Antonio Tarver: "Hopkins Will Have To Fight Me"

[p4pking]

Tarver looked absolutely dreadful in his fight with Hopkins. Although credit must go to B Hop for a dominating performance that was in no way Tarver at his best, or even close. He was a shell of his former self, he just had no energy whatsoever and was completely listless, like Danny Williams on a good day.

I certainly think he needs to get back in shape and redeem himself after that performance. He still has plenty to offer.

Well said, Bilbo...I thought I might be rather alone in saying Tarver deserves another chance

Yes, you are probably quite alone in thinking that he actually DESERVES anything but a kick in the teeth... However, you aren't alone in thinking he can still be a very good fighter and a threat to the elite at 175... But he has to earn it the hard way, that's what Id like to see him try and do which he really never has.. THen again, 175 is a very weak division so I certainly wouldn't object to his getting a tite shot against Adamek or something like that.. But he doesn't deserve a rematch with Hopkins unless he can accomplish something.. That is what he is stating he will try and do though, make a name for himself... So why not.

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Oh so Tarver is using the weight excuse now

He should be called Antonio "The Contradictor" Tarver!!!

He gives Roy bad press for wanting to fight Tyson.

Then Tarver wants to fight Tyson.

He gives Roy bad press for saying the weight effected him in his win against Tarver. Saying it was all him.

Tarver gets beaten badly by Hopkins and uses a weight excuse.

So much for no excuse Tarver.

[Bx730NY]

Everyone in here probably knows I don't like Hopkins by now but damn, that 1st fight definitely doesn't warrant a rematch. Tarver looked scared, discouraged and he didn't make any adjustments. I've never been impressed with Tarver but I didn't think he was going to look that bad. Then again he looked extremely discouraged against Eric Harding in their first encounter and knocked him out in about 5 or 6 the second time around.

[amat]

Haha, he must be wanting to catch him in the retirement home. Nard is old. He can count his remaining fights on his fingers. Tarver has a ways to go. Not enough time.

[amat]

Although I have to give it to him, he was good in Rocky VI.

[Bx730NY]

Although I have to give it to him, he was good in Rocky VI.

Is that movie worth watching or what?

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Although I have to give it to him, he was good in Rocky VI.

Is that movie worth watching or what?

YES!!!!!!

[amat]

Although I have to give it to him, he was good in Rocky VI.

Is that movie worth watching or what?

Worth buying a ticket twice for me...so yeah.

[Gandalf]

Although I have to give it to him, he was good in Rocky VI.

Is that movie worth watching or what?

Worth buying a ticket twice for me...so yeah.

I really want to see this film, but the catch is that it doesnt come to Korea until February 15th!! Still quite a wait for me! It will show a day after my birthday though so a nice little treat, seeing as most of the movies that show here are seldom really my thing...

[Gandalf]

Tarver looked absolutely dreadful in his fight with Hopkins. Although credit must go to B Hop for a dominating performance that was in no way Tarver at his best, or even close. He was a shell of his former self, he just had no energy whatsoever and was completely listless, like Danny Williams on a good day.

I certainly think he needs to get back in shape and redeem himself after that performance. He still has plenty to offer.

Well said, Bilbo...I thought I might be rather alone in saying Tarver deserves another chance

Yes, you are probably quite alone in thinking that he actually DESERVES anything but a kick in the teeth... However, you aren't alone in thinking he can still be a very good fighter and a threat to the elite at 175... But he has to earn it the hard way, that's what Id like to see him try and do which he really never has.. THen again, 175 is a very weak division so I certainly wouldn't object to his getting a tite shot against Adamek or something like that.. But he doesn't deserve a rematch with Hopkins unless he can accomplish something.. That is what he is stating he will try and do though, make a name for himself... So why not.

Tarver did look awful in that last fight...when I say he deserves another shot at Hopkins I should have added only if he can impress in a couple of warm ups...

[amat]

That sucks. Simultaneous worldwide releases should be mandatory.

[Wacko3205]

Tarver doesn't deserve a rematch...the fight wasn't even competitive.

Honestly...I don't buy the weight excuse...Hopkins's style is hell on limited fighters...& Tarver aint nearly as great as he wants everyone to believe, IWO.

[Gandalf]

That sucks. Simultaneous worldwide releases should be mandatory.

They should! Im glad the movie has been recieved well...I had a sneaky feeling it would be decent..

[Gandalf]

Tarver doesn't deserve a rematch...the fight wasn't even competitive.

Honestly...I don't buy the weight excuse...Hopkins's style is hell on limited fighters...& Tarver aint nearly as great as he wants everyone to believe, IWO.

I can only see a rematch becoming plauable is if Tarver makes a statement with a couple of impressive tune ups, and I really cannot see Hopkins waiting on Tarver anyways...

[CountryBoy]

Hopkins has already spanked his a***! This won't happen, Hopkins has the pick of basically anyone now, Tarver aint no where near a priority.

Tarver is the King of Call outs and Charisma, If Tarver wants it, It will happen.