Bernard Hopkins Breaks Down Why Canelo Lost

[@bsmi1361]

B-Hop is legendary when he speaks and explains shit. lol

[@robertrivera4701]

I believe there is a cultural component when it comes to fighting styles. Hopkins definitely has deep insights into the sport of boxing that aren't really that obvious.

[@ncrb73]

B-Hop would have made a great college professor. He's bright, articulate and extremely technical. It just so happens it's boxing. Paulie good too at teaching us things.

[@c2g1980]

Dude is as real as they come. Parables on point & everything. Gotta respect his persona whether u like em or not.

[@hilmarschacht5316]

Don't like Hopkins...dirty tactics he used...nah

[@gregoblaq2267]

forget about race. Listen to the key phrase that B Hop says, "styles make fights." The style of the average latino boxer is to brawl and show machismo. That style is made for mayweather. To beat floyd you have to be as quick as him and take the fight to him. Brawling will not beat Floyd because he has too much speed and defense.

[@steerwheelholder6060]

Castillo beat mayweather and still castillo got robbed. So much for that style beign for mayweather lol

[@ljmash1755]

@@steerwheelholder6060 Really I don't remember that I remember Castillo losing twice must be my imagination 😂

[@steerwheelholder6060]

@@ljmash1755 $$$ owns the sport of boxing.

[@ChrisE-iy7ok]

actually floyds only loss and toughest fights was against brawlers style with castillo and maidana

[@myronsmith2114]

@@ChrisE-iy7ok the weight advantage is what gave Floyd the most problems in those two fights not so much the style. Floyd has seen every style .He got out muscled in those to fights not out boxed

[@Icruisbomb]

I teach boxing and it is a culture and genetic thing. I have more white boxers and Russians than I do black boxers and it is very true I am constantly telling the the Russian and white boxers to move their heads. The black boxer is the slick fighter that is hard to hit and is a better athlete. The European fighters are brawlers and want to stay in and get banged up and that is why they have shorter careers in boxing. The latio fighters are straight ahead guys that will fight to the very end and also have a great in ring general ship but they don't take body shots very well. Russian fighters are your standard hand full of punch in the arsenal type of fighters but very effective. Coming forward and taking punches cause you won't move your head makes for and exciting fight but is very bad in the long run. Every major Mexican fighter that has fought Floyd has the same game plan attack the body and their connect rate is horrible cause most of the punches are deflected of the elbows and arms. That is why FMJ defense is superior to their offense. It's not boasting about him is a proven fact.

[@mannyjimz721]

I doubt this guy owns any gems when you don't know nothing about boxing you say things like this. Mayweather lost to Jose Luis Castillo, Mayweather lost to Marcos Maidana, Mayweather lost to Oscar de La Hoya, yes I can admit he did beat canelo (Canelo admits it) but that's about it he has lost fights when you don't know nothing the boxing this is the type of things people say.

[@drewtheboxer5125]

@@mannyjimz721 So basically Mayweather lost every close fight? Because he’s Mayweather he can’t have any close fights 🤔 You can’t definitely say he lost all 3 of those fights just because they were close fights. Now if you want to say you think he lost well okay then that’s your opinion.

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

@@mannyjimz721 you are so ignorant lol ... okay

[@mannyjimz721]

@@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td Says the guy that thinks fighting in Las Vegas is a fair shake lol

[@mannyjimz721]

@@drewtheboxer5125 Look at the score cards and compubox in the fight, then get back to me.

[@H1GHD3FF]

Everyone in the boxing community knows Mayweather is the best of his era. Why doesnt everyone outside the community see it?

[@cesargustavo84]

The issue is he is claiming to be 'TBE'...that my friend is BULLSHIT if you know your boxing history. I dare anyone tell me different. Money is a princess who declares this and that for his fights. His teams looks at types before picking his fights to see whether or not it's a good fit for him to take (If you don't believe me, watch the money vs ghost all access episodes, he even mentions that as he's hits the punching bag), the issue is that we who have the background on boxing know what a true champ looks like, money's statement is simply for publicity purposes and all you suckers get on his nuts about it. Now, just to show you that I'm not biased, I do believe that Money has skills. In fact, he is probably the best in regards to boxing skills in his era. If a true champ is the best, there is no need for picking and choosing.

