Wright V Hopkins

IceTea · 07-21-2007, 12:49 PM

I'll take Wright via MD12. I think he will be the busier of the two.

MJ

mh2365 · 07-21-2007, 12:56 PM

If no one watches does the fight still happen?

I don't care who wins at all. Never liked either fighter but if I had to pick an outcome I say Hopkins by 116-112

meade95 · 07-21-2007, 01:10 PM

I'm not a big fan of either...myself.

With that said....the more I've thought about this fight...the more I find it interesting.....Both guys are carrying the weight better than I thought they would. Winky looks much better at 170.....He looks built...not just heavier...

I doubt either guy gets stopped.....Both have good chins and neither is a huge puncher.....

Going to depend on the judges.....If they like a guy who is busier...Winky might get the edge....If they like solid shots, more power shots, Hopkins...

I think it will be a good fight......I'll take Hopkins body work to be the difference...via close Dec...

a87star · 07-21-2007, 01:13 PM

Wright SD12 Hopkins.

Wright will be the buisier of the two fighters (if that's possible) but Hopkins will try and convince everyone afterwards that throwing seven punches in the last ten seconds of every round should win him the fight.

I wonder how many people bought this one?

IceTea · 07-21-2007, 01:26 PM

I would but I have to work a double. Winky walks around at 190 so he is the bigger man. Hopkins has to gain weight to make LHW or SMW. Winky v the winner of Calzage/Kessler might be interesting.

MJ

Jim_Kidd · 07-21-2007, 02:01 PM

If ever two guys were stepping into the right to collect a check, this fight is it. Hopkins is fighting a light hitting fighter who fought his entire career at Jr. Middleweight. How hard is he going to punch at 170? And they're fighting on PPV?

I'd rather spend my $40 - $50 bucks, whatever it is, on a bunch of DVD's or a new game - not Hopkins vs. Wright.

Oh well. With that said, I'll go with Hopkins via a close decision. I don't think Wright hits hard enough to make Hopkins hesitant. Wright will land more punches, but Hopkins lands the harder punches.

I only live about 30 minutes from Winky's house, though... so I'll be rooting for him. I'm glad to see that at this later stage of his career, he's earning some good money.

bp_ · 07-21-2007, 03:50 PM

Winky UD12

Thunder · 07-21-2007, 04:55 PM

wink 116-111.

And I hope I can resist spending the $50 on this I know I'll feel at the last minute.

bear · 07-21-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceTea

I would but I have to work a double. Winky walks around at 190 so he is the bigger man. Hopkins has to gain weight to make LHW or SMW. Winky v the winner of Calzage/Kessler might be interesting.

MJ

Mark
Who is the guy in the new avatar?

Bear

Mad Bomber · 07-21-2007, 06:11 PM

I'm going out for the evening rather than spend 50.00 dollars on this one, but if I had to make a pick at this weight I would have to go with Hopkins by a narrow
decision. Oh that's right I never paid to see Tyson fight either until he fought
Buster Douglas, and we all know how that one turned out.

Greg

a87star · 07-21-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bear

Mark
Who is the guy in the new avatar?

Bear

LOL. Actually it's a girl and her name is Melissa Hernandez who happens to be a boxer.

franklin_1 · 07-22-2007, 04:36 AM

Has Wright ever legitimately admitted to losing a fight? He seems to be a conspiracy theorist.

mh2365 · 07-22-2007, 09:11 AM

Now Hopkins wants Calzaghe .. I can see Frank Warren's wheels turning to back away from Kessler now.

Tommysixfingers · 07-22-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh2365

Now Hopkins wants Calzaghe .. I can see Frank Warren's wheels turning to back away from Kessler now.

If they back out from the Kessler fight somebody will have to go to England to find Warren, kidnap him, hang a couple of tender steaks around his genitals and then release him into the wolverine pit at the nearest zoo.

kckid4u · 07-22-2007, 10:36 AM

Hopkins TKO 4th round.

Tommysixfingers · 07-22-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kckid4u

Hopkins TKO 4th round.

Maybe in a rematch as they allready fought.

