Syphon Filter
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I think i will go with Bhop on this one.
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Ninja Scooter
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illmatic22
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10-8 Kovalev caught Hopkins stepping in and flash dropped him.
EDIT: 20-17 Kovalev. Doing n excellent job pinning Bernard to the ropes
EDIT: 20-17 Kovalev. Doing n excellent job pinning Bernard to the ropes
Ninja Scooter
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2-0 Father Time
Avon Barksdale
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Hop is showing his age after two rounds. Still early though.
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Kovalev can't do that forever, he'll tire out.
Father time looking to cement that 10,289,693,021-0 record
Syphon Filter
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bhop needs to throw more.
Ninja Scooter
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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
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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.
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
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It's not happening, no way Hop can KO Kovalev, and it doesn't look like Kovalev will tire out with this.
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Aw, man. Can't beat time.
illmatic22
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80-71 Kovalev. Stunned Hopkins with another right but somehow Bernard stayed on his feet. First time past eight for Kovalev.
illmatic22
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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.
That taste of Sergey's power is all he needed to go full turtle.
Syphon Filter
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bhop woke him up with that right lol.
illmatic22
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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
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
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bhop survived, bhop trolled him.
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I'm not even mad. I hope Hopkins ends it here, it's a good end.
Avon Barksdale
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The ref should've stopped that the end, even if it was at the end of the fight.
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Nah, it's the end of Hopkins career, and a huge fight, let him go the distance. Hopkins is fine.
Syphon Filter
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I think he just moves awkward, i don't think he was hurt.
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Ok. Time to retire now, Bhop. All time great, no need to continue
Soleil rouge
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Trinidad vs. Winky immediately comes to mind.
lonedigitalwolf
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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
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lonedigitalwolf
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Suuuure he wasn't, he also talked about letting the big fights happen (May vs Pac) *tinfoil hat*
jchap
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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.
UrbanDandy
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Saw Pacquiao/Algiri 24/7. Good stuff.
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.
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.
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
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Golovkin-Murray will be broadcast FTA on Channel 5 in the UK, which is absolutely fucking awesome.
BadAss2961
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Crowd is HYPED at this Klitschko fight.
Ninja Scooter
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2 seconds in and already we got clinchingl
BadAss2961
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Pulev looks so goofy. But he's big enough to pose a threat for awhile.