Hopkins vs Kovalev - who wins?

[La Cucaracha]

Everything in my head points to a Kovalev victory but I'm going with the heart and thinking/ wishing/ hoping the old man pulls off the upset once again

[TigerFan]

Usually, the closer we get to a Hopkins fight, the better chance I give his opponent...this time, the closer we get to opening bell the better chance I give the Old Man.

I see either Hopkins on points or Kovalev by stoppage.

One little caveat
Sergey's only seen the 8th round once...so if he can't put a dent in BHOP early...the old man could drown him late

[Beanz]

Kovalev is anything but one dimensional, Hopkins is going to be in a world of trouble when he realises that after the first round. After the second or third time on the canvas the old man is not going to risk getting up and being knocked out cold by somebody he has so roundly dismissed. It's a pity I will be watching the recording on Sunday morning, because it would have made the beer taste that much sweeter.

[Hulk]

Fair play to Kovalev. What a tough tough SOB Hopkins is.

[mikeeod]

Sucks being wrong, especially when it's one of your favorite fighters who loses. Hats off to Kov for the win, he is better than I thought and the real deal. Hats off to Hop for taking the fight. I hope he retires at this point and let's the younger guys do their thing.

[Beanflicker]

The funny thing is I still believe Hopkins can beat top LHWs - maybe even Stevenson.

Styles make fights, Kovalev fought the perfect fight to beat Hopkins. I don't know if Stevenson can do the same thing or if his style matches as well with Hopkins.

[Rantcatrat]

Sucks being wrong, especially when it's one of your favorite fighters who loses. Hats off to Kov for the win, he is better than I thought and the real deal. Hats off to Hop for taking the fight. I hope he retires at this point and let's the younger guys do their thing.

Couldn't have said it better.