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

[LoadedWraps]

I still hope that Hopkins isn't that crazy and finds a way out. He doesn't have to take such a fight.

But both taking it and winning proves so much.

[LoadedWraps]

I should vote for Kova Killa but a feel Grandpa Hop will pull the last trick of the hat.

This is how I see it as well, people say oh well B-Hop is old, but he maintains himself well and is disciplined, his defense is top notch, and his ring IQ is extremely high, and he also has the experience advantage.

I think Kovalev will pressure him early and show him no respect and force him to fight, by Kovalev has never been in the ring with a fighter like Hopkins before.

[BOXEO _]

Kovalev by KO. Hopkins is too old.

[LoadedWraps]

Kovalev by KO. Hopkins is too old.

B-Hop won't just stand there and let himself be hit. Kovalev will have to work.

[jmrf4435]

This is alittle scary for Bhop and his old frame. I understand he's a freak he is performing well, but i think kovalev will be a HUGGGGGGe step up in past opponents which will surprise him

[BOXEO _]

B-Hop won't just stand there and let himself be hit. Kovalev will have to work.

True but once Hopkins feels Kovalev's power i think he's gonna try to find a way out like he did in the first Dawson fight.

[LoadedWraps]

This is alittle scary for Bhop and his old frame. I understand he's a freak he is performing well, but i think kovalev will be a HUGGGGGGe step up in past opponents which will surprise him

You don't think he will be ready? B-Hop has seen it all in the ring, he may be old, but experience, defensive prowess, and high ring IQ will get you through adversity when your reflexes and power leave you.

[LoadedWraps]

Just overheard FNF talking about Kovalev needing that KO, I would be genuinely impressed if he stopped B-Hop.

[LoadedWraps]

Kovalev still has to get through a fight. Boxing tends to let us down.

There's no way this fight lets us down, it could be the makings of a war.

A monster in Kovalev, and a ATG like Hopkins.

[Mister Wolf]

If Hopkins beats Kovalev would you have him above Floyd in your all-time rankings?

I think this is a fair question. I already have Hopkins above him based on level of opposition faced and this fight would just solidify it even further for me.