What does Hopkins' dominating win do for his legacy?

[GuyIncognito76]

Awsome performance although, Pavlik was always overrated (just like Chad Dawson) American's are desperate for a new superstar.

Calzaghe should've fought Pavlik this time, he always just stands still in front of his opponents, Joe would've had a field day.

[kingfrnk]

Awsome performance although, Pavlik was always overrated (just like Chad Dawson) American's are desperate for a new superstar.

Calzaghe should've fought Pavlik this time, he always just stands still in front of his opponents, Joe would've had a field day.

chad and pavlik are not overrated you ass. Pavlik got beat by a great fighter who also took calzaghe to skool. and how is chad dawson overrated he beat glen and tarver who are good fighters, and are some of the best the 175 division has to offer.

[Kev]

Yeah he must be a top 10 star imo.

His achievements are incredible. Longest ever reigning middleweight champ, record for most middleweight defenses (I think, maybe Monzon?) and then did what Sugar Ray couldn't and jumped two weight classes to defeat the Ring champ at 175.

Now to completely dominate the reigning undisputed middleweight champ 17 years his junior is an amazing feat. And he did it without holding and clinching.

The most amazing part is that Hopkins could still go on from this. Chad Dawson must surely beckon now, maybe a rematch with Calzaghe or Jones Jr.

To still be winning legacy defining fights against current p4p stars at age 43 is unheard of in the sport of boxing.

I actually think B Hop's greatness will not truly be recognised for another generation or so, for me he's hands down one of the greatest fighters of all time.