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Adamek is a straight ahead plodder like Pavlik, I think Hopkins schools him easily. Would be very interested in the fight, though. IF Hopkins really wants the fight, it's pretty much a slam dunk he gets it as he would represent far and away the biggest payday available for Adamek.
If Hopkins fights Adamek and wins an easy UD as I think he will, I really hope he steps up to heavyweight to challenge for a title. People always tend to favor the bigger guys, but the current crop of heavys are so slow I see Hopkins beating most of them with superior quickness and defense a la Jones schooling Ruiz. The Klits are too good with the jab for him to try, but if Chagaev beats Valuev, I think Hopkins could beat him by a fairly wide margin.
I think he has a chance to win but i also think he stinks the joint out, i dont realy want to see the fight, id actully like to see Adamek try his hand with the big boys, i mean theres nothing really at 200 lbs so why not follow Haye up to heavyweight?
If Hopkins and Adamek was to happen i would be very confident in Hopkins winning.
Adamek is too limited.
Only thing that could affect Hopkins is the big move up in weight.
Gotta say that I see hopkins outboxing adamek in this one if it comes off. Great idea.
Hopkins has always had some of the slickest foot work around and "old" or not the man will go 12 rounds if he lets you get that far.
Hopkins for the win... hands down.
I can't even fathom the greatness he would achieve with a win.
Its the modern equivalent of Bob Fitzsimmons.
Suppose Hopkins beats Adamek does that mean he goes on to fight Dawson??? If so does hopkins handle hit speed???
Adamek would destroy B-Hop this is no Kelly Pavlik this is a true Cruiserweight. Yes he did fight at lighheavyweight but he was melted down this is Adamek's true weight and he is very dangerous in this divison. He can take a helluva shot and sure as shit can punch now with the extra weight. Also he is akward in a way people say he is a plodder but he does move very quick. It's not flash and flare that is appealing to the eye but he hits hard and he can get quick if he has to. There is a typical pattern to B-Hop's fight's he looks spectacular in one and then horrible in the other. Against Oscar great against Taylor not so great.Against Calzaghe not too good against Pavlik great. I am only going by the pattern here and to mess with Adamek would be a bad move for B-Hop on this one. Sure he would probably last the entire fight but he would be badly beaten up.
Now that Mayweather is retired B-hop is my favorite fighter. If he won vs Adamek... that would be phenominal. To then go against Valuev who he could beat in his sleep and win a heavyweight title, he would seal his legacy as one of the greatest boxers of history. Now, another question: when will he stop? It would be nice for him to stop on a win not a lose.
one of two scenarios will take place if Hopkins meets Adamek (or any fighter):
1 - Hopkin's speed, ring savvy, technique, power will be too much for adamek and Hopkins will win comfortably on the score cards.....(ala Kelly Pavlik and Tarver)
2 - Hopkin's will realize he is in a tough fight and needs to be careful....He will use every trick, dirty tactic and slick move he has to make it an ugly, slow (not crowd pleasing), but safe fight for Hopkins and will most likely lose or possibly win a razor tight decision (ala Calzaghe and Taylor)
Hopkins will NOT be stopped or be blown out on points.........AND of course in scenario 2 Hopkins will claim he won and was robbed......
If he can keep defying age this would be a good fight for him.
He won't be able to get away with as much bullying and rough tactics as a cruiser because what ever way you spin it I don't think he'll be big or strong enough to get away with the things he did against Winky and Calzaghe against a younger cruiser weight.
Age HAS to catch up with Hopkins sooner or later... could be this fight... but if not he stands every chance of winning as long as he fights the right fight (which you would expect him to - he's Bernard Hopkins! ;)).
One thing I'm sure that we've all learned is never to write Hopkins off! ;)
It's a tougher fight than Pavlik because of the size difference but Hopkins is miles ahead on skill. A close decision win for Hopkins. You've really got to hand it to Hopkins for the fights he's gone for over the past few years and for this reason I hope the fight gets made and he wins.
Exactly, every time I think his age will catch up with him, he proves me wrong. I wont jinx him though by picking him, I think Adamek will prevail. Hes not Pavlik or Calzage, guys whos career were in the 160s. Hes a real cruiser.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamGB
He would win I think and I don't see him getting old in a fight, he trains too good he knows his limits. I think he will know when it's time to hang them up, I see him fighting till about 46-47!
I'm not much of a fan at all but props for seeking greater challenges I suppose.