[@BluRay8o4]

Cesar Barajas When he says 'TBE' It means he's The Best Ever in his ERA. I don't know why you complaining about picking or choosing because Everyone he fought was always in the Top 10 P4P Rank on a Winstreak and Won a belt all at the same time. Look at his past 4 fights. Floyds Past 4 fights: Maidana was 4-0 winstreak with 3 knockouts and won 2 belts and defended 2 belts Canelo went 42-0 before he fought floyd Won 8 belts, defended 19 belts, and beat trout who was Ranked 2. Guerreo Went on a 17-0 Winstreak and Won 11 Belts and Defended 4 Belts Cotto was 3-0 with all his wins By KO.... 2 Being Title Defenses and Winning a Belt By the way. Your Promoter Chooses Who you fight. Floyd is his OWN promoter so he basically can choose who he fights. But Still, how were these fighters NOT a THREAT before Floyd Chose Them? And WHO else could Floyd has fought that had better Accolades than these 4 examples at the time except for Pacquaio?...(Actually, No. he fought Brandon Rios, He gets no respect.) Waiting though.

[@BigJimbo106]

simple one word explanation: hate

[@H1GHD3FF]

***** Thats fair to say. I would agree too

[@Rbhawk3rd]

Cesar Barajas Bullshit, I agree he may not be the best ever. In my opinion jack Johnson was. But the people that are talking shit about may weather were talking the same shit long before he started saying tbe.

[@aaronlowery6301]

Im white, and coming up I boxed in North Philly gyms (I'm same age as Bhop) and to be honest, he is right. Its a cultural thing and its a style developed by African American aka black fighters and not everyone can do it. Black or white. It takes great reflexes/ability and experience.

[@Sms68]

Aaron, u know Joey Eye? Philly in the House!

[@aaronlowery6301]

silk8668 yes, philly in the house! lol.how you doing? I have heard of him and I just looked up his name and saw pic (15th St gym opening) but I don't recognize him. I think his gym is located near a SPhilly gym I went worked at a few times in like '98 or so called "Augies Gym". you boxing out of Joey Eye's gym?

[@Sms68]

From same Neighborhood. Northeast Philly and went to same School. Great Friend of mine. He is a Philly Promoter. I go to a lot of his fights in Delaware at Harrah's casino. I use to train but now have my 3 sons Boxing. Boxing in Feasterville, Pa no. Keep in touch Bud. Team Swift Danny G!!!!

[@MrBrunothedog]

Bernard's right, If u wanna beat floyd you gotta learn to fight black. I can see Bernard tutoring Danny in the ways of Afrocentric pugilism just like apollo creed did for rocky. fighting black isn't just about the colour of your skin, it's a state of mind, it's about rythm, speed, finesse and exuberant ring swagger. Trinidad is black but he don't fight black, hence the reason the grand master of flash, Hopkins, exposed him. Canelo is the slickest black, mexican, white fighter in the game, but he needs an in 'in your face', raw, pugilistic mentor, like Hopkins to tutor him in the dark arts if he has any intentions of avenging his loss to the brilliant and brash, floyd 'Money' may.

[@mannyjimz721]

Oh cut the b******* you don't know nothing about boxing Mayweather is not Great Mayweather has lost. When you know nothing about boxing you say things like this Mayweather has lost to Maidana, Mayweather has lost to Jose Luis Castillo, Mayweather lost to Oscar de la Hoya, everybody knows this yes I can admit Mayweather did beat canelo and many others I don't dispute that but Mayweather has lost some fights now corruption is a different game but shut your hole up you know nothing about boxing being black and fighting has nothing to do with nothing being black means nothing. Mayweather has lost everyone knows that and that's why Mayweather does not get the credit the respect the recognition around the world canelo who has lost has more recognition than him. So you know cut the crap about black and fighting different bullshit.

