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You look at Stevenson's arsenal and dude has a simple jab and a straight left hand.. Besides that, he got some speed and mobility..
Is that really enough to beat Hopkins? I dont think so.. Hopkins could easily take away that left hand and implement his usual tactics..
HOw many of you think Hopkins beats him?
I'll take Hopkins by a wide margin.
Stevenson never lands a shot against Hopkins.
;D
Stevenson never lands a shot against Ward either...
After two decades of embarrassing huge punchers, I have no idea why people still talk about Hopkins like some guy is just going to go in there and blast him out with one shot. Hopkins is such a vet, I don't think Stevenson has the know-how to deal with Hopkins' greasy tactics.
I'm all for a guy enjoying the ride but him calling out Hopkins and people thinking him a stepping stone could be in for a surprise. Wouldn't be the first time.
Stevenson is pretty predictable and leaves himself in bad lurches, his feet looked out of sinc. Bellew actually timed him out of the corner and landed clean before Stevenson tangled up. I think Hopkins has a much better go and can beat Stevenson more than a Kovalev.
I have no desire to see the fight. Hop may be a bit of a southpaw specialist but this would be a fight where he gets knocked out and finally retires. He's not fighting Pavlik here. The erosion is starting to show and I think he gets knocked out by a guy that about 3 years ago would have probably been humiliated.
Between Stevenson's counterpunching style and Bernard's awkwardness, I'd rather watch paint dry.
Stevenson takes his time and Bernard would be able to fight at his pace against a guy like him..
That's why im convinced that Kovalez beats Hopkins.. KIllaKov's fast paced, in your face style would make Bernard feel his age for sure.. Nard can't handle that kind of heat at this stage of his career..
Bellew showed that Stevenson can get discouraged if he doesn't get his way.
I think Stevenson knows a Hopkins fight is worth more than a Kovalev fight right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I think both Stevenson & Kovalev will fight interim fights before meeting each other.
If that happens I'd like to see Stevenson face the Pascal/ Bute winner, whilst Kovalev defends against someone like Braehmer before the 2 meet
If Stevenson is instructed to strike at shoulders of Bernards, and he will really do it 40-60 punches per rounds, he will winQuote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Stevenson isnt the most active guy inside the ring though. He's a counter puncher who tries to set traps and looks for openings and that's not the best way to go against hopkins..Quote:
Originally Posted by NVSeminIf Stevenson is instructed to strike at shoulders of Bernards, and he will really do it 40-60 punches per rounds, he will winQuote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita