Bernard Hopkins vs Thomas Hearns at 160

[Build That Wall]

I made a thread a while back on who would win between Marvin Hagler and Bernard Hopkins. I now ask a similar question. Who would win? A middleweight fight between Bernard Hopkins and Thomas Hearns.

[nivek535]

hitman hearns!!!

[Showtime..]

I never knew how much reach Hearns had until I decided to actually look. Always knew he was long, but ****ing 80? Jesus Christ..

I see why Mayweather ducked Williams.. That freaking Hearns build of 6ft+ and long ass range.

Unless Bhop worked off of counters, I see him having a really hard time..

[Redd Foxx]

Depends which era they fought. Today, refs tolerate so much of the cheap stuff Hopkins does that he might just be able to eek out a victory via pot shot and smother. In any kind of real boxing match though, Hearns would just rain hell on Hopkins in a way that he's never seen. Bernard wouldn't be able to work off Tommy's jab like he does other guys because of the speed, reach, and loaded right hand. On the other hand, Hearns real weakness was poor decision making while Hopkins is a king at taking guys out of their game. When it's all said and done though, Hearns batters Hopkins and takes the wide decision.

[Dr Rumack]

Hearns was too sharp and too good a boxer to be neutralised by Hopkins. Tommy would not slow down and stare at Hopkins trying to figure him out. He'd work constantly and plenty of shots would get through. If he could hit Benitez he could hit Hopkins.

[b00g13man]

Hearns takes it imo.

I see why Mayweather ducked Williams.. That freaking Hearns build of 6ft+ and long ass range.

Looooooooooool. Show me a single fight where Williams actually fought tall, and maybe I'll take you seriously.

[gdub27]

I pick B-hop, MW wasn't Hearns' best weight class. He was ko'd twice at MW. B-hop was one of the best ever at that weight.

[bluemax]

HitMan Hearns

Hearns would put Bernard to sleep

[mike ruler]

Hearns would put Bernard to sleep

That will not happen. B-Hop knows how to not get KO'd. I think this is a close fight for either man. Split decision either way.

[Joe Beamish]

To beat Hearns, you usually had to ice him, so it's a tough call. But MW was not his weight class whatsoever. I'd have to give it to Hopkins.