Hopkins 98 vs Hopins 08

[Markusdarkus]

Who wins?

[Taeth]

Obviously the younger one. He was faster, hit much harder, was just as smart by that point, and could both coutnerpunch and lead.

[Markusdarkus]

Obviously the younger one. He was faster, hit much harder, was just as smart by that point, and could both coutnerpunch and lead.

Not as slick or smart he is also coming of he best wins.

I go 08 version the version that beat Johnson would get eaten alive by this version.

[Syntax Error]

It's a good question this one, because although he maybe slightly slower, he is no less cute, even at 43. The slightly diminished speed has not really affected him, as he is not exactly slow anyway.

I'm going with the 1998 version, but there is remarkably little in it.

[DaxxKahn]

The 98 version was better, younger etc but the version from last night was Hopkins at his best

[Master]

Agreed last nights performance was one of his very best but younger version would win.

[rjj tszyu]

Without doubt the younger one. He would have destroyed Calzaghe in the old days!

[Master]

Don't start that debate. Hopkins definitely avoided fighting Joe, granted with bigger money fights against Oscar and legacy fight against Tarver but style wise he would have nightmares against Joe.