[@mannyjimz721]

@Samuel Fagbemi says the guy who knows nothing about boxing

[@mannyjimz721]

@Elijah says the guy who knows nothing about boxing. This is not about being mad did you want me to mention here how many European black fighters boxers exist and many of them have lost many of them have come from Africa and many of them have lost there's many Latin African descendants from South America and they all lost all the time being black has nothing to do with anything it's about skill and it's about true winning. And by the way I am not black I am not Hispanic I am black. But the difference between me and you and the rest of you sensitive people is that I'm a realist and I'm a true boxing fan and I recognize the truth real recognize real I don't play the just because I'm black all black fighters are good that's not the case many of them have been great like Mike Tyson who is the best heavyweight of all ages. For as far as lightweight middleweight and all those middle divisions Latinos have ruled it and will always rule them and they've always been good at it and it will always be better than us about it we blacks might be good at like heavyweight and heavy weight but not those middleweight divisions so that's what I mean when I say cut the mumbo jumbo.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

i love hearing bhop speak. he's one of the few boxers that can speak intelligently, fluently, and very clearly. no crazy lisp or stuttering

[@googoogaga4812]

Don't tell too much bro!

[@leecarrera]

You are correct. His speed, power & ability to throw his opponents off w/ that unorthodox boxing style was what made his so good. Another boxer without Roy's speed & power would not be as successful w/ that style.

[@camirocz]

Floyd beats all comers.He has proven he is the greatest boxer to ever lace up gloves.Beat Canelo,beat Pacquiao ,beat De la Hoya,beat Marquez.

[@sonnystealgrave2958]

He is the real deal.

[@waynej2608]

Well, he got the win vs De la Hoya, officially.

[@jokatech]

What Hopkins says is very profound and true. I do see ability in Canelo to evolve even more if around those type of fighters. I always felt that his camp holds him back. He reminds me of Mayweather in a lot of ways. That's why it's so frustrating to see him surrounded by trainers who don't know how to bring it out. The brilliance that he showed in several spots of that fight were just him trying to figure everything out all at once by himself with no corner behind him. To me Canelo is a great .

[@Blackamoor711]

real talk from B HOP

[@danmarchamp]

its a privilege to listen to one of the best boxers of all time breaking down the fighting style of another greatest of all time boxer floyd mayweather.

[@pappialvarez7030]

EITHER WAY MEXICANS ARE ONE OF THE BEST IN BOXING, AND AFTER MAYWEATHER, I BELIVE CANELO IS TAKING THE THRONE.

[@imabeast318]

Floyd retired... canelo didn't take the throne

[@tmint2265]

6 years later spot on

[@dan_4531]

@@imabeast318 wym hes P4P right now

[@reynaldolopez9221]

Only because of the way they robed Lara!

[@mannyjimz721]

@@imabeast318 you see when you don't know nothing about boxing you say things like this but it doesn't surprise me.

[@mO3fnMon3y]

man i love the way Bernard explains he puts so much expression like a story i could listen to his storys all day. his grand kids are lucky

[@YakauW]

He's speaking of Rhythm and timing. We operate on a different frequency from the rest so to speak. Especially when it comes to dancing writing music playing sports. The difference between a Mexican playing drums and Hebrew/Black man playing drums is no contest. Our rhythm and timing is much more superior. That's the way YaH planned it and that's the way YaH wants it to be.....see?

[@ZatoOW]

I suggest you go watch the Trout fight again. He did the same thing except Trout is not of Floyd's level. Canelo would just sit infront of Trout waiting for him so he could try and counter. He did the same thing here.

[@HueyShabazz]

Naw you can't say that. Floyd ain't one of my favorite fighters and I was rooting for Canelo but Floyd whooped Canelo's ass with the Philly Shell. I think De la Hoya did better against Floyd than Canelo.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

ik I'm late but facts

[@billyslaughtah4049]

Finally, someone who knows boxing. I couldn't agree more brother!

[@PeacefulKancer]

I am sure I will get flamed for this but why is that black people always are the first people to mention their race as some sort of qualifier for what they did or did not get? Mayweather is a good fighter because he utilizes what he has. He is slick and defensive because that is what style suits what he has. Through training he has perfected this. It has nothing to do with race (or if you want to sound less racist, culture) but rather an athlete accelerating at perfecting what they have. If it was a culture thing then black boxers such as Mike Tyson, Aaron Pryor, Henry Armstrong, or Joe Frazier wouldn't exist.

