B-Hops next fight...

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Former world champion Félix ‘Tito’ Trinidad and promoter Don King had a meeting in the Hotel Ritz Carlton of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico to try to set up a rematch between Trinidad and Bernard Hopkins. Trinidad, now 36, suffered his first defeat against Hopkins, now 44, in 2001. Sources assure that Don King and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer are near an agreement for a fight in November. Trinidad needs to train for five or six months.

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No way, please please no

Are these two that hard up for money? Why not join the WWE. They can be part of a tag team. I would rather see that than these two in the boxing ring.

It's a bit disappointing for B-hop coming off one of his greatest wins in his career and now fighting Tito who was clearly past it against another washed up fighter in RJJ.

BHOP blew it by not making a fight with Adamek....That was a winable fight for BHOP and would have added to his legacy with the Cruiserweight title. This fight with Tito is a joke....Tito is a shell.....

I wont buy it on PPV that is for sure.

Jesus, I'd rather see Hopkins fight RJJ than this.

i Agree With Hunter But I Dont Think Adamek Would Lose To Hopkins.maybe Hop Was Thinkin The Same When He Didnt Take That Fight.

Nah,I can't see this.Sounds like Tito and King are networking,looking for a huge match but I dont see Hopkins going 8 years in reverse to again whip him.It just would be pointless.Hopkins too smart for that.But I do agree,he should have made the Adamek fight.....I'm still not sold that its totally off the table??

Tito has not figured out like the rest of the world has that he can not beat pure boxers. Hopkins will do the same exact thing to Tito like he did the 1st fight and either beat him up worst or knock him out earlier. I don't see why Tito didn't give Oscar a rematch or try to go after Pavlik. Hopkins vs Adamek is the only fight that makes sense for Bhop and no other.

I've read that the reason why Adamek-Hopkins didn't work out is because Hopkins offered Adamek a ludicrous 500 000 and getting all the rest of the dough. This fight would be extremely interesting and I hope it'll happen.. if Hopkins want to be a bit more reasonable.

Id rather see Hopkins v Ruiz rather than a Tito rematch. why go backwards???? Hopkins v Adamek could of cemented Hopkins legacy. a very winnable fight for him

Fuck that!

I can see why B Hop wants to fight Adamek as he was very slow and hittable and I could see another boxing domination like Hopkins did with Pavlik.

Round 8 he took a big right hand flush from Banks who is a big hitter, so his chin is very good. Adamek finished the fight in the same round with his own right cross on Bank’s chin. Unfortunately he was not as durable. B Hop would win on points.

NO WAY IN HELL I WANT TO SEE THIS!

Hopkins dominated Trinidad when they were younger. Hopkins is still on the top of his game while Trinidad has ZERO left! What would make a rematch now any different?

I can see why Hopkins would take the fight. Trinidad is a name and will most likely generate some money from his countrymen wanting to see him fight.

I can't imagine a single Tito or Hopkins fan wanting to see this, I can't imagine any boxing fan wanting to see this either.

It's a fight that makes no sense at all. I hope it doesn't happen. Hopkins beat up Trinidad years ago, it wasn't a particularly close fight. There are no calls for a rematch whatsoever. Just retire for crying out loud. :rolleyes:

All i can think here is that King is trying all he can squeeze any more interest from anyone before trinidad calls it a day. I don't see hopkins wanting to take this fight, he's too much of a clever fox for that.

For the record, I don't like it either, and I have this urge to drive down to Cupey Alto and slap someone upside the head.

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For the record, I don't like it either, and I have this urge to drive down to Cupey Alto and slap someone upside the head.

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i heard the fight was only happening cause Tito still owes King 2 more fights, he signed for a 5 fight deal when he came back out the first time only has done 3 of them

Ricardo Mayorga
Winky Wright
Roy Jones Jr.

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For the record, I don't like it either, and I have this urge to drive down to Cupey Alto and slap someone upside the head.

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i heard the fight was only happening cause Tito still owes King 2 more fights, he signed for a 5 fight deal when he came back out the first time only has done 3 of them

Ricardo Mayorga
Winky Wright
Roy Jones Jr.

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I find that hard to believe. But if it's true... then why oh why does Tito continue to pick naturally bigger, HOF fighters? Why doesn't he take a page out of DLH's book? Fight someone smaller, with a name. Matter of fact, although both are well past it... I wouldn't even have minded a Tito-DLH II. 'Cause although my buddies think I'm a traitor for saying so, I think B-Hop's gonna beat Tito even worse this time around. (sigh)

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For the record, I don't like it either, and I have this urge to drive down to Cupey Alto and slap someone upside the head.

