Hopkins vs Pascal II

[Gandalf]

I still say it was a relatively close fight. Hopkins deserved the win and jolly good for him, but at no point was it a schooling or anything like that. Pascal doesn't throw more than 20 punches a round, you would expect Hopkins to be able to outwork him, even if he is 46.

I think what it shows more than anything is how average Pascal really is. He can punch hard, but he is lazy and takes so much time off in a 12 round fight.

Let's see Hopkins try and do that against Dawson.

Did you honestly see anything in Dawsons activity level (the thing that troubles Hopkins) that will force Hopkins off pace and on heels His new standing tall form could haunt him vs a sharp shooter.....and he has yet to show desire for pressure.

Granted he looked pretty pedestrian today, but he won the fight easily. Dawson has looked very good in recent years. Stylistically I think he is all wrong for an aged and ever more vulnerable Hopkins.

Hopkins should retire on this very decent win.

I think Dawson fought a poor mans Hopkins esq fight tonight...minus the ring savy, footwork, confidence, improvements etc. I think tonights Hopkins picks Dawson apart.

Perhaps, but it's a good matchup and if Hopkins is to continue then I would like to see it.