[@JosephLandin713]

its true look what race dominates sports #accept it

[@PeacefulKancer]

***** Your comment makes no sense in regards to what I said.

[@gerrygennasty7232]

Every race/nationality does it man. Mexicans-theyre the greatest of all time Blacks-theyre the best Whites-theyre gods etc. Etc. Why do you only point out blacks? I agree that race plays no part in boxing. After all, it is a sport with athletes. "blacks always point out...". Dude how do you know theyre always the first ones to point that out? Every race does it.

[@PeacefulKancer]

Gerry Gennasty I don't think you read my comment.

[@papadick70]

PeacefulKancer You said Floyd is a good fighter Bacause he utilizes what he has. help me to understand, What is it that he Has. Bottom line Floyd was taught by a black man how to fight. His father fought sugar ray leonard uncles whom are fights, sound like you were impling that , this boy drop out of his mom and now he is champion, Floyd was groom for this kind of action.Now the styles I seen Roger use it His father use it agianist Ray So i WOUNDER WHO FLOYD LEARN THAT STYLE FROM. lET ME GUESS THE WHITE MAN. YES IT IS OURS UNTIL YOU CAN SURE ME WHAT WHITE PERSON FLOYD SENIOR STOLF THAT STYLE FROM . OTHER THAN THAT , THAT IS OURS, THAT IS WHY IT IS BLACK, AND YOU CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT.

[@BartStratton]

Great interview and interesting insight. Keep up the good work.

[@johnmarston1866]

Mikey Garcia vs Danny Garcia

[@matthewdavis8012]

Amen. James toney is underrated for real. My personal favorite boxer

[@Sms68]

Philly in the House!!!!

[@arvinsaenz7935]

Perhaps, but Marquez has explicitly stated, "what's settled is settled... [there is no need to explore fighting Mayweather]"

[@TONYLOUIS100]

Definitely yes!!! A must fight but I already know the result. A Mayweather vctory

[@jonmolina948]

His statements kind of take me back to the Chavez vs. Whitaker fight in 1993. A fight that, in my mind, I thought Whitaker got the best of. Chavez for the most part squared up trying to brawl and Whitaker taking that same defensive posture, the only difference is Whitaker was leading with his right shoulder moving to his right most of the fight. Whitaker was able to absorb Chavez's arsenal and was unscathed in the fight. I thought Whitaker could've did more damage but he didn't have the hand speed or countering ability of Floyd.

[@OGkush69x]

bernard is right! cultural is that blacks are faster and have alot more natural LEAN muscle so they have more stamina and quicker hands(with decent power that comes out of the lean fast muscle)witch is why they fight like that(floyd style for example but there all a little different and not all of them are as effective with it floyd and andre ward are the exception there beast!... and a stalky thick hispanic fighter has less LEAN muscle(less speed) but more bulk in the and bulkier amrs so in theory they are stronger/have more power but less speed less accuracy (from lacking the lean muslce that blacks are pretty much made out of nothing but lean muscle (duran,chavez sr,cotto,canelo) they dont have those fast lean reflexes for great defense but if they catch you theyll knock u the fuck out

[@jaythekinginthe323]

Dont compare canelo and cotto to chavez or duran not even In the same level duran and chavez are considered the greatest latin fighters who ever lived they beat a shit load of slick fighters

[@ForzaAquila]

that is NOT what bernard said. You completely twisted his words and just because you put the word "cultural" before your first two phrases doesn't evade the fact that you just made it a race matter.

[@OGkush69x]

