Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
Hopkins has never weighed above 175. Haye is a natural 215lb athlete. Would Hopkins retain his current speed with the extra weight? How would Hopkin's constant holding work against a naturally much bigger fighter? He'd be fucked.

Haye has a reach advantage and Hopkins is just about the perfect height for him.

The only thing predictable about Haye is, win or lose, everyone he fights gets hurt.
Hopkins actually weighed around 185 on the night against Pavlik and was probably higher than that against Calzaghe.

Obviously moving up in weight may affect Hopkins speed but that isn't certain, Hopkins still may keep his speed at heavy.

Hopkins doesn't constantly hold when the fight is at his pace. Look at the Pavlik fight.

Against Haye, the fight would be at HIS pace being as Haye doesn't throw alot of punches.

Everyone Haye has fought hasn't had Hopkins boxing brain and defense.

Hopkins wouldn't be interested in Haye if he knew he couldn't beat him, Hopkins has seen the weaknesses.

Haye's power is a huge huge factor though, If Hopkins can deal with it though, Haye is screwed.