Jim_Kidd · 07-22-2007, 12:41 PM

From a fighter's perspective, I can't blame Hopkins for fighting on. He made a nice chunk of change last night with minimal physical risk - doing what he's been doing for most of his life. Any of us would probably do the same when it came right down to it.

But from a fan's perspective, I've had enough of watching Bernard Hopkins. What drama is there in watching him fight any more? He no longer punches hard enough or often enough to knock any of the upper-level guys out. He hasn't even knocked anyone down since 2004.

He clinches more frequently than ever.

There's no doubt you have to take your hat off to him for what he's done throughout his career. His fight with Felix Trinidad was great. I'll never forget it. Bernard Hopkins, the fighter, was fun to watch in the ring. But now, it's like you're watching Bernard Hopkins, the businessman, fighting instead. I think that's why I've enough of him.

meade95 · 07-22-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_Kidd

From a fighter's perspective, I can't blame Hopkins for fighting on. He made a nice chunk of change last night with minimal physical risk - doing what he's been doing for most of his life. Any of us would probably do the same when it came right down to it.

But from a fan's perspective, I've had enough of watching Bernard Hopkins. What drama is there in watching him fight any more? He no longer punches hard enough or often enough to knock any of the upper-level guys out. He hasn't even knocked anyone down since 2004.

He clinches more frequently than ever.

There's no doubt you have to take your hat off to him for what he's done throughout his career. His fight with Felix Trinidad was great. I'll never forget it. Bernard Hopkins, the fighter, was fun to watch in the ring. But now, it's like you're watching Bernard Hopkins, the businessman, fighting instead. I think that's why I've enough of him.

Good post -

Mr Big · 07-22-2007, 11:34 PM

Terrible job by the judges. Two of them had it 117-111 Hopkins, and the other guy had it 116-112. From a completely neutral standpoint, there is absoulutely no way that Bernard won 8-9 of the 12 rounds. I actually had it 6-5-1 for Winky, and the final punchstat numbers would substantiate that. A draw wasn't completely out of the question, but the lopsided scorecards in favor of "The Executioner" were in no way reflective of what actually transpired in the ring. A Hopkins-Calzaghe fight would be interesting, but I would have to give the edge to Joe at this point, regardless of the venue.

Mr Big · 07-22-2007, 11:41 PM

Just a quick thought. The Michael Katsidis vs Czar Amonsot on the Hopkins-Wright undercard was the best fight of the night IMO. Katsidis, bleeding profusely throughout, rocked Amonsot on several occasions, putting him on the deck twice en route to a UD decision win. With the victory, Katsidis claims the WBO interim lightweight title, and, with power to spare, is one to watch in the 135 lb. division.

07-21-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherrill, NY Posts: 9,847	Wright V Hopkins I'll take Wright via MD12. I think he will be the busier of the two. MJ __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone Philadelphia Boxing Boxrec Ross Boxing https://boxingjones.com/

07-21-2007, 01:26 PM	#5
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherrill, NY Posts: 9,847	I would but I have to work a double. Winky walks around at 190 so he is the bigger man. Hopkins has to gain weight to make LHW or SMW. Winky v the winner of Calzage/Kessler might be interesting. MJ __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone Philadelphia Boxing Boxrec Ross Boxing https://boxingjones.com/

07-21-2007, 03:50 PM	#7
bp_ Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,804	Winky UD12 __________________ Commish: Over The Mound

07-21-2007, 04:55 PM	#8
Thunder Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,865	wink 116-111. And I hope I can resist spending the $50 on this I know I'll feel at the last minute. __________________ I like Stats Mostly

07-21-2007, 06:11 PM	#10
Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	I'm going out for the evening rather than spend 50.00 dollars on this one, but if I had to make a pick at this weight I would have to go with Hopkins by a narrow decision. Oh that's right I never paid to see Tyson fight either until he fought Buster Douglas, and we all know how that one turned out. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep Last edited by Mad Bomber; 07-23-2007 at 05:37 AM.