that is what i understood he was trying to say but he said it more smartly exmaple by saying its cultural(so he wouldnt sound racist).. and said u (meaning mexicans) do some things better than us vice versa) thats what i understood he meant or plz explain to me what he meant by "only blacks fight like that" and "a mexican wont ever fight like that" and vice versa? its like how u want a black leaned out quick boxer like mayweather to fight like chavez SR it will not work for him at all he lacks the raw muscle power from bulky muscle mayweather ali leonard would all get KO if they tried "going heads up" so they use what there body is already good at (Lean muscle) to dodge, evade, counter, fustrate there opponents and win by points or if the ko happens let it happen.... ur not gonna see a chavez SR, Duran trying boxing for 12 rounds dancing dodging shots they would just tire there BULKY muscles out that is why u see them stalking and wanting to ko there opponents.... so in other words so u can understand me let me put it in bernanrds words... ITS HOW A MEXICAN FIGHTS THEY STALK YOU THROWING BOMBS LIKE CHAVEZ SR, DURAN. A BLACK CANT DO THAT IM NOT RACIST ITS CULTURAL MEXINCANS WANNA KNOKC U THE FUCK OUT BLAKCS JUST DANCE AND WIN ON POINTS ITS NOT RACIST ITS CULTURAL.... there happy?

[@OGkush69x]

jaythekinginthe323 i wasnt comparing them or implying they were in the same level(i was just comparing how they have the same body time with bulky muscles(as opposed to lean muscles witch blacks are made of) but i agree duran and chavez are beast they knocked out alot of slick counter punchers like the ones hopkins is describing

[@ForzaAquila]

OGkush69 Lol apparently you're not getting me. I agree, black people have leaner muscle mass, and have been dominating this sport and whatever else you want, aight? The point however is another, and hopkins is talking about something else. So maybe it's time you get your muscular black head out of your lean ass ok? Hilariously pathetic...

[@howarddavid31]

Hopkins knows what the hell he is talking about.

[@YachaazaqahlaTazamachYasharahl]

Nice , I Like this !

[@MrRayVictory]

Google it. Check out the images...now. You're preaching to the choir. Everything you're saying I've said countless times. It's very refreshing to hear another voice saying the same thing. Once again. bravo to you sir.

[@staycompassionate3811]

Hes Right

[@3earnardo]

Sucking Punching?? You mean Sucker Punching? Protect yourself at all times. If Ortiz would have done that he would not have got knocked out. And what fight were you watching?? Mayweather was dominating Ortiz and Mayweather began to pick up the pace and Ortiz could not cope. Did you not hear Larry Merchant in the interview when he said Mayweather was in command of the fight or did you not see the Compubox stats?? Ortiz would have lost regardless. And lets not forget the headbutt. Smh

[@jrbungit]

Floyd has a defensive style that is nearly impregnable. But that *is not* a "black style". Has nothing to do with race, but everything to do with training and preference. (The most beloved black fighters of all time did NOT employ this style.) Both Floyd & Bernard won a crap load of fights employing a primarily defensive style. They also have elongated their careers due to avoiding taking punishment. BUT both are among the most boring fighters you will ever watch because of their defensive styles. I applaud their intelligence and capability, but they both fall short on my list because I rarely want to re-watch any of their fights. They are incredibly effective and incredibly boring fighters to watch IMO.

[@BabyFacedAssassin301]

Not to take all the way there but its easier for black boxers to employ thats style because of the reflexes,speed and athleticism Alot of the mexican boxers may have decent handspeed but dont have the overall athleticism to put the style together Sergio Martinez- has alot of speed and quickness and can move around the ring without slowing for almost all 12 rds-he has a cycling background

[@BabyFacedAssassin301]

Marcos Lopez we can agree to disagree here. Im not trying to go into too much race stuff lol. Black athletes in general are faster,can jump higher and are more explosive than the non-blacks. Training doesnt really have much to do with it. Speed, quickness,explosiveness etc you either have it or you dont. Look at the NFL,NBA and MLB.Very rarely to you see a non-black athlete with the size/speed combination alot of the top black athletes have.

[@BabyFacedAssassin301]

Marcos Lopez Its not a style thing or even really a culture thing. For example last night- Rios is SLOW. He's slow of hand and foot-no amount of training is going to give him an significant increase in speed. Pacquiao is just overall faster and more athletic.Even in his early fights where he wasnt techincally sound-he's was still fast and had quick reflexes. Rarely will you see a fast,mobile boxer intentionally brawl. The black Cubans-they dont do the shoulder roll/Philly shell style but they still show superior hand and footspeed to win fights using alot of movement and countering. I think is WAY more into genetics than you're giving credit.

