Comments Thread For: Hopkins Ready For Mayweather: I'll Make 160 by May 3

[itiswhatitis]

You realize Floyd wouldn't have to weigh 160 right? Unless there are special rules Hopkins is stipulating

You do know Bhop would probably be over 170 right? probably anywhere between 15 to 25 more pounds than Floyd right? plus he's taller, intelligent as well, and a longer reach?

[JPsol]

Ok your right while he is at it floyd can fight the Klitschko brother after!! You do realize that's why they have weight classes right?

I think this fight is kind of ridiculous myself, but it isn't immediately clear that Floyd would be at the clear disadvantage. I highly doubt it would be easy for Bernard to lose this weight healthily.

Why did Floyd fight Canelo when he came in at 172 lbs. against Trout? That's more than GGG weighed against Macklin and Martinez weighed against Murray. The Klitschko comparison is absurd since there is no precedent for such a weight differential in boxing history (as far as I know) nor in Floyd's past fights. People aren't throwing out bigger guys because they necessarily want him to lose (some do), but guys his own size don't seem to pose much of a challenge. It's really a sign of respect for Floyd's fantastic skills.

[The Raw Dog]

How about Floyd VS King Kong Bundy...

[teddycanyon]

Weighing in on 146 the morning of a fight, six pounds under the max is all the proof in the world that 154 is Mayweather's final frontier. He can't physically get bigger than where he's at now and keep his speed. Therefore unless Hopkins can get down to junior middle, this ain't coming off.

[JPsol]

You do know Bhop would probably be over 170 right? probably anywhere between 15 to 25 more pounds than Floyd right? plus he's taller, intelligent as well, and a longer reach?

Ballooning up that much could be a recipe for disaster for Hopkins. I think he would be extremely sluggish. 50-year olds should not be abusing their bodies like that. You talk about Hopkins keeping himself in great shape and he is, so what do you think he is going to be cutting to make it to 160?

Either way I don't see this fight being great since it's likely that either Hopkins will be a shell of himself or he will be able to impose his superior physical attributes (unlikely) as you suggest. Don't see much room for a middle ground.

[itiswhatitis]

I think this fight is kind of ridiculous myself, but it isn't immediately clear that Floyd would be at the clear disadvantage. I highly doubt it would be easy for Bernard to lose this weight healthily.

Why did Floyd fight Canelo when he came in at 172 lbs. against Trout? That's more than GGG weighed against Macklin and Martinez weighed against Murray. The Klitschko comparison is absurd since there is no precedent for such a weight differential in boxing history (as far as I know) nor in Floyd's past fights. People aren't throwing out bigger guys because they necessarily want him to lose (some do), but guys his own size don't seem to pose much of a challenge. It's really a sign of respect for Floyd's fantastic skills.

Canelo isn't Bhop, period. Canelo brings more money than GGG and Martinez, plus he's with GBP. Most do throw out bigger guys just hoping one day he will lose, I agree no one is own size is gonna beat him.

[jimboinbigd]

Floyd needs to deal with Khan and Pacquiao at 147 (assuming Khan beats Alexander) then Floyd needs to go up and deal with the GGG's, Hopkins', Ward's, Martinez's of the world at 160 to complete his legacy then retire as TBE.

Khan at Wembley in England

Pacquiao at MGM

Hopkins at MGM

Middle Weight Champ (Martinez) at MGM to give Floyd a belt at another weight

then finish his career against the #2 P4P guy....

Andre Ward at the MGM


Floyd would not only be able to cash 40 million dollar checks for all of these, but cement his legacy with another 3-4 HOF'er on his hit list to go with the other 7 or so he's already beat.

There would be no doubt about his place at #1 ALL TIME after these names at these weights.

[JPsol]

Canelo isn't Bhop, period. Canelo brings more money than GGG and Martinez, plus he's with GBP. Most do throw out bigger guys just hoping one day he will lose, I agree no one is own size is gonna beat him.

Why should people go out of their way to buy his fights if there is going to be no drama against the WWs he is going to fight? Hasn't Floyd's camp always maintained that skills will trump size? If so, I'd like to see how he would do against Golovkin at 154 (maybe even 152). IMO, he's likely the biggest (somewhat realistic) threat to Mayweather for the time being. I understand it is unlikely to happen due to Golovkin not having name recognition (if he was Mexican or British he would likely have a much better shot) and the danger he poses, but a victory would certainly add to Floyd's legacy/resume.

[ThatDude44]

Hopkins would turn this into a clown show like Hopkins-Jones 2.

[champion4ever]

Bernard isn't serious about facing Mayweather. First of all, who will buy tickets to see that fight? He has a very unpopular ring style and lacks charisma. He is just looking to cash out by attempting to collect an easy pay day from Floyd, so he can retire.

In addition, it doesn't matter to him if he wins or loses. He just wants the money; Even if it means running the risk of ruining his health by damaging his organs from cutting so much weight in the process.

He needs go somewhere and sit himself down with that kind of nonsense. Boxing fans aren't interested in seeing that fight and I know that casual fans aren't too keen in demanding it either

The irony, in over 25 years of boxing, B-Hop has yet to build a solid fan base among the casual fan to prove that he can be a box office draw and has the nerve to come to the bargaining table empty handed. He has nothing Floyd need at this latter stage of his career because he has no leverage.