Official: HBO- Bernard Hopkins VS Joe Smith Jr. RBR Thread

[champion4ever]

Upon reflection, I must admit that Bernard Hopkins was absolutely phenomenal. Right when everybody thought he was done when he lost his titles to Jermain Taylor at 160 at age 40; Six years later, he would defy the laws of gravity again at age 46 and beyond as he moved up in weight to 175 where he captured both the lineal and unified Light heavyweight titles which was a very remarkable feat for his age.

[sceneboxing]

Upon reflection, I must admit that Bernard Hopkins was absolutely phenomenal. Right when everybody thought he was done when he lost his titles to Jermain Taylor at 160 at age 40; Six years later, he would defy the laws of gravity again at age 46 and beyond as he moved up in weight to 175 where he captured both the lineal and unified Light heavyweight titles which was a very remarkable feat for his age.

Also shows th level of talent today isn't near what it was 20, even 10 years ago.

[Madison Boxing]

good riddance to old crusty

[bluzi]

Loved bhop , but the guy shows 0 sportsmanship , the guy is a construction worker trying to earn some money to provide for his family , give him some credit , tell us about how great boxing can be don't give silly excuses he isn't your arch nemesis you just lost to , just a kid trying to make it in the boxing world , Fonfara showed A TON more class when he lost to him when he was unknown.
Bhop - retire , and for the love of god drop the entire "pushed out of the ring" campaign you are trying to drive , makes you look pathetic , take the KO L like the champ you were and you can come back into commentary with some integrity , if you go ahead with his rubbish you don't deserve any network job with such low integrity level.

FYI bhop is a legend in my eyes and a great boxer , but its over old man , don't come back.

[mlac]

same. i think the whole atg career, last fight story is misguiding my judgement. i thought a hopkins decision was nailed on.

Thinking about it...i got Smith by KO. Hopkins is just too goddamn old. and 2 year layoff? it could get ugly here

i knew it might get ugly....but not THAT ugly