[@BabyFacedAssassin301]

Im not talking skill or ability. Im talking measureables- vertical leap, 40 yard dash times, things that can quantifed in agility type drills. For example Antonio Valencia has been rated as one of the fastest soccer players. Look at who is regarded as the fastest soccer players-mostly all are black or afro/latino. Carlin Isles is rated one of the fastest rugby players. Im not saying non-blacks arent athletic,im just saying the africans,afro-latinos and african americans have an athletic edge due to genetics. There's plenty of black athletes who are quick,big and fast and still not good at whatever sport they're in lol

[@BabyFacedAssassin301]

Marcos Lopez my case and point-Messi,Ronaldo etc are top tier athletes thats why they're considered the best. They use all their physical tools-Speed,agilty,body control etc to their advantage. Ronaldo has a 30 inch vert. They'd probably be successful at any sport they tried. If they WERE boxers-they'd employ a stick and move style because they have that athleticism. Name me a boxer who had top tier athleticism,speed,power etc and had a stationary,plodding brawler type style.

[@TONYLOUIS100]

Chavez was a great fighter and a legend in my eyes. How can you knock a fighter like that

[@TONYLOUIS100]

Bernard Hopkins is a legend and really knows what he is talking about. I totally agree with him

[@MrBigraw]

See we are good boxing purist because I agree with you as well!!!

[@jacob85USA]

with his skill even at 160 and 37 yrs old no one will touch him it would just put an exclamation point on his legacy

[@eugene680]

B Hop's a legend. The king of the middleweight division.

[@Lotus-Son]

I think Danny's just a great, fundamental boxer with a good mental game that doesn't falter under the pressure of fast or heavy hands. He may not be slick but boy he has good defensive responsibility, defense, strong fundamentals, great set-ups, and great timing. If you watch his fight with Matthyse it's not like he was "oh snap what is this shoulder roll I suddenly am doing?" It's not his primary style but it's a tool he uses against the ropes, it's just the sign of a smart, classical boxer.

[@Aware2128]

That was a reply to thurgood. He said there hasn't been many champs over 35, but I just rattled off 5 from this era. There has probably been hundreds of champs over 35.

[@techmaven5900]

In his prime, James Toney was the best "roll and counter" type fighter.

[@JediKnight1007]

Cont. Larry Merchant once said based on its size that Puerto Rico has produced more champions than any place he's ever seen. This is not an accident. Certain areas and cultures have excelled at boxing.

[@MrRayVictory]

Your comment is so on point, it's ridiculous! Bravo to you for breaking it down. BTW have you ever been to the Costa Chica region of Mexico? Check it out.

[@ANTPHRESSH89]

b-hop does not cut corners he keeps it so real.

[@koyd27]

We're not talking about UFC we're talking BOXING and you know it.

[@TheGREYGHOST1992]

I've seen Oscar Valdez use that Philly shell defense, but not the same way floyd does it. He's still very young and doesn't have that many professional fights, but you can see the best example of him using that defense in the fight against Gil Garcia. Check it out its on youtube search Oscar Valdez vs Gil Garcia.

[@marquesterry3585]

Listening to boxers talk is always entertaining.

[@tenfigurestatus]

what BHop said is the realest thing ever said!! If you watch his fight with Kelly Pavlik, after BHop beat him, he told Pavlik the same thing about how being a Black fighter and our styles are culturally different. Mexicans are flat footed fighters that don't work off of angles. Its not about race, like he said its about our cultures and how we're trained

[@vtownboxingfan]

Words of wisdom ... Bernard would be an excellent trainer.

[@Flexb123]

Alot of people thought Hops beat Calazaghe. But Jones is another level of all these guys, floyd included.

[@78LCS]

He talks a lot of kungfu principles

[@soufldn21]

people been saying boxing was dead from years back and i mean decades.

[@michaeluzor1]

Black Americans ARE special fighters and always will be, like Bernard said, it's a 'culture' related trait. If you look at the 'greatest' ever fighters past and present haven't they all been black...He is not being prejudice, he is just stating the truth.

[@cooljc26]

None of those fighters you've mentioned would give Mayweather a hard time. Plus Mayweather already beat Marquez easily. Rios and Pac would definitely be way too easy for Mayweather, and Trout would just get outboxed.

