50/50 matchup, much better fight than mayweather v the leprauchorn
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It kind of puts it into perspective how incredible Hopkins was, even if he did get knocked out of the ring.
Nigel Benn is only a year older than him and been retired since the 90's and even the thought of him fighting another guy in his 50s, also retired for 2 decades seems madness. Yet Hopkins was still fighting young guys at basically the same age.
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Originally posted by Simurgh View PostSo, I suppose Mike Tyson also made a 'return' since McBride fight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk505HG-giY)
If they do fight, it will be an exhibition that won't be sanctioned by the BBBoC.
Nevertheless, here is what Nigel has to say.
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Originally posted by TheBigLug View PostIt kind of puts it into perspective how incredible Hopkins was, even if he did get knocked out of the ring.
Nigel Benn is only a year older than him and been retired since the 90's and even the thought of him fighting another guy in his 50s, also retired for 2 decades seems madness. Yet Hopkins was still fighting young guys at basically the same age.
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Originally posted by soul_survivor View PostIf you wana call that tyson returning to the ring, sure, why not but there is a world of difference between exhibitions and proper professional bouts. Dont get carried away mate.
It might be a 6 rounder and I would be very surprised if it gets noted in their official records.
A return, in my mind, is what Vitali did against Samuel Peter.
As johnny nelson said, they really should do it in a gym without cameras.
However, Nigel thinks he has something to prove (show) to people, so I don't blame him. He chased Eubank for years. Now he can do it with Steve, get done with it, and enjoy life in Australia being happy. I don't think it has anything to do with making money.
It reminds me of Rocky story against Dixon..
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Originally posted by Simurgh View PostThat's my point. I can't see it being anything but an exhibition match between Nigel and Steve.
It might be a 6 rounder and I would be very surprised if it gets noted in their official records.
A return, in my mind, is what Vitali did against Samuel Peter.
As johnny nelson said, they really should do it in a gym without cameras.
However, Nigel thinks he has something to prove (show) to people, so I don't blame him. He chased Eubank for years. Now he can do it with Steve, get done with it, and enjoy life in Australia being happy. I don't think it has anything to do with making money.
It reminds me of Rocky story against Dixon..
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