B.Hop is STILL my.........

[LA_2_Vegas]

B-Hop got out better than A LOT of other fighters who stuck around for so long. I'm sure we've had other favorite fighters of ours that took much more humiliating beatings that left the new era of fan wondering why people even considered them great to begin with. Hopkins isn't going to suffer from that.

[El-blanco]

I've never seen another man fight the best of the best for 20 years and be highly competitive. He has some huge wins and always brought it.

[jas]

I always hate the guys that beat Hopkins except for Kovalev. He fought great and intelligently but most of all showed respect and class afterwards so for me it was like a passing of the torch to Kovalev who is clearly the number 1 175 pounder.


A lot of people doubted Hopkins would even step in the ring with Kovalev. And then they said Hopkins would look for a way out, clinch, headbutt and cheat. He didn't do any of that. Obviously Kovalev was way too much for Hopkins so his offense was extremely limited but he hung in there and took some huge shots that I guarantee would have knocked out most men. He didn't quit despite obviously being dominated and hurt multiple times. In the process he attempted something truly great and although he lost that's more that can be said for most young fighters of today's generation who stay clear of tough challenges. Bhop is the man and Kovalev is the true king of light heavyweight, respect to both men.

great post but wouldnt expect anything less from natas

[King_]

I always hate the guys that beat Hopkins except for Kovalev. He fought great and intelligently but most of all showed respect and class afterwards so for me it was like a passing of the torch to Kovalev who is clearly the number 1 175 pounder.


A lot of people doubted Hopkins would even step in the ring with Kovalev. And then they said Hopkins would look for a way out, clinch, headbutt and cheat. He didn't do any of that. Obviously Kovalev was way too much for Hopkins so his offense was extremely limited but he hung in there and took some huge shots that I guarantee would have knocked out most men. He didn't quit despite obviously being dominated and hurt multiple times. In the process he attempted something truly great and although he lost that's more that can be said for most young fighters of today's generation who stay clear of tough challenges. Bhop is the man and Kovalev is the true king of light heavyweight, respect to both men.

Hopkins was nothing but class after the fight and if you can't respect the man after that and for taking the fight in the first place (like Cleverly. Respect) you've got issues

[IronDanHamza]

I'm no fan of Hopkins but he is a great fighter and one if the best of his era.

You won't ever see a fighter do what he's done again.

So respect to Hopkins.

[R_Walken]

Mr Philidelphia summed it up perfectly.

Hopkins ran towards the fire and there's no shame coming up short. Most boxers half his age don't take those risks. Props to B-hop for chasing greatness

He lost but lasted the full 12 with Kovalev something no one else can say

[SN!PER]

Hopkins fought all of the best fighters of his era.

Can Mayweather say the same?

Kovalev will beat Stevenson.

[Brickyardigan]

Never been a Bhop supporter but always respected the work ethic and dedication to the sport.

I'm pretty down that he didn't win, but I guess it was in God's plan. The whole world was finally looking at Bernard but he didn't get that classic result. Instead the dream didn't happen but reality did. He didn't take a chance and he didn't adjust at all. I knew Kovalev will be patient and I expected that Bernard will know this, however he showed he didn't and had to learn that night. Big mistake by Bernard for focusing on what he can do more so than what his opponent can do.

[junior gong]

I'm not sure how good Kovalev is yet. Last night didn't answer many questions I have about him.

Oh lawd!

[Kuyukut]

hopkins is a warrior and is more than willing to fight the best. he walks the talks unlike a thick-skinned fighter that proclaims himself tbe but ducks worthy opponents like a plague.