[@V1nn1ePJ]

i don't think he'll ever be an out and out cornerman/head trainer. but he'll be around the sport and upcoming fighters for the rest of his life.

[@holmes1978]

One can learn we are all equal !

[@ImranAli-tm3rq]

how old was he when that fight took place?

[@imalwaysright08]

That's exactly the case. I'm not a boxer, but understand ring generalship and effective game plans. I would have been happy with a draw, or if it would have went the other way in the Castillo fight. I have friends that box, and they learned the hard way it wasn't about being a tough brawler with heavy hands.

[@efc1234567]

It was 7months ago but that John Phillips just questioned who has floyd beat in their prime, get told who he beat in their prime then comeback with "you don't know about boxing" I'm really confused right now...

[@MRDESTRUCTION26]

floyd sr and roger were not great black boxers they are great trainners! BLACK BOXERS WHO ARE IN PRIME AND GREATS DO NOT LOSE TO NON BLACK BOXERS! SHOW ME EVIDENCE! I MEAN GREAT BLACK BOXERS IN THERE PRIMES! YOU DO NOT KNOW BOXING! IF YOU DENY THE BLACK BOXER HAS BEEN THE BEST IN THE PAST 100 YEARS!

[@myronsmith2114]

Dude Roger was a two time World Champion

[@yranaivo1]

Some of you guys getting butt hurt over Hopkins' comment on black fighters didn't listen. He never said anything about black fighters being naturally more talented. He said a lot of them employ a style that allows them to neutralize some of the conventional tactics boxers are taught to use. He said it's a style that's taught among a lot of black fighters (likely a reference to the inner city). He even said Danny Garcia could do it by being around black fighters.

[@THETHINKINGMINDS]

Remarkable statements. Intelligent, and clearly indicators of a thinking, not just a punching mind.

[@548589589548945]

hopkins should become a trainer one day,very intelligent guy.

[@assfodays]

Yes sir!!

[@irandleIV]

Bernard is exactly right. He's said this before: it's gone take a young slick fighter (black) with swag to beat really challenge Floyd and give him problems. The psychological aspect will come into play and the little idiosyncrasies that only another slick (black) boxer would know. Bernard would give Floyd hell but the fight would be boring to the general public because they'd just be sniping and out pointing each other all night. Hopkins is spot on with his analysis

[@nosher_4114]

Hopkins started his pro career at L.heavy. Name ONE future hall of fame fighter he's ever beaten, that never started out boxing at welterweight ?

[@kaloshilo]

I agree. So does Maywaether move up to Middleweight?

[@kbarrett97]

That was the only time I've ever heard a famous combat sportsman put that into words. What Bernard is explaining is also visible in MMA too. Fighters of other [cultures] will now study meticulously the fighting styles of black men. Floyd, Bones, Anderson etc its now time for you guys to move things forwards or lose the advantage.

[@Woewulf]

He is right honestly haha

[@ToneysReviews]

I love how Hopkins always brings the black card into fighting, like when he said THERE IS NO WAY A WHITE MAN WILL EVER BEAT ME, and then got his ass punished by Calzaghe.

[@Aware2128]

Wladimir Klitschko, Floyd Mayweather , Juan Manuel Marquez, Sergio Martinez, Bernard Hopkins,... That's a pretty good list haha.

[@MrBigraw]

Canelo doesn't fight with the typical come forward style but he don't have the speed and reflexes.He mimics Mayweather and Canelo definitely throws beautiful combinations.Mayweather has 2 uncles and a dad that live this sport and it shows.That is why Mikey Garcia is so good.He was born into this sport.

[@Maynerocket1]

David Haye and even Eddie chambers did a good job. The issue is that They are not as defensive as Mayweather. their a lot of skills developed on the lower weight classes that a big strong heavy weights do not have to work on due to power.

