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[Syphon Filter]

I think i will go with Bhop on this one.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Yep. She's a regular, and very hot. Chica on the right has my type of body though.

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Our right or his right? One on our right was on point.

ANyway fight time!

 

[illmatic22]

10-8 Kovalev caught Hopkins stepping in and flash dropped him.

EDIT: 20-17 Kovalev. Doing n excellent job pinning Bernard to the ropes

 

[Ninja Scooter]

2-0 Father Time

 

[Avon Barksdale]

Hop is showing his age after two rounds. Still early though.

 

[Ether_Snake]

Kovalev can't do that forever, he'll tire out.

 

[abuC]

2-0 Father Time

Father time looking to cement that 10,289,693,021-0 record

 

[Heel]

2-0 Father Time

 

[Syphon Filter]

bhop needs to throw more.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

It's hard to know with B-Hop though. He could be aging before our eyes, or this could be exactly what he wanted the fight to look like. Sergei hasn't really proven he can go deep.

 

[illmatic22]

30-26 Kovalev still landing the most effective shots but Hopkins did make it competitive


EDIT: 40-35 Kovalev. He's cruising in there, Hopkins not mounting any type of offensive

50-44 Kovalev. Doing an excellent job taking what he is getting and not making a mistake. Hopkins needs a round because I doubt he can earn the KO

60-53 Kovalev still making Hopkins move on his old legs and doing his work. Hopkins is going to need a miracle to pull this out.

70-62 Kovalev landed more efficient punches but did finally get hurt by a Hopkins left hook. Here comes the late rounds.

 

[Ether_Snake]

It's not happening, no way Hop can KO Kovalev, and it doesn't look like Kovalev will tire out with this.

 

[x Power Pad Death Stomp x]

Aw, man. Can't beat time.

 

[illmatic22]

80-71 Kovalev. Stunned Hopkins with another right but somehow Bernard stayed on his feet. First time past eight for Kovalev.

 

[abuC]

I don't know how Bernard stayed up on that right

 

[illmatic22]

90-80 Kovalev. Ninth verse, same as the first and etc. To be honest, Kovalev might want to see if he can pull out the KO, Bernard seems geared to survival and nothing else.

 

[abuC]

80-71 Kovalev. Stunned Hopkins with another right but somehow Bernard stayed on his feet. First time past eight for Kovalev.

That taste of Sergey's power is all he needed to go full turtle.

 

[Syphon Filter]

bhop woke him up with that right lol.

 

[abuC]

Do any American fighters do "shifting"? I notice it a lot from Kovalev and GGG.

 

[illmatic22]

120-107 Hopkins survives Kovalev's barrage, as Kovalev takes a clean sweep.

Great showcase from Kovalev, undoubtedly the best fighter at light heavyweight. Heres hoping Stevenson quits ducking him.


All kinds of credit to Bernard for surviving that at age 49, truly a legend

 

[Syphon Filter]

bhop survived, bhop trolled him.

 

[Ether_Snake]

I'm not even mad. I hope Hopkins ends it here, it's a good end.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

The ref should've stopped that the end, even if it was at the end of the fight.

 

[abuC]

Hopkins chin is made of adamantium

 

[Ether_Snake]

The ref should've stopped that the end, even if it was at the end of the fight.

Nah, it's the end of Hopkins career, and a huge fight, let him go the distance. Hopkins is fine.

 

[Syphon Filter]

The ref should've stopped that the end, even if it was at the end of the fight.

I think he just moves awkward, i don't think he was hurt.

 

[x Power Pad Death Stomp x]

Ok. Time to retire now, Bhop. All time great, no need to continue

 

[Heel]

I'm thinking Hop did enough to take this thing on the scorecards guys.

 

[kcxiv]

That fight was a perfect. 12-0. Not sure i ever seen that.

 

[Turin]

Bernard can get out with his dignity and his health.

Kovalev's got an exciting career ahead of him. I hope he crushes Stevenson.

 

[Soleil rouge]

That fight was a perfect. 12-0. Not sure i ever seen that.

Trinidad vs. Winky immediately comes to mind.

 

[Wall]

Much respect to Hopkins. To even be in the ring at 49 years old is incredible.

Kovalev is an entertaining fighter who should be great for the division. I hope Stevenson stops ducking him.

Overall, nice "passing of the torch" fight.

 

[lonedigitalwolf]

Where those shots fired at Mayweather by Hopkins in the post-fight interview? (People came to see a fight, not to see me run...)

 

[Syphon Filter]

Where those shots fired at Mayweather by Hopkins in the post-fight interview? (People came to see a fight, not to see me run...)

No

 

[Wall]

I think Hopkins was taking a shot at Adonis Stevenson. He has the only remaining belt at LHW not possessed by Kovalev.

 

[lonedigitalwolf]

No

Suuuure he wasn't, he also talked about letting the big fights happen (May vs Pac) *tinfoil hat*

 

[jchap]

B-Hop finally bit off a bit too much. I think he got lucky that this didn't happen in the Dawson fight a few years ago as well. He should stick to super middle and below or better yet just retire. A 50 year old should never take the physical punishment he took last night. Enjoy the hall of fame and your promoting and media career.

 

[abuC]

Much respect to Hopkins. To even be in the ring at 49 years old is incredible.

Kovalev is an entertaining fighter who should be great for the division. I hope Stevenson stops ducking him.

Overall, nice "passing of the torch" fight.

Stevenson would get put to sleep by Kovalev, he wants no part of that dance.

 

[Turin]

Classic Fight: George Benton vs. Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter

Spoiler

I thought Benton won.

 

[Tater Tot]

It's been a shit year for me and betting. I lost bets on Cotto vs. Martinez, Lara vs. Canelo and now Hopkins. Last year, I completely dominated on Boxing Betting. Can't win em all I guess.

 

[UrbanDandy]

Saw Pacquiao/Algiri 24/7. Good stuff.

 

[El Topo]

For the few that still care, Klitschko vs. Pulev is tomorrow, will be broadcast by HBO. Should be pretty interesting* and Pulev certainly won't let Wlad hug him to death.

Also a nice article on Klitschko (regarding his loss to Brewster) on ESPN:http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/11873997/memory-lamon-brewster-loss-drives-wladimir-klitschko

*I know I also said that about the Povetkin bout, but this time I'm confident it'll be good.

 

[Turin]

Nice display of Marvin Hagler's boxing skills.

 

[Tater Tot]

Klitschko fight won't be interesting.

Jab, Jab, Straight, clinch, repeat. Win.

 

[El Topo]

Klitschko fight won't be interesting.

Jab, Jab, Straight, clinch, repeat. Win.

But can he pull that off against Pulev, who's pretty sturdy and has similar reach/style? There's also the inevitable age problem, not to mention several possible external factors (not wanting to lose the HBO contract or the chance for the title unification, his fiance is pregnant, turmoil in Ukraine).

Not saying the match will necessarily be exciting (esp. as Pulev is not a knockout machine), but it's a matchup with potential on paper.

 

[Heebie Jeebies]

Golovkin-Murray will be broadcast FTA on Channel 5 in the UK, which is absolutely fucking awesome.

 

[BadAss2961]

Crowd is HYPED at this Klitschko fight.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

2 seconds in and already we got clinchingl

 

[Dmented]

The hell is going on in this fight, lol.

 

[BadAss2961]

Pulev looks so goofy. But he's big enough to pose a threat for awhile.