The_budweiser Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 By Mark Vester Bernard Hopkins, turning 45-years-old in January, has a three fight plan before he retires for good. The first is the December 2 tuneup bout against Enrique Ornelas. The second is a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. on March 13 in Las Vegas [provided Jones beats Danny Green on 12/2], and the third is a jump to the heavyweight division to face WBA champion David Haye. Last week, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer made it know that Hopkins requested a fight with Haye in 2010. Both Hopkins and Haye are under the Golden Boy banner and that makes the negotiations easier. During a recent interview, Hopkins appeared confident that he can beat Ornelas, Jones - and Haye. “I will win and will beat Roy Jones Jr., and I will become heavyweight champion in 2010," Hopkins told the New York Post. “But if I want to plan out my three-fight hit list, I have to take care of this fight like he’s Roy Jones. If I don’t, everything is blown up if I don’t win Dec. 2.” Haye, a former cruiserweight champion, made a full-time move to heavyweight last year. He is recovering from a hand injury that was suffered during his title win over Nikolai Valuev. Haye must defend against mandatory John Ruiz upon his return. Even though Haye is far smaller than either of the Klitschko brothers, he is still a lot bigger and stronger than Hopkins. Age may come into play but Hopkins told the NY Post that he doesn't think it will. “I don’t even look at 45 as something I should worry about,” Hopkins said. “I’ve got some kinks here and there, but I will always be ahead of the average guy that is 45 and going to work every day. I know people are trying to figure out when I’m going to look like I’m 45. But I’m the modern day Archie Moore. I’m that throwback Philadelphia fighter that didn’t let the streets destroy me.” http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=23772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylex18 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 David HAYE would rape BHOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 i dont think that fight ever happens. id probably favor hopkins though, david makes a lot of mistakes that bhop can capitalize on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 i dont think that fight ever happens. id probably favor hopkins though, david makes a lot of mistakes that bhop can capitalize on i can see what you mean grape , but does hopkins have the old reflects to get out of the way of hayes power bombs ? a old calzaghe landed a lot of punches and hayes speed isnt as fast but not far off calzaghes but hayes have power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 i dont think that fight ever happens. id probably favor hopkins though, david makes a lot of mistakes that bhop can capitalize on i can see what you mean grape , but does hopkins have the old reflects to get out of the way of hayes power bombs ? a old calzaghe landed a lot of punches and hayes speed isnt as fast but not far off calzaghes but hayes have power good point. also, i dont know how well hopkins can carry the weight. still i think hopkins could find a way to win a very close decision hes so damn crafty lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 i dont think that fight ever happens. id probably favor hopkins though, david makes a lot of mistakes that bhop can capitalize on i can see what you mean grape , but does hopkins have the old reflects to get out of the way of hayes power bombs ? a old calzaghe landed a lot of punches and hayes speed isnt as fast but not far off calzaghes but hayes have power good point. also, i dont know how well hopkins can carry the weight. still i think hopkins could find a way to win a very close decision hes so damn crafty lol i think smart tactics would be the way for hopkins like throw move and hold and smoother hayes work, only way i could see hopkins beating haye. but if i was a betting man my money would be on haye, but its a interesting match up if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel77x Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 It won't happen of course but to think he can get in there and mix it up with Haye. lol. He is obviously succumbed to Alzheimer. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Haye would slaughter Hopkins, who doesn't deserve a shot anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ-MCFC Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 if Calzaghe can beat Hopkins, Haye definitely can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 He didn't look all that great against ROY, who's got NOTHING, or the tuneup with Ornelas for that matter. It's been two years since the Pavlik win salvaged his Career, and to be honest the Lusters been taking off of that one as KP has struggled. The Whole MW Divison was overrated with Taylor at the helm, and Hopkins has been riding that wave for too damn long. What a joke thinking he can compete at HW. He's avoiding Chad Dawson at LH, but he's going to become HW Champ, yeah right. Since Tarver's also foolishly headed to HW, how about BHOP-Tarver II so that I can Ignore Both with a Single Fight :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 old thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlingsiki Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 This could get ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel77x Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 grapvive241 wrote: old tread ...Nice to see yo here grapevine241 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This could get ugly! Thanks, I didn't catch the November date and that certainly explains some of the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel77x Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 lol, Okay, so should not comment on old posts? Is it taboo or something? If I am honestly irking anyone then I'll quit. They just happened to be interesting is all. If I create a topic then please do post even if it is 25 months from now. Cool to post on old topics or not? Someone reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Old threads are kept on the forum for a reason, so that members can refer to them, and bump/reply if really needed. In the case of a new member finding their feet, it's quite useful for them to see what's been said, it can help them to get a feel for the kind of atmosphere on the forum they've joined. Obviously trolling posts are not allowed, but genuine replies are valid, even to old threads. Of course, anyone wishing to praise one of my past postings would be fine by me! mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel77x Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I, I I I second that motion, I, I, I, Gents the topic of posting on previous threads is here by settled. Here, here........... drink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Of course, anyone wishing to praise one of my past postings would be fine by me! mlol/ I'm pretty sure we told you already about impersonating new members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel77x Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Okay so I misused the word trolling. yikes. for some reason I thought it meant to look about to and fro... lol Thank for catching that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlingsiki Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Bhop loved Michael Spinks beatinh Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markD Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hopkins could get hurt. Too much risk for Haye to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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