Bernard Hopkins Shows a Lot of Class

[amat]

I swear it was the student and the pupil moment that could genuinely benefit Pavlik's career, he stood there and listened to every word from a guy who knows a thing or two, I thought it was classy.

How many fighters have been broken on that moment? That moment where everything was going for them like a runaway freight train of hype and then a wiley old guy gave you a dose of reality? I can remember quite a few, take my favorite fighter Jeff Lacy.

It's a big deal it really is, if Pavlik can pick his career back up I guarantee he'll at least acknowedge that moment being a big deal. Also, I think there is a grain of truth in everytihng Bernard Hopkins says.

[Spicoli]

A clinic.Thought he could take it but not like that,Much respect !

[TitoFan]

I've never been a Hopkins fan... but you have to give credit where credit is due. The man fought an excellent fight, and spoke well to Pavlik afterwards. Who WAS that masked man, anyway?!?!?

[The Shadow]

Well, although I've always been a big fan of Hopkins, I didn't see him winning this fight. I thought that Pavlik would have secured a solid decision victory for himself. I caught the fight
from the second round on, and by the fifth round it was pretty obvious that I was watching something special: Hopkins put on the performance of performances and defined the pace of the fight on his own terms from the opening bell onward. You don't have many opportunities to witness something like that. It was a really special night for the sport of sports.

[DC Amateur Boxing]

Well, although I've always been a big fan of Hopkins, I didn't see him winning this fight. I thought that Pavlik would have secured a solid decision victory for himself. I caught the fight
from the second round on, and by the fifth round it was pretty obvious that I was watching something special: Hopkins put on the performance of performances and defined the pace of the fight on his own terms from the opening bell onward. You don't have many opportunities to witness something like that. It was a really special night for the sport of sports.

I am with you. I would have loved to see BHop win, but I wouldn't have take the 4:1 odds either. But I'm glad he proved me wrong and this was really a great night for boxing in general. I don't know how we can top that either, but if someone comes along with another $3 Million plus, you better believe he will try.

[Master]

Hopkins should retire and train Pavlik.

[zupg]

Never been a huge fan of Hopkins, but always respected what he did. And being a huge Pavlik fan, I have to give Bhop all respect in the world. He showed great respect for Kelly after and I hope Kelly was listening cuz Bernard was being truthful to him. Guess we will have to wait and see. But congrats to Bhop for that performance and class.