Do you agree with Foreman's advice to Hopkins?

Question

http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167249-foremans-advice-to-hopkins-go-for-the-knockout

Thoughts?

Answer 1

Yes.



Hopkins is going back on enemy turf, and the only way he is guaranteed a win is to finish Pascal. Don't leave it in the judges hands, because then anything is possible. B-Hop should take the advice of Big George, and go for that knockout hard, escpecially if the opportunity presents itself.

Answer 2

Foreman's advice was given with good intentions from 'Big' George but unlike Foreman Bernard 'The executioner' Hopkins is not the type of boxer that can rely on flattening an opponent with a single shot at any point during the fight as Foreman reminded the world he could do when he knocked out the reining heavyweight champion Michael Moore with a single right hand in 1994 ! If people remember watching that particular fight Michael Moore was giving Foreman a terrible beating up to the point of his come from way behind knockout in round 10. So I do not agree with Foreman's advice based on Hopkins himself admitting he just does not have that kind of power reminding everyone he had not registered a K.O. victory since Oscar De La Hoya and that was from a perfectly placed left hook to the body...

Answer 3

I've heard him give this advice to almost everyone. I think I understand George's reasoning in that BHop may get robbed of a decision, but if he drops Pascal, the judges have no control over the decision at that point. The question, like Joshua Dmbungo stated, is whether Hopkins "can" ko Pascal. To me, I saw Pascal slowing down quite a bit in the 1st fight. Hopkins will have to get off to a fast start, which he rarely does. At this point in his career it would be very hard for Hopkins to do something he's not familiar with doing which is starting out aggressive in rd 1. If Hopkins starts out aggressive and lands Mickey Ward style body shots I think he has a real chance to stop Pascal. That's based on Pascal's body which is heavily muscled, not really built for endurance like Mayweather or Ray Leonard. If Pascal looked to be slowing down against Hopkins, I think Hopkins has a chance to wear him out if he starts being effective sooner. If Pascal is wore out, Hopkins can score a tko if Pascal looks bad on the ropes similar to the Vasquez Jr-Arce fight the other night. It's not likely that will happen, but I think it can happen.

Answer 4

I agree with the advice but i'm unconvinced if B-Hop can execute it.It was a long time ago since Hopkins KO'd someone.I think it was Oscar back in 2004 and he was a smaller man.



For Hopkins to win this fight he needs to stay on his feet and dominate start to finish.He needs to convince the judges that he deserves the title because we all saw what happened last time around.I will be majorly shocked if Hopkins can KO Pascal because Jean can take a punch,just watch the Froch/Pascal fight if you don't believe me!

Answer 5

No. He can't knock Pascal out. The last person he knocked out was 7 years ago. The last person he knocked out was a former featherweight. He's NEVER knocked out a light heavyweight even when fighting people coming up from middlweight. Pascal doesn't have great stamina but he's all fast twitch muscle with bursts of speed and power. He also has a fine chin and could war with Froch who can hit plenty hard enough and survive.



If B-Hop wins then it will be by decision, he'd be mental to go for the KO. He can outbox and last Pascal but if anyone is getting KO'd it's B-Hop. For all his "executioner" bull his power isn't filling anyone with fear.



TONGUE-CLICK!