The old saying 'styles makes fights' is often used, wheras 'weight makes fighters' is very rarely made.

I think the loss to B-hop was a number of points really - primarily that Tito's team presumed that Hopkins was a little dangerous, but slightly on the decline, thus would make an engaging & entertaining fight whilst it lasted. Also that Tito's power would be enough to claim the win and finally perhaps a little 'looking past B-hop' crept in whilst in their prep.

Tito just didnt seem his usual self in that fight and was relying on Plan A a little too much. I would have preffered Tito to have tried a few more angles on B-hop, rather than soley standing square on in front of him.

It was a shock that night - but Tito was very good in defeat and took it very gallantly and for that gained even more of my respect.

If a last-hurrah were planned for Tito then we might possibly see a Renaissance-man, as for all the benefits of fighting, there are other benefits from resting away from the sport. Being in camp and in battle after battle can be detrimental - maybe we'll see a hungry refreshed Tito....fighting at 154?

Who knows - its what makes boxing so interesting !