Tarver: Hopkins poll time...get those votes and opinions in!!!!

[bigragu]

People are making hopkins the underdog probably because of how Tarver was able to handle Roy Jones jr. Let's make this one clear, Roy jones jr, in his last fight with Tarver, was coming off 2 losses back to back KO's. Hopkins on the other hand is coming off of two close fights w/ jermain taylor. He stayed active all throughout 2005, fighting 36 rounds and really looking impressive.

I'm making Hopkins the underdog because he's not a legit 175er.

The only way that Hopkins wins this fight is the stamina.

Hopkins fights far too cautiously to take the fight to Tarver...which is exactly what Hops needs to do. He needs to get back to his roots...when he was the Terror instead of the Ex & he needs to put it all on Tarver instead of being the tactician that he has become.

Don't get me wrong...I love tactical boxers...that's why it's called boxing...but there is a time & a place for everything & Hopkins needs to do what he has not done in the past 3-4 years...THROW CAUTION OUT THE GOTDAM WINDOW!

I love the Nard...but it's easy to see the problem.

Hopkins and Jones jr are two totally different fighters. on June 10th Antonio will have to eat those words, calling himself the "Legend killer", and might have to ask Hopkins for a rematch, because tarver is known for being better in his rematches.

Hopkins better just beat his a** & retire.

B-HOP started his career as a lt hw....fought a couple at smw then finally reigned at 160 for over a decade.....he chose to do that....now he choses to move back up to lt hw..man does he look tight....B-HOP by KO....

[boxingufcdvds]

I'm making Hopkins the underdog because he's not a legit 175er.
The only way that Hopkins wins this fight is the stamina.Hopkins doesn't need to be a legit 175'er to beat Tarver, his boxing skills will take care of Tarver, trust me. B-Hop's will be able to move and get out of the way before tarver has a chance to answer. Tarver's only chance is against the ropes, that's it. If Hopkins can keep this fight in the center of the ring, tarver will not be able to handle hopkins footwork.


[/quote]B-HOP started his career as a lt hw....fought a couple at smw then finally reigned at 160 for over a decade.....he chose to do that....now he choses to move back up to lt hw..man does he look tight....B-HOP by KO....
Hopkins does look good at Light heavyweight, he put on the weight right, and i'm sure that he will have lost none of his speed moving up. If Tarver becomes to overconfident and too argressive, and tires out, then Hopkins will go in for the kill. Hopkins is good at sensing when someone is fatigued. Just look at the first fight with Jermain Taylor.

[Sugar_Shaw]

Tarver will take the fight to B-hop early and Hopkins will step up throwing big swinging shots and Antonio will catch him with a left hook ***Good Night***

[boxingufcdvds]

Tarver will take the fight to B-hop early and Hopkins will step up throwing big swinging shots and Antonio will catch him with a left hook ***Good Night***

Don't count on Hopkins to get reckless in the ring tonight, he is been too disciplined in his whole career to have that "Go for broke" mentality. He is ready for Tarver, with a 9-0 record agasint southpaws. Hopkins has everything to gain and nothing to lose.

[p4pking]

Hopkins TKO11.

[Lionheart Lacy]

Tarver is going to run onto something and then he WILL RESPECT HOPKINS, JUS LIKE THE THUGS IN HIS NEIGHBOURHOOD, JUS LIKE THE RUGGED PRISONERS ALL THOSE YEARS AGO.

JUS WATCH, HOPKINS IS GONNA GO OUT LIKE A KING!!!!

[means2184]

bernards gonna land his shots in a much more accurate manner than tarver!!!they r in different classes still as far work rate and accuracy

[skel1983]

bernards gonna land his shots in a much more accurate manner than tarver!!!they r in different classes still as far work rate and accuracy

The only reason i wanted Tarver is so we could see him in with Calzaghe, but i have a strong feeling this fight will never be made there two strong headed guys who dont back down and i feel $$$$ will be the stumbling block, i really hope Nard wins he is a legend not Tarver and if Hopkins looks and feels comfortable tonight, why not he fight Calzaghe?? Maybe its 4 years to late but hey i still fell that would be a great fight!!

I hope and my prediction is Hopkins Ud!!!!! I cant remember if i have already posted Tarver win in the past few weeks, but i didnt realise Tarver had to come down from 215 from the Rocky film which could be suicidle!! We all rembember how RJJ preformed after coming down from a similar weight.

[BigLuke]

Hopkins UD or late round Stoppage

[YounGun]

I feel ashamed for this... but I chose Tarver on points. I think it will be a slow fight in which Tarver will do just enough to win.

That being said, I'll be rooting for Hopkins all the way and I hope that I am way wrong on this prediction.

[sillent killer]

AND NEW UNDISPUTED LHW CHAMPION BERNARD HOPKINS
B-HOP UD

[Gandalf]

Well done to all you who picked that result!!!

to all who picked a Bhop win!!!

[Kev]

Well done to all you who picked that result!!!

to all who picked a Bhop win!!!

to you Miles, I know you said he could do it.

I was one of the doubters I'm afraid.

[Gandalf]

Well done to all you who picked that result!!!

to all who picked a Bhop win!!!

to you Miles, I know you said he could do it.

I was one of the doubters I'm afraid.

you doubting Thomas, you....may the wrath of Bhop strike you down forever!!!

just kidding , back bilbo

we pick some right and we pick some wrong

[bigragu]

So then folks, im laying it down and saying Hopkins can beat tarver, most likely by decision...

what do you guys think?

I think Tarver runs out of gas and gets TKO'D in the 11th round....Go B-HOP

wasn't off by much was I...B-HOP beat that a**!!!!!!!!!!!! HOF Bound!!!!!!!