"Alien" Hopkins vs "Krusher" Kovalev Post fight Discussion thread

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  • ИATAS
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    #71
    Originally posted by US Dirk Killer
    Kovalev knocks the old man silly and everybody says he was too old.... can't wait
    Well he IS 49....

    But on the flipside if Hopkins wins, people will say Kovalev was a hype job, never fought anyone good, etc

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    • US Dirk Killer
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      #72
      Originally posted by ***1048;ATAS
      Well he IS 49....

      But on the flipside if Hopkins wins, people will say Kovalev was a hype job, never fought anyone good, etc
      I guess it's lose lose both sides and the only consolation prize is three belts

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        #73
        Originally posted by ***1048;ATAS
        Well he IS 49....

        But on the flipside if Hopkins wins, people will say Kovalev was a hype job, never fought anyone good, etc
        No way, Hopkins would get respect, you can't lower Kovalevs stock for losing to an ATG, that's not fair, especially when Hokpinks isn't gone like RJJ was at the tail end of his career where a victory over him is tasteless.

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          #74
          Originally posted by LoadedWraps
          No way, Hopkins would get respect, you can't lower Kovalevs stock for losing to an ATG, that's not fair, especially when Hokpinks isn't gone like RJJ was at the tail end of his career where a victory over him is tasteless.
          You must be kidding?
          Hopkins already has all the respect a legend can get! And I don't want to see a 50 years old fighting an actual killer...

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          • bojangles1987
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            #75
            Originally posted by ***1048;ATAS
            Well he IS 49....

            But on the flipside if Hopkins wins, people will say Kovalev was a hype job, never fought anyone good, etc
            You have to tune those people out.

            If Kovalev wins, he still beat one of the 3 best light heavyweights, no matter how old.And if someone needs explaining as to why Hopkins should get a lot of credit for beating Kovalev, they aren't worth the effort.

            Most people would give the proper due to the winner.

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              #76
              Originally posted by bojangles1987
              You have to tune those people out.

              If Kovalev wins, he still beat one of the 3 best light heavyweights, no matter how old.And if someone needs explaining as to why Hopkins should get a lot of credit for beating Kovalev, they aren't worth the effort.

              Most people would give the proper due to the winner.
              Whoever wins deserves props. If Hopkins wins he is a definite TOP 20 (perhaps much higher) ATG. If Kovalev wins he beat an ATG (perhaps not at the top of his game) but an ATG nonetheless.

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                #77
                Originally posted by bklynboy
                Whoever wins deserves props. If Hopkins wins he is a definite TOP 20 (perhaps much higher) ATG. If Kovalev wins he beat an ATG (perhaps not at the top of his game) but an ATG nonetheless.
                Well said.

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                • soul_survivor
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                  #78
                  Originally posted by ***1048;ATAS
                  Well he IS 49....

                  But on the flipside if Hopkins wins, people will say Kovalev was a hype job, never fought anyone good, etc
                  only idiots will say that, Hopkins would be fighting the number 3 light heavy on the planet.

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                    #79
                    hopkins will shock the world one last time.

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                      #80
                      What I've learned in the past - never bet against Hopkins.

                      Hopkins could very well frustrate the hell out of Kovalev.

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