Hopkins moving down in weight

[Spicoli]

First thing I thought was Ward. Or...who else has a trinket recently gained at middle ...someone he may have history with Hmm

I'd honestly shoot my tv if that was made

[p4pking]

First thing I thought was Ward. Or...who else has a trinket recently gained at middle ...someone he may have history with Hmm

I'd honestly shoot my tv if that was made

Damn lol, that's not a bad shout either man. A Hopkins Taylor rubber match at 168 I'm with you on shooting the TV, but that's a very very winnable fight for Hopkins and has the illusion of being significant, to some people.... maybe... Might make sense.

Ward or Froch wouldn't gain any respect for fighting Hopkins, but I'm sure either would still take it if the payday was right, that is if Ward wants to fight anyone anymore... I can't see Hopkins fancying either of those though, he probably had/has a really good style to fight Froch in theory but I highly doubt he'd be able to throw enough and keep pace anymore.

Anthony Direll or Chavez Jr, are about the only other names I can think of as being somewhat relevant and winnable for the Nard. I'd like to see Jr get the fight if only to see HOpkins go out on a high, and to read the shit thrown at Jr before and after on here

[Hulk]

First thing I thought was Ward. Or...who else has a trinket recently gained at middle ...someone he may have history with Hmm

I'd honestly shoot my tv if that was made

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Watch it happen.

[powerpuncher]

i doubt it would be ward because bhop has said in the past that they are friends and will never fight each other. it could be chavez to get one last big money fight that is very winnable. i dont see bhop taking another fight that isnt a pretty sure win.

[La Cucaracha]

i doubt it would be ward because bhop has said in the past that they are friends and will never fight each other. it could be chavez to get one last big money fight that is very winnable. i dont see bhop taking another fight that isnt a pretty sure win.

Yeah I remember both Ward and Hopkins saying they wouldn't fight, but if they money was right they'd consider it

I see Hopkins challenging himself again

[Primo Carnera]

At his age, is it realistic to move down 2 weight divisions ? no. so that means SMW. the champions are:
Ward -unlikely for many reasons, Friends , not marketable, Ward's contractual issues, etc.
Dirrell - Maybe, but is it a big enough fight for people to be interested in?
Froch - Bingo! Froch wants a last fight in Vegas - Tick! More kudos than the Chavez fight, even after the weekend - Tick! Froch will believe he can win - Tick! Froch will be fighting a legend and his "Legacy" benefits if he wins. Tick!
from the other side: enough money to make it Worth Hopkins' time. Tick! Froch's Style made for Hopkins. Tick! Hopkins will believe he can win. Tick! Hopkins will become a household name in the UK to even non-boxing fans. Tick!
This is a very makeable fight. the only drawback is will Froch have the balls to risk his cherished "legacy" against a 50 year old that Calzaghe beat 7 or 8 years ago? and when I say "have the balls", I mean mentally , his courage and punch resistance is without question .
This is a better and more meaningful fight than Chavez and if Froch is to fight again, this is the one, but what I would say to Froch is "Be careful what you wish for!"
IMO , HOPKINS WINS ON POINTS! in a similar way to how Ward beat Froch.

[erics44]

from his description it could only be froch or ward

[Fenster]

from his description it could only be froch or ward

Or the new IBF champion that he has history with.

[erics44]

from his description it could only be froch or ward

Or the new IBF champion that he has history with.

super middle?

[ruthless rocco]

Floyd is big money...

[Fenster]

Hopkins doesn't really offer Froch a big money fight. Hopkins is not a PPV fighter, his purse on Saturday was $1m to Kovalev's 500k. Whoever and wherever Froch fights next he's on that combined total minimum. Last time Hopkins was let near a PPV it did 100,000 buys.

Chavez jr's rematch with Vera is the most watched fight in the States this year.

[Primo Carnera]

Hopkins doesn't really offer Froch a big money fight. Hopkins is not a PPV fighter, his purse on Saturday was $1m to Kovalev's 500k. Whoever and wherever Froch fights next he's on that combined total minimum. Last time Hopkins was let near a PPV it did 100,000 buys.

Chavez jr's rematch with Vera is the most watched fight in the States this year.

You Know more about Chavez's popularity in the States than me and I realise people would pay to watch him open an Envelope over there. However, if you've seen what Hearn classes as PPV over here, trust me Hopkins vs Froch would be PPV in the UK even if it was in Vegas and shown at 3am British time. And the fact that Hopkins purse was $1m on Saturday is further proof that it could happen because Hearn would guarantee him double that at least.

[Primo Carnera]

Hopkins doesn't really offer Froch a big money fight. Hopkins is not a PPV fighter, his purse on Saturday was $1m to Kovalev's 500k. Whoever and wherever Froch fights next he's on that combined total minimum. Last time Hopkins was let near a PPV it did 100,000 buys.

Chavez jr's rematch with Vera is the most watched fight in the States this year.

You Know more about Chavez's popularity in the States than me and I realise people would pay to watch him open an Envelope over there. However, if you've seen what Hearn classes as PPV over here, trust me Hopkins vs Froch would be PPV in the UK even if it was in Vegas and shown at 3am British time. And the fact that Hopkins purse was $1m on Saturday is further proof that it could happen because Hearn would guarantee him double that at least.

Just looked back and noticed you're a brit! sorry for trying to "teach Granny to suck eggs!"

[Beanflicker]

I'd love to see him fight Froch or Andre.

[erics44]

I'd love to see him fight Froch or Andre.

andre the giant?