Re: When was Hopkins prime?
Hopkins was a freak of nature who lost his first bout and then went on an incredible run to become middleweight champion before losing to Roy Jones.
I think after losing to Jones where he became undisputed champion was his peak. Beating Tito Trinidad as the underdog was a masterclass.
The rest jumping up to light heavyweight and beating Tarver, going the distance with Calzaghe, and becoming the oldest champion was Hopkins using his boxing experience more than athleticism.
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