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i heard the fight was only happening cause Tito still owes King 2 more fights, he signed for a 5 fight deal when he came back out the first time only has done 3 of them

Ricardo Mayorga
Winky Wright
Roy Jones Jr.

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I find that hard to believe. But if it's true... then why oh why does Tito continue to pick naturally bigger, HOF fighters? Why doesn't he take a page out of DLH's book? Fight someone smaller, with a name. Matter of fact, although both are well past it... I wouldn't even have minded a Tito-DLH II. 'Cause although my buddies think I'm a traitor for saying so, I think B-Hop's gonna beat Tito even worse this time around. (sigh)

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well Wright isn't naturally bigger, seeing how Trinidad is more of a natural Jr.Middleweight and i'd say the same bout Winky, they fought at 160 so i'd say it was even, also Tito was offered a shot at Pavlik right after the Jones fight but declined cause he said that he couldn't make 160 (sorry we both know that if he would take more time to make the weight, he could of effectively gone down), and then he was offered a fight against Taylor, but well Trinidad IMO is now hell bent on getting B-Hop, honestly i think Hopkins beats him in the first half of the fight, Jones had Trindad finished by the 6th he didn't finish him due to their friendship, i know for a fact B-Hop will stop Tito brutally, and honestly hope this fight DOES NOT really happen

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i heard the fight was only happening cause Tito still owes King 2 more fights, he signed for a 5 fight deal when he came back out the first time only has done 3 of them

Ricardo Mayorga
Winky Wright
Roy Jones Jr.

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I find that hard to believe. But if it's true... then why oh why does Tito continue to pick naturally bigger, HOF fighters? Why doesn't he take a page out of DLH's book? Fight someone smaller, with a name. Matter of fact, although both are well past it... I wouldn't even have minded a Tito-DLH II. 'Cause although my buddies think I'm a traitor for saying so, I think B-Hop's gonna beat Tito even worse this time around. (sigh)

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well Wright isn't naturally bigger, seeing how Trinidad is more of a natural Jr.Middleweight and i'd say the same bout Winky, they fought at 160 so i'd say it was even, also Tito was offered a shot at Pavlik right after the Jones fight but declined cause he said that he couldn't make 160 (sorry we both know that if he would take more time to make the weight, he could of effectively gone down), and then he was offered a fight against Taylor, but well Trinidad IMO is now hell bent on getting B-Hop, honestly i think Hopkins beats him in the first half of the fight, Jones had Trindad finished by the 6th he didn't finish him due to their friendship, i know for a fact B-Hop will stop Tito brutally, and honestly hope this fight DOES NOT really happen

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Regardless... of Tito's 3 losses, 2 have come against naturally bigger men (Hopkins, Jones Jr.). No shame in losing to two fighters like Hopkins and Jones Jr. And yes... Tito seems bent on getting back at B-Hop, the man who took the "0" away from his record. But I'll say this... I'd rather Tito have lost the way he has than quitting on his stool against a much smaller man. And although I realize this is a sore subject, we both know who I'm talking about.

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I find that hard to believe. But if it's true... then why oh why does Tito continue to pick naturally bigger, HOF fighters? Why doesn't he take a page out of DLH's book? Fight someone smaller, with a name. Matter of fact, although both are well past it... I wouldn't even have minded a Tito-DLH II. 'Cause although my buddies think I'm a traitor for saying so, I think B-Hop's gonna beat Tito even worse this time around. (sigh)

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well Wright isn't naturally bigger, seeing how Trinidad is more of a natural Jr.Middleweight and i'd say the same bout Winky, they fought at 160 so i'd say it was even, also Tito was offered a shot at Pavlik right after the Jones fight but declined cause he said that he couldn't make 160 (sorry we both know that if he would take more time to make the weight, he could of effectively gone down), and then he was offered a fight against Taylor, but well Trinidad IMO is now hell bent on getting B-Hop, honestly i think Hopkins beats him in the first half of the fight, Jones had Trindad finished by the 6th he didn't finish him due to their friendship, i know for a fact B-Hop will stop Tito brutally, and honestly hope this fight DOES NOT really happen

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Regardless... of Tito's 3 losses, 2 have come against naturally bigger men (Hopkins, Jones Jr.). No shame in losing to two fighters like Hopkins and Jones Jr. And yes... Tito seems bent on getting back at B-Hop, the man who took the "0" away from his record. But I'll say this... I'd rather Tito have lost the way he has than quitting on his stool against a much smaller man. And although I realize this is a sore subject, we both know who I'm talking about.

