Quote Originally Posted by Bx730NY
IMO, Hopkins workrate is just not high enough to win rounds. Although Winky's lack of power may give Hopkins some confidence to stay busier than usual so you never know. Problem for Hopkins is that Winky's defence revolves around his jab so it's a bad match up for Hopkins.
Oddly enough...I gotta disagree here.

Hopkins workrate was down against Taylor but up against Tarver.

Hopkins, IWO, is more suited for 168lbs to 170lbs than Wright is. A long time ago another forum member & I got in to a heated discussion about Wright could move up to 168 with no problem.

This, IWO, is ridiculous. You have to know your limits as a fighter...Wright's is 160lbs. While Wright has not lost a fight at 160lbs...I am still unsold on him as a middleweight...even though he's handled Soliman & Taylor it doesn't mean that he can handle a properly trained Hopkins at 170lbs & let me tell you this...Hopkins is ALWAYS trained.

Hopkins will win this one...but it won't be a cake walk. I think Winky is just trying to show that he is the best out there due to the fact that he'll fight anyone, anywhere, anytime, & now...any weight.

I'm impressed, believe you me...but it's still a stupid decision in my book that will make for a good fight.