When did Hopkins and ward become "friends"

[Shogunofharlem1]

pause at 1:22...look over B.Hop's right shoulder and you'll see the young Ward holding one of daddy's belts

pretty cool

[Light_Speed]

pause at 1:22...look over B.Hop's right shoulder and you'll see the young Ward holding one of daddy's belts

Nice, I saw him in the ring before one of Roy's fights but I forgot which one.

[Weebler I]

This was the first I remember hearing about it. This was after Ward beat Froch.

The title says Hopkins said it, but if you watch the video Ward actually says it first.

I think Ward gets more out of a Hopkins fight but I don't think anyone will miss this fight not happening.

[Truth]

Ward didn't act like Hopkins was even his friend after the fight lol. it was kind of weird.

[KickAzz]

people saying that they are friends are lying... they ain't close enough that they can't fight. they ain't brothers like the Klits. And Ward ain't Hopkins protege... they don't know each other like that. Hopkins don't want to fight Ward cause (1) Hopkins will lose (2) the risk isn't worth the reward

[A.K.A]

Hopkins is afraid of losing to a half white boy.

[Scarcaztic]

Ward didn't act like Hopkins was even his friend after the fight lol. it was kind of weird.

That means he did a good job.

[12TRIBEsRiSe]

just acknowledge geatness man stop looking for something to b! tch about man hes not fighting ward move on with you life, nothing is ever enough for a boxing fan

[12TRIBEsRiSe]

people saying that they are friends are lying... they ain't close enough that they can't fight. they ain't brothers like the Klits. And Ward ain't Hopkins protege... they don't know each other like that. Hopkins don't want to fight Ward cause (1) Hopkins will lose (2) the risk isn't worth the reward

how do u know?

[Bigg Rigg]

Lol, These guys aren't real friends. Hopkins just knows ward would whip his ass at this point in his career so he's trying to use their friendship as an excuse to not fight him.