"Alien" Hopkins vs "Krusher" Kovalev Post fight Discussion thread

[jas]

Win or lose, mad respect to the veteran Hopkins.

Power: kovalev
Speed: same
Experience: Hopkins
Activity: kovalev
Counter: Hopkins
Defence: Hopkins
Offence: kovalev
Chin: Hopkins
Balance: Hopkins
Stamina over 12: Hopkins

Like SAA said, bhop could get out pointed if he feels Kovalev's power then shells up and kovalev wins through activity,

.........or bhop could catch kovalev off balance numerous times and knock him down and amass 10-8 rounds to win a decision.

[embryo]

Did Hopkins say whether he is going to retire after this fight if he loses?

[jas]

Did Hopkins say whether he is going to retire after this fight if he loses?

If he looks bad, even if he wins, he said he'll retire

[ElCuchillo]

Is Bernard Hopkins brain damaged? See for yourself.

Hopkins in 1994 (Skip to 1:00:20)


Hopkins today

Damn great interview. B-Hop is incredible.

I have so much respect for him that he is taking this fight. Passing the torch is such a real thing to do. It's going to be a sad but beautiful night of boxing.

[swagman]

I think Hopkins Holds, clinches, and headbutts, his way to victory.

Hopefully he beats Kovalev, then Stevenson, then retires. But if Stevenson is fighting (a nobody) in December, and then Pascal in April, I wouldnt want Bernard to fight him late next year, cause he's just getting older and older. and he's pushing it by even getting in with Kovalev. So essentially after he beats Kovalev then its back to fighting who? not Pascal 3, so the Murat's of the world again back on Showtime?....If does manage to win Kovalev, I hope he calls out Andre Ward.

[bigjavi973]

The first of many great fights to come.

[Thomas_Hearns]

Rooting for Bernard Hopkins, but Kovalev is a very tough opponent. I just want to see Bernard make history, and cement his legacy as the best fighter in the last 25 years.

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[Da Machine]

Kovalev is going to spark this guy with ease. Hopkins will look lost in their IMO.

I just hope the fight doesnt get to the point where Hopkins is pulling some bull****.

[Da Machine]

This guy has been seeing what ive been seeing in Hopkins his last 2-3 fights.

Dude has dropped off immensely. Don't let the chumps he's facing fool you.