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Going into his last fight, Bernard Hopkins felt that he still had something to prove. When the final bell rang, his defeat of Antonio Tarver revived what should be no longer a debatable point. Hopkins is one of the great middleweights. Before this fight, many questioned how a 41-year-old middleweight coming off two consecutive losses could really have a chance against the best light heavyweight in the world. But Hopkins once again surprised his critics and those of us who already conceded this fight to Tarver. [details]
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hes a complete legend,my favourite past and present -
My favorite current boxer.Comment
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Hopkins has been my favorite fighter since 2000 when I saw him fight Antwone Echols. His dedication to making weight, his work etchic, his gym dedication, his ring savy, and his willingness to stand up to the boxing higher-ups for his rights make him a living legend in the sport.
Say what you will about Hopkins but at the end of the day he goes out on top, having accomplished something that even Ray Robinson couldn't achieve. Add that to 20 consecutive title defenses, 12 years of dominating the middleweight division, and wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad and Antonio Tarver and you have to respect the man.
Personal feelings aside Hopkins is a great boxer, and a great figure FOR boxing.Comment
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well said,top postOriginally posted by The_BringerComment
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Bernard is a special fighter, hes old school and all his hard work paid off.Comment
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