07-21-2007, 12:56 PM	#2
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	If no one watches does the fight still happen? I don't care who wins at all. Never liked either fighter but if I had to pick an outcome I say Hopkins by 116-112

07-21-2007, 01:10 PM	#3
meade95 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,095	I'm not a big fan of either...myself. With that said....the more I've thought about this fight...the more I find it interesting.....Both guys are carrying the weight better than I thought they would. Winky looks much better at 170.....He looks built...not just heavier... I doubt either guy gets stopped.....Both have good chins and neither is a huge puncher..... Going to depend on the judges.....If they like a guy who is busier...Winky might get the edge....If they like solid shots, more power shots, Hopkins... I think it will be a good fight......I'll take Hopkins body work to be the difference...via close Dec...

07-21-2007, 01:13 PM	#4
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Wright SD12 Hopkins. Wright will be the buisier of the two fighters (if that's possible) but Hopkins will try and convince everyone afterwards that throwing seven punches in the last ten seconds of every round should win him the fight. I wonder how many people bought this one?

07-21-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
Jim_Kidd All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida, West Coast Posts: 578	If ever two guys were stepping into the right to collect a check, this fight is it. Hopkins is fighting a light hitting fighter who fought his entire career at Jr. Middleweight. How hard is he going to punch at 170? And they're fighting on PPV? I'd rather spend my $40 - $50 bucks, whatever it is, on a bunch of DVD's or a new game - not Hopkins vs. Wright. Oh well. With that said, I'll go with Hopkins via a close decision. I don't think Wright hits hard enough to make Hopkins hesitant. Wright will land more punches, but Hopkins lands the harder punches. I only live about 30 minutes from Winky's house, though... so I'll be rooting for him. I'm glad to see that at this later stage of his career, he's earning some good money.

07-22-2007, 04:36 AM	#12
franklin_1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Heartland Posts: 138	Has Wright ever legitimately admitted to losing a fight? He seems to be a conspiracy theorist.

07-22-2007, 09:11 AM	#13
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Now Hopkins wants Calzaghe .. I can see Frank Warren's wheels turning to back away from Kessler now.

07-22-2007, 10:36 AM	#15
kckid4u All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pictured Above: Buck Barnett - Best Pitcher in OOTP History! Posts: 957	Hopkins TKO 4th round.

07-22-2007, 12:41 PM	#17
Jim_Kidd All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida, West Coast Posts: 578	From a fighter's perspective, I can't blame Hopkins for fighting on. He made a nice chunk of change last night with minimal physical risk - doing what he's been doing for most of his life. Any of us would probably do the same when it came right down to it. But from a fan's perspective, I've had enough of watching Bernard Hopkins. What drama is there in watching him fight any more? He no longer punches hard enough or often enough to knock any of the upper-level guys out. He hasn't even knocked anyone down since 2004. He clinches more frequently than ever. There's no doubt you have to take your hat off to him for what he's done throughout his career. His fight with Felix Trinidad was great. I'll never forget it. Bernard Hopkins, the fighter, was fun to watch in the ring. But now, it's like you're watching Bernard Hopkins, the businessman, fighting instead. I think that's why I've enough of him.

07-22-2007, 11:34 PM	#19
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	Terrible job by the judges. Two of them had it 117-111 Hopkins, and the other guy had it 116-112. From a completely neutral standpoint, there is absoulutely no way that Bernard won 8-9 of the 12 rounds. I actually had it 6-5-1 for Winky, and the final punchstat numbers would substantiate that. A draw wasn't completely out of the question, but the lopsided scorecards in favor of "The Executioner" were in no way reflective of what actually transpired in the ring. A Hopkins-Calzaghe fight would be interesting, but I would have to give the edge to Joe at this point, regardless of the venue. __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17

07-22-2007, 11:41 PM	#20
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	Just a quick thought. The Michael Katsidis vs Czar Amonsot on the Hopkins-Wright undercard was the best fight of the night IMO. Katsidis, bleeding profusely throughout, rocked Amonsot on several occasions, putting him on the deck twice en route to a UD decision win. With the victory, Katsidis claims the WBO interim lightweight title, and, with power to spare, is one to watch in the 135 lb. division. __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17