Hopkins v. Kovalev in Atlantic City if Kovalev Wins this Weekend

[Spicoli]

I think I've picked against Hopkins exactly 1 time since he obliterated Dennis Milton a lifetime ago. This will be number 2. Been thinking it for eight or so months, Kovalev has the ring savvy and complete unshakable arsenal to knock Hopkins out.

Nothing but respect and tip of the hat to Hopkins who is facing challenges kids half his age shy away from. First things first, and very savvy timing on announcement ....Kovalev must focus on this cagey Aussie tomorrow night. Nothing else.

[Gandalf]

Splendid stuff. Sometimes it's easy to criticise Hopkins, but you cannot criticise that. Good on you, BHop.

[powerpuncher]

So awesome if this fight happens. I don't see bhop winning this. I actually think that he pulls a fake injury because he knows he will get knocked out.

[Silkeyjoe]

I think Kov stops him. Kov is a different animal to the the guys Hops been fighting the last 4 years or so. Hop will go into survival mode early.

[Violent Demise]

I think Kov stops him. Kov is a different animal to the the guys Hops been fighting the last 4 years or so. Hop will go into survival mode early.

They were saying the exact same shit going into the Kelly Pavlik fight

[IamInuit]

This is not 2008 and Kovalev is not Kelly Pavlik.

[Violent Demise]

This is not 2008 and Kovalev is not Kelly Pavlik.

No but Pavlik was a 3 to 1 favorite going in and was expected to win

[Dark Lord Al]

This is not 2008 and Kovalev is not Kelly Pavlik.

Are you sure it isn't 2008 , and Kovalev isn't Kelly Pavlik ?

[Kirkland Laing]

Hopkins has a set of brass balls on him for taking this fight. I can't wait for this one. After the Pavlik fight I said I'd never pick against Hopkins again but this one is going to be tough for him. Kovalev is a big strong lad and mobile. Hopkins is going to struggle to do what he normally does but he obviously thinks he can do it. Wonder how Stevenson is felling right now.

Also. I'm loyal to Showtime, Richard Schaefer and Al Haymon.

[La Cucaracha]

Great move by Hopkins

[Silkeyjoe]

I think Kov stops him. Kov is a different animal to the the guys Hops been fighting the last 4 years or so. Hop will go into survival mode early.

They were saying the exact same shit going into the Kelly Pavlik fight

Were they? Pavlik was a middleweight fighting at 170. Kov is a light heavyweight. As Ive mentioned on another thread its rare that a puncher at 160 has been a puncher at 168 or higher.

[Dia bando]

I am not a Hopkins fan as you lot no, but he may just old man Kovalev as the pace Kov fights
is a bit plodding it would suit Hopkins down to the ground.
Kovalev could just end it in the blink of a eye,! one punch but Hopkins is no fool he could frustrate
Kovalev, see the fight being holding and hitting affair by Hopkins.
This fight is pure power on one side, and a Hopkins who we no is very difficult to beat.

[Violent Demise]

I think Kov stops him. Kov is a different animal to the the guys Hops been fighting the last 4 years or so. Hop will go into survival mode early.

They were saying the exact same shit going into the Kelly Pavlik fight

Were they? Pavlik was a middleweight fighting at 170. Kov is a light heavyweight. As Ive mentioned on another thread its rare that a puncher at 160 has been a puncher at 168 or higher.

Thomas Hearns took his power from 147 all the way to 175

[ykdadamaja]

Splendid stuff. Sometimes it's easy to criticise Hopkins, but you cannot criticise that. Good on you, BHop.

... apparently Stevenson's camp caused all of this by wanting to be blocked in with Showtime and Haymon.

Haymon had better watch it before a wave of fighters start to leave his camp, go with Golden Boy and opt to remain away from Showtime.

Mayweather will soon retire... and the Mayweather money will soon run out... be mindful.

[mikeeod]

Kudos to both, but you really have to respect Hop for fighting the top dogs at his age. Foreman wasn't fighting Bowe, Lewis...etc., n hop is taking on top, undefeated, young fighters almost every time out. I look for him to school Kov, get the fight with Stevenson, and dominate that one as well. Guy is an ATG n top 15 all time if he wins those two at his age.