Whats next for Hopkins besides retirement?

[Dia bando]

Dia bando, I understand that Hopkins doesn't appeal to you and that you're not a fan.
But he is not a "shit" fighter.
He is one of the best of our generation.

His appeal to me, is not unlike, a snot sandwich. I don't like them.

[roberto duran legend]

Dia bando, I understand that Hopkins doesn't appeal to you and that you're not a fan.
But he is not a "shit" fighter.
He is one of the best of our generation.

His appeal to me, is not unlike, a snot sandwich. I don't like them.

I cant stand watching Hopkins sometimes, but i have to admire the guys
ring skills, he is old school.But it is time to hang the gloves up.

[Dia bando]

Dia bando, I understand that Hopkins doesn't appeal to you and that you're not a fan.
But he is not a "shit" fighter.
He is one of the best of our generation.

His appeal to me, is not unlike, a snot sandwich. I don't like them.

I cant stand watching Hopkins sometimes, but i have to admire the guys
ring skills, he is old school.But it is time to hang the gloves up.

You no when I here his name, it turns my gut;s can't stand him utter total plank.

[El Kabong]

I know he's old and all, but part of me just wants to see Old Man Hopkins thrashed by a powerful young fighter. I just don't like the guy, never have, never will. I respect his skill but he's a horrible fighter to watch, and he's so full of himself I just dislike him.

[Hulk]

I know he's old and all, but part of me just wants to see Old Man Hopkins thrashed by a powerful young fighter. I just don't like the guy, never have, never will. I respect his skill but he's a horrible fighter to watch, and he's so full of himself I just dislike him.

His style is not so much different from the way your precious Wladimir fights

[El Kabong]

Hopkins fights nothing like Wlad. BHop is a dirty fighter that's constantly fouling his opponents. Wlad is more smooth.

[Hulk]

Hopkins fights nothing like Wlad. BHop is a dirty fighter that's constantly fouling his opponents. Wlad is more smooth.

Both hold a lot of the time. Both look for one or two shots at a time. Both are less than thrilling to watch, but effective. And don't tell me Wlad isn't dirty, much like Ali he constantly rides his opponent in the clinch and gets away with incessant holding.

Hopkins is more athletic and smooth if you will, Wlad is more robotic. Wlad has certainly gotten more stoppages in recent years though, even if they have been against less than stellar opponents. Best available I know I know.

You don't like B-hop, I don't like Wlad, and fact is they both bore most boxing fans.

[donnydarkoIRL]

His appeal to me, is not unlike, a snot sandwich. I don't like them.

Speaking from experience here, are we?

There's nothing wrong with disliking
a boxer. But because we don't like a fighter, it doesn't make them any better or worse a fighter.

I don't believe Hopkins and I could ever have a conversation, but I really respect him as a fighter.

[Dia bando]

His appeal to me, is not unlike, a snot sandwich. I don't like them.

Speaking from experience here, are we?

There's nothing wrong with disliking
a boxer. But because we don't like a fighter, it doesn't make them any better or worse a fighter.

I don't believe Hopkins and I could ever have a conversation, but I really respect him as a fighter.

So what you are saying, is Hopkins is a COCK I no that Hagler would have beat the crap out of him,
now there's a great fight. Hopkins is not fit to carry, HAGLER'S jockstrap.

[donnydarkoIRL]

So what you are saying, is Hopkins is a COCK I no that Hagler would have beat the crap out of him,
now there's a great fight. Hopkins is not fit to carry, HAGLER'S jockstrap.

When you look back at the history of the Middleweight division, even as far as 1970, the most respected middleweights have not been the most amiable of gentlemen.
Hopkins, Hagler, Monzon; all were "bad guys" who were attractions because of there imposing personas, even the aura od menace surrounding them. (particularly Monzon.)
Before that you had street gladiators such as Graziano, LaMotta.
Even before that you had Mickey Walker and Harry Greb.

All of these fighters were notoriously tough, rugged veterans who were awarded the respect of the boxing public because of their performances; certainly not their winning personalities.


Regrding your last point; the hypothetical match between Hagler and Hopkins; I'm afraid I don't understand.
You say "now there's a fight."
Yet you mention that Hopkins " is not fit to carry, HAGLER'S jockstrap" and "Hagler would have beat the crap out of him."
With these sentiments, why would Hagler vs. Hopkins be a good fight?
If you truely believe that, then the only way this would be a good fight is if you watch boxing to see sadistic, one sided beatings.

[Dia bando]

So what you are saying, is Hopkins is a COCK I no that Hagler would have beat the crap out of him,
now there's a great fight. Hopkins is not fit to carry, HAGLER'S jockstrap.

When you look back at the history of the Middleweight division, even as far as 1970, the most respected middleweights have not been the most amiable of gentlemen.
Hopkins, Hagler, Monzon; all were "bad guys" who were attractions because of there imposing personas, even the aura od menace surrounding them. (particularly Monzon.)
Before that you had street gladiators such as Graziano, LaMotta.
Even before that you had Mickey Walker and Harry Greb.

All of these fighters were notoriously tough, rugged veterans who were awarded the respect of the boxing public because of their performances; certainly not their winning personalities.


Regrding your last point; the hypothetical match between Hagler and Hopkins; I'm afraid I don't understand.
You say "now there's a fight."
Yet you mention that Hopkins " is not fit to carry, HAGLER'S jockstrap" and "Hagler would have beat the crap out of him."
With these sentiments, why would Hagler vs. Hopkins be a good fight?
If you truely believe that, then the only way this would be a good fight is if you watch boxing to see sadistic, one sided beatings.

For Hopkins I would love to see him, take a one sided SADISTIC beating yes I would really really really
enjoy it wonderful.

[DavilaJones]

Hagler was a god damn excellent boxer but I don't think anyone could give Hopkins a beat down. If the fastest man in the Middleweight division couldn't do it I highly doubt Hagler could. As to who would win? Damn I don't know.

Hopkins has problem with boxers with high punch output or those who don't always come towards him, Hagler like most solid boxers rather box with you instead of going side to side or pressuring a counter boxer. I don't know why he has a persona of a brawler where in fact he was a great mid-range boxer.

[Dia bando]

Hagler was a god damn excellent boxer but I don't think anyone could give Hopkins a beat down. If the fastest man in the Middleweight division couldn't do it I highly doubt Hagler could. As to who would win? Damn I don't know.

Hopkins has problem with boxers with high punch output or those who don't always come towards him, Hagler like most solid boxers rather box with you instead of going side to side or pressuring a counter boxer. I don't know why he has a persona of a brawler where in fact he was a great mid-range boxer.

I must be missing something,! Hopkins is abysmal a very unattractive style technically horrible to watch,
Hagler on the other hand, technically head and shoulders above Hopkins in ever department , and I
no who would win HAGLER,

[roberto duran legend]

Hagler was a god damn excellent boxer but I don't think anyone could give Hopkins a beat down. If the fastest man in the Middleweight division couldn't do it I highly doubt Hagler could. As to who would win? Damn I don't know.

Hopkins has problem with boxers with high punch output or those who don't always come towards him, Hagler like most solid boxers rather box with you instead of going side to side or pressuring a counter boxer. I don't know why he has a persona of a brawler where in fact he was a great mid-range boxer.

Well if Marvin fought like he did against Hearns old Bhop would be in trouble then.