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i'd rather see one retire still successful, then get completely destroyed by a guy who is still on top and able to cause serious damage, i know for a fact that i don't wanna see Trinidad end up like Benitez

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well Wright isn't naturally bigger, seeing how Trinidad is more of a natural Jr.Middleweight and i'd say the same bout Winky, they fought at 160 so i'd say it was even, also Tito was offered a shot at Pavlik right after the Jones fight but declined cause he said that he couldn't make 160 (sorry we both know that if he would take more time to make the weight, he could of effectively gone down), and then he was offered a fight against Taylor, but well Trinidad IMO is now hell bent on getting B-Hop, honestly i think Hopkins beats him in the first half of the fight, Jones had Trindad finished by the 6th he didn't finish him due to their friendship, i know for a fact B-Hop will stop Tito brutally, and honestly hope this fight DOES NOT really happen

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Regardless... of Tito's 3 losses, 2 have come against naturally bigger men (Hopkins, Jones Jr.). No shame in losing to two fighters like Hopkins and Jones Jr. And yes... Tito seems bent on getting back at B-Hop, the man who took the "0" away from his record. But I'll say this... I'd rather Tito have lost the way he has than quitting on his stool against a much smaller man. And although I realize this is a sore subject, we both know who I'm talking about.

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i'd rather see one retire still successful, then get completely destroyed by a guy who is still on top and able to cause serious damage, i know for a fact that i don't wanna see Trinidad end up like Benitez

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THAT....... I'll agree with. Hmmm... maybe I've got time to drive to Cupey Alto and slap some sense into the man.

I don't mind seeing Trinidad back in action. But against B-hop again? :confused: This will not be a competitive fight.

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I don't mind seeing Trinidad back in action. But against B-hop again? :confused: This will not be a competitive fight.

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Yeah..... I honestly don't see the point. Hopkins has remained active, and has a recent great victory over Kelly Pavlik. Tito's has seen little activity, and must be covered with ring rust. His dad should talk him out of it.

I would've wanted to see Trinidad-DLH II... but that was before I saw how bad Oscar looked against Pacquiao. Now I don't see any point in that one either.

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I don't mind seeing Trinidad back in action. But against B-hop again? :confused: This will not be a competitive fight.

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Yeah..... I honestly don't see the point. Hopkins has remained active, and has a recent great victory over Kelly Pavlik. Tito's has seen little activity, and must be covered with ring rust. His dad should talk him out of it.

I would've wanted to see Trinidad-DLH II... but that was before I saw how bad Oscar looked against Pacquiao. Now I don't see any point in that one either.

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i always wanted to see Trinidad Vs Miranda, and think it would have been huge here, but now i'm not even sure

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I don't mind seeing Trinidad back in action. But against B-hop again? :confused: This will not be a competitive fight.

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Yeah..... I honestly don't see the point. Hopkins has remained active, and has a recent great victory over Kelly Pavlik. Tito's has seen little activity, and must be covered with ring rust. His dad should talk him out of it.

I would've wanted to see Trinidad-DLH II... but that was before I saw how bad Oscar looked against Pacquiao. Now I don't see any point in that one either.

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i always wanted to see Trinidad Vs Miranda, and think it would have been huge here, but now i'm not even sure

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Oh yeah... (drool, drool). What a hell of an entertaining fight THAT one would've been. But oh well... fighters eventually fade and need to go away. And as much as I enjoyed watching Tito over his career, his time is done, and like you said... no sense in him ending up like Benitez.

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Jesus, I'd rather see Hopkins fight RJJ than this.

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I agree, it's Jones jr or Kessler next for Hopkins or retire, what is the point of a Trinidad fight? Tito has been shot for years!!!

Doesn't look like Bernard is retiring...another article confirming the fight, looks to happen at the end of 2009.

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I dont understand why Hopkins would want this fight. He dominated the first time and answered all questions as to who the better boxer was. If this fight happens, I suspect Hopkins would win, but it wouldnt be as dominant as their first encounter imo. Plus, Tito is coming off 2 losses and inactivity. If Hopkins wins or loses, he loses imo. I can see why Tito would want the fight though. He has nothing to lose at all.