Quote Originally Posted by tuckwopat
Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
Listen...I'm a huge Hopkins fan...but I just don't see him being able to carry the weight & get off like he does at 160lbs.

I'm holding out hope that he will be able to outwit Tarver down the stretch...but if not...this really detracts from his record if he get's KO'd or even humiliated, IWO.

Hopkins is not cut out for 175. He was nearly unstoppable in his early years & 160. He lost his first fight when he decided to fight @ 175.

I'll watch it...& I'll drink with it (not to it) & I'll cover it...but I won't like it...unless he wins.
He's already got a spot in the hall of fame. I don't think it would hurt his legacy even if he did get knocked out by Tarver.
Yeah...he's already got a spot in the HOF & everything he's accomplished is awe inspiring & it'll be quite sometime before anyone tops it...but you look at what's said about Jones now after his KO losses & his last showing.

It'll hurt the 'Nard.