I pray with every fiber of my twisted inner self that Stevenson - Kovalev happens! Have only seen Bellew twice but if Stevenson approaches smart and sharp like last out he should get clear win. Hopkins at this point cannot afford to overlook just getting out of bed let alone a guy being looked at as a formality...I get the feeling Hop is doing just that. Its been years since he went in with a 'tune up' type on paper, and Ornelus caught him with many clean right hands and gave him pause for a sec before it was over. True story

I keep thinking of Hopkins vs Hakkar way back and how he was raked over the coals facing a 'mandatory'. Merchant basically vomitted on air and got in his face after. Hopkins needs to blow the doors off this kid...not just beat up and keep in check on a leash, Lt. heavys are live now and he needs to step beyond his comfort zone and send him out before the final bell. Off topic, my bad