Kessler/Ward v Hopkins?

[PainfromUkraine]

With talk of Kessler potentially getting a Ward rematch, it would be interesting to see what happens if/when that fight falls through. Kessler will probably remain retired, but Ward still needs an opponent. Could Hopkins fit the bill as a big name for Ward to come back on, or Kessler to finish on?

Bernard did say that he would come back for 1 more fight v a current champion or someone of that kind of stature. Both these guys fit the bill.

If there was a possibility of either of those fights happening - would you watch? and who would you pick to win?

In any case, either of these two would probably be a better fight for Hopkins than if he seriously entertained any thoughts of fighting GGG...

Yes, he would probably pick a weaker champ like Abraham for a final bout, but if Hopkins truly wants to take the test, a fight v Kessler or Ward could be interesting. If it's Ward, then we have a barometer to compare the performances of Kovalev and Ward, which could happen down the line.

For Kessler, it's a big name and a low risk fight, and I think Bernard would be easier to secure as an opponent than Ward with all his promotional problems and other demands, and dislike for travelling.

Thoughts?

[Monaco Slim]

Ward vs Hopkins would do 15,000 PPV buys

[Public_Enemy]

Hopkins wasn't too keen on fighting Ward last year. I doubt anything has changed. If Hopkins is going to fight one more time, it's going to be against someone he has a chance of beating. It would be an ugly fight too.

[bluebeam]

With talk of Kessler potentially getting a Ward rematch, it would be interesting to see what happens if/when that fight falls through. Kessler will probably remain retired, but Ward still needs an opponent. Could Hopkins fit the bill as a big name for Ward to come back on, or Kessler to finish on?

Bernard did say that he would come back for 1 more fight v a current champion or someone of that kind of stature. Both these guys fit the bill.

If there was a possibility of either of those fights happening - would you watch? and who would you pick to win?

In any case, either of these two would probably be a better fight for Hopkins than if he seriously entertained any thoughts of fighting GGG...

Yes, he would probably pick a weaker champ like Abraham for a final bout, but if Hopkins truly wants to take the test, a fight v Kessler or Ward could be interesting. If it's Ward, then we have a barometer to compare the performances of Kovalev and Ward, which could happen down the line.

For Kessler, it's a big name and a low risk fight, and I think Bernard would be easier to secure as an opponent than Ward with all his promotional problems and other demands, and dislike for travelling.

Thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5JfAFTnTD4

[PainfromUkraine]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5JfAFTnTD4

There is a reason I said Kessler OR Ward. If not Ward, what would you think of a Kessler fight?

[bluebeam]

There is a reason I said Kessler OR Ward. If not Ward, what would you think of a Kessler fight?

im not interested in seeing Hopkins vs either guy honestly.

[Larry the boss]

Ward and Hopkins will never fight...and i would never want to see it