What is everyone's opinion on Hopkins fight Oleg Maeskev?

[Jody Lane]

You know, I actually would of said he is on a suicide misson if this was a year ago but after what he did to Tarver & boy did he do it! I will go out on a limb & say a very one-sided UD for Hopkins if the fight ever takes place & the same if he fight Roy at light heavy! Hopkins has proved so much to me & proved he is one of the greatest fighters!

I agree Northside about him beating both Oleg and Jones now. Have a CC.

[Fenster]

If the fight did happen it would be good for boxing if Maskaev knocked Hopkins spark out

[Bx730NY]

What kind of a challenge is it when guys like Jones and Toney beat Ruiz and if Hopkins beats Maeskev.?? Maskaev is the worst of all the champs and Hopkins could beat him same as Ruiz was the worst heavyweight. Now I know Holyfield was declining when he fought 3 fights against Ruiz. Hopkins should fight Klitch or even Briggs. Briggs he might be able to beat. If Hopkins beat a guy like Peter who is not a champ but could be, I would say wow good win and avoided the bomb. The only small guy who is proving anything is Toney. The guy is fighting heavyweights and his record at heavyweight is good. He has a good heavyweight resume now. Give James credit. Even in losing some fights he proves alot. If Hopkins beat Klitchko that would be really good, but if we have a few champs and the guys who are smaller handpick the worst guy in the division ( like Hopkins is doing)is that really a great accomplishment? I dont think so. And as much as I like Bernard, he should not be given a fight just because he wants it either . He should have to fight a contender and get a shot at the title the way anyone else does.

Beautifully said. I owe you a CC

[CountryBoy]

I would like to see Hopkins knock him out!