Is Hopkins ready to be picked by Eastman?

[Super_Lightweight]

I've never seen this Eastman cat fight, but I do hear that he is the legitimate number 2 ranked middleweight in the world. I also see in his record that he has stopped all but 6 of his opponents I think. Apparently he has some power, toughness, and a good jab. Not only that, but he has fought guys that weigh 175, 185, and up.

Will Hopkins dismantle him? Will it be a close fight? Will Hopkins show enough age to get beat? Will Hopkins show so much age that he gets taken to the woodshed? Does Eastman have what it takes step up to the plate and make history? He is 34 himself (not a young guy at all).

Eastman's only loss is considered illegitimate to many. Therefore he is seen by many as 41-0 (34 KO's). He's 5'11" and has a 74" reach and he must be a good-sized guy having fought lightheavyweights and near-cruiserweights in the past.

Hopkins is 6'1'' and has a 75" reach but he's only fought guys above 170 twice. Will this have any bearing on the fight? What can the underdog do to win?

[spinksjinx]

Eastman is a heavy hitter with a solid chin and can box and brawl. On top of that his reach is pretty huge.

This will be Hopkins hardest and most challenging fight yet, Im favoring Eastman.

[onikami]

Eastman is gonna get his British Arsed kicked all the way home (as is Harrison). Hatton is our only hope.

[jreng1]

from what I've read its going to be a challenge. I'd like to hear from someone thats actually seen one of his vids though.

[Super_Lightweight]

lol



He better drop that beer and get krunk if he's gonna take out Hops.

[warped]

Grandpappy's got game.
Hopkins by UD.

[elveiel]

Grandpappy's got game.
Hopkins by UD.

I'm thinking the same, but i wont be shocked if Eastman wins

[Guest]

Whether he wins or loses, he's a legitimate contender. I didn't realise till yesterday that even Trinidad was fighting above natural weight, a la De La Hoya.

[Guest]

Incidentally, re: The Joppy Situation. Even Hopkins himself said that a serious case could be made that Joppy actually lost that one.

[jedihillis]

Eastmen looks like a pud if you ask me. Hopkins will take him apart.