No more bullshat...after seeing Countdown to Tarver Hopkins...whaddaya think?

[Wacko3205]

Roy won the first fight with Tarver and the second he won by close decision Roy won those rounds its just that it was so unusual to see him get hit that you'd thinkg Tarver won them, there's no doubt about that. Tarver won the third and fourth fight.

I refuse to even fwockin address that...ahhhhhhhhhhhhh shat...

I guess I just did.

[NuthaPug]

The RJJ that Tarver was beating was a fast-fading RJJ.

Hopkins may not be at the top of his game but he's not near as far down the other side of the hill as RJJ. Admittedly he "lost" two fights to Taylor (drew one and lost one closely, actually) and that was not the experience RJJ was having when he was losing. He was looking at the ceiling without having to crane his neck.

So - the fact that Tarver did well by RJJ doesn't mean a whole lot here. What is more to the point here is that Hopkins is, for the first time in a couple decades, stepping out from his accustomed fighting weight. He'll be fighting someone who has been a bigger fighter.

He'll get hit harder; that power will tax him more; his normal start-slow, shine-late approach may not fare well against a power-sapping attack from a bigger fighter. Yes Hopkins has good defense but that has been against folks smaller than Tarver. Will it hold here?

Go Hopkins! He's got the skill, but if he lost as he did to Taylor at his native 160, it is difficult to be confident of the outcome here.

I don't think he had to lose to Taylor, either time. Hopefully he has a different kind of hunger going for him this time out. That would certainly be a factor. Would be nice to watch him put on a punishing clinic and go out with a dazzling victory!

[Wacko3205]

I agree.
Dude's best work in the ring is done.
He should stay right outside the ring & tell us his opinion on WTF is going on with a mic strapped to his head.


I can't think of anyone else who is intelligent & up to date enough about what is going on inside the ropes today.
I also nominate Michael Tyson for a mic.

Agreed 100%.

[brad4dboxer]

We better watch out, lest we get called gay for our proper like-wise opinions.

[Hulk]

sure you can.

Can you Take refuge in waking up to this every morning Wacko?

Is that the most recent pic of your mom...because damn babe...the last time...I don't know...she seems to have lost a little bit more weight lately.

What time do you go to school in the mornings now? I don't want to wake you when I leave.

Heh heh heh.

HA HA Don't try to turn this shat around on da hulkster, you fukin Chubby Chaser. I'm in no way related to yo fat mistress. Here's another one of your honey, in fact I think that is you and her in your avatar too.

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[Wacko3205]

Go Hopkins! He's got the skill, but if he lost as he did to Taylor at his native 160, it is difficult to be confident of the outcome here.

I don't think he had to lose to Taylor, either time. Hopefully he has a different kind of hunger going for him this time out. That would certainly be a factor. Would be nice to watch him put on a punishing clinic and go out with a dazzling victory!

B-E-A-Utiful.

Well said...

I hope that it ends up that way.

[Wacko3205]

HA HA Don't try to turn this shat around on da hulkster, you fukin Chubby Chaser. I'm in no way related to yo fat mistress. Here's another one of your honey, in fact I think that is you and her in your avatar too.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ha ha ha ha!!!

Gotdam!!! Yet another reason why I loves this forum!

Too funny...I applaude you babe...you finally FINALLY done fwockin bullseye by Wacko.

in another 24 hours.

Chubby Chaser.

Heh heh heh.

My bwoy!

[Wacko3205]

We better watch out, lest we get called gay for our proper like-wise opinions.

Fwock what dey fink!!!

I'll throw Steelie out on 'em immediately!

Nothing wrong with facing reality though as far as our favorite fighters go.

I'd love to see Hopkins pull it out & just humiliate Tarver...but in the end...as much as I despise Tarver...he's the naturally bigger man, he's younger, & he's naturally most likely going to win.

I honestly don't want to see the outcome of the RJJ vs Badi Ajamu fight.

[amat]

Roy won the first fight with Tarver and the second he won by close decision Roy won those rounds its just that it was so unusual to see him get hit that you'd thinkg Tarver won them, there's no doubt about that. Tarver won the third and fourth fight.

Umm...what? Roy winning the second? Tarver winning third and fourth? Fourth? They only had 3 fights and I think Tarver won 2 of them. The first I had Jones barely winning.

[El Gamo]

I'm not sure if Hop can do it,I mean he should and could have beaten Taylor,the difference here is it is a move up in weight and how will he cope with the power? I soooooo want B-Hop to win but if he does not,can you imagine how big Tarver's mouth will be then? Soemone needs to knock him out! To be honest,Cotto's fight is on at the same time right and I think that fight will be much much more exciting than this one.

[Snakey]

Roy won the first fight with Tarver and the second he won by close decision Roy won those rounds its just that it was so unusual to see him get hit that you'd thinkg Tarver won them, there's no doubt about that. Tarver won the third and fourth fight.

Can someone explain this shit to me?

[Violent Demise]

Roy won the first fight with Tarver and the second he won by close decision Roy won those rounds its just that it was so unusual to see him get hit that you'd thinkg Tarver won them, there's no doubt about that. Tarver won the third and fourth fight.

Can someone explain this shit to me?

Ignore it, it's the crack talking.

[GAME]

Roy won the first fight with Tarver and the second he won by close decision Roy won those rounds its just that it was so unusual to see him get hit that you'd thinkg Tarver won them, there's no doubt about that. Tarver won the third and fourth fight.

Umm...what? Roy winning the second? Tarver winning third and fourth? Fourth? They only had 3 fights and I think Tarver won 2 of them. The first I had Jones barely winning.

I think Tarver beat beat Jones all 3 times but he still didnt impress doing it .

I still cant understand how losing two fights in a row qualifies you in getting a chance against the best light heavyweight in the world but B-Hops managed it . At this age and at this weight im not entirely sure he brings too much to the table but he still may have enough to beat Tarver

I expect B-hops concentration to be razor sharp . His workrate wont be high and he wont be physically dominatnt but it will be a very tactical approach from Bernard who will look to steal points without getting involved fighting from the outside .

Tarver wil press the fight in his usual lazy manner with the occasional eye catching flurry . His jab will command things and he will be the one coming forward as B-Hop cirlces . This makes the fight very close and likely to go 12 . The winner will be the man with the better stamina so its anyones guess between a guy whos naturally lazy with poor fitness and a 40 + year old 2 divisions above his natural . Intruiging indeed

[lazydiego]

I'd rather see Hopkins winning this than Tarver. At least Hopkins makes up rather interesting quotes. Tarver always seem to glorify himself. Sheesh.

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[helminth]

Well, I think Hopkins does good against southpaws.
Hopkins frame is suitable for putting on a few pounds. He's 6"1.
B Hop has a rather short arm length at 23 inches.
Jermain Taylor has a reach of 27 inches, and Hopkins was able to nuetralize Taylors jab. Antonio Tarver has a reach of 25 and a half, so I don't think Hopkins will have trouble with any reach.
Tarver likes to get you and pound you against the ropes with combos, but Hopkins does better inside work than Tarver.
I say Hopkins by UD
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