[@javiermigoya]

Damn pretty Avatar Dennis, you're right about Roy Jones Jr but not Calzaghe because Hopkins wasn't in his prime at the time they fought, and the fight with Roy Jones Jr in the early 90's was a great fight when RJJ was KOing everybody, I remember the 1st fight my Dad saw of RJJ was the Hopkins fight and before it started I had told my Dad that RJJ had a heavyweight punch and Hopkins took that away from him when the fight ended my Dad wasn't impressed with RJJ, but now we know how great Hopkins is

[@HazeAnatomy]

In some ways BHop does make a valid point... The Only Fighters who were able to Stagger or Hurt Floyd was Judah,Corley, and Mosley.... Something to think about. Cotto and Castillo had thier moments, but those first 3 i named were the only opponents to ever have Floyd actually Staggered.

[@Aurelisk]

There is a culture in boxing, this is apparent. I believe personal character is portrayed in a fighters style. Birds of a feather flock together and all. You can see different fighters gravitate towards gyms with a culture they most associate with, on a personal level. Race isn't a factor when choosing a gym like Bernard said. I agree with this and I hope others can learn from it as well.

[@DialecticDeveloper]

Garcia boxed well against Mathysse, but the reason he squirmed out of being knocked out is because he nailed Mathysse with obvious intentional groin shots at those very opportune moments.

[@norbertokros5005]

exactly perfectly said

[@Dakdizzy]

Watch "Rocky 3" to see what Bernard is talking about.

[@iRoyalpriesthood]

what are you talking about specifically?

[@Aware2128]

Floyd at his age now has become much more technical (or a better word would be probing, since he now gathers information from his opponents, processes it, adapts, and then shuts them down completely.) , but he had (still has more speed than most) that natural speed and athleticism that Roy Jone's had. Just look at him at 130.

[@jacob85USA]

floyds last fights should be at 160, there is simply no one at 154 or 147 that can really challenge him. but at 160 golovkin is the fight that needs to happen next

[@TNTOCHO]

Actually Oscar went into rehab because of his addictions, and Canelo did make 5 million from this fight plus a percentage of the ppv revenue, Guerrero made 3 million from that fight and a percentage of the revenue.

[@MaxPr1me969]

I watched the fights without the announcer's and judge it without influence. You know they're in someone's pocket. Whether they're for or against your guy.

[@ballstastegood69]

Hopkins doesn't like Floyd Hopkins has to be one of the greatest as far aging as a fighter I would say Hopkins is one of the most disciplined boxers to ever live that's the only way to last that long him and Randy Couture had a passion for their sports true men

[@jacob85USA]

because when a p4p fighter dominates one weight class for so long the only fair thing to do is move up to the next weight class. even at 154 no one there can really be a problem for floyd 160 maybe

[@MrBigraw]

The shoulder roll ended Andre Berto's career because he don't know why he is doing it.He didn't know when to use it.He did it all the way thru a fight when you don't need to do it.Berto had great movement and he decided to mimic Mayweather and he became an easy to get hit fighter.If Broner doesn't learn how to move and bend his knees he will get beat.There is more to Mayweather than just a shoulder roll.He also uses the mongoose movement and that is more effective than the shoulder roll.

[@jediboxing]

Very true. To be that big and move the way he did. To have that much speed and power at the same time. Roy also entertain. But people get quickness (Mayweather) confuse with speed (RJJ). You do not have to be fast to be quick because of the wisdom of the sport but you have to be quick for order for you to be fast! Just compare a old master that teach martial art. They move slow but have you miss because they know your every move. That is quickness!

[@cooljc26]

Yea, maybe or maybe not. But it always helps when other big named good fighters are on the card too.

[@bossayfuns6077]

The fight everybody wants to see is Andre Ward vs Benard Hopkins!!!!!

[@javiermigoya]

very true Azriel the Leonard/Hagler fight is a subject of heated argument as to who won that fight, Hagler score the harder shots while Leonard out pointed him, and in the absence of a 10-8 round you have to score it by points, Leonard was the flashier of the both and he won that fight in my opinion fair and square but damn close, in fact as great as that fight was I would of preferred not to see it happen if I could see Hagler fight again because the cost was too great when Hagler retired

[@JaimeFlorSongwriter]

Words of wisdom from the old man. I agree with him, it's about culture, not race, and some people excel at things that others don't. It's not that they're incapable of it, it's just foreign to them. That's why a monk from Asia, can control his body temperature to survive a night in freezing weather. Chi's a foreign concept to western science, so scientist can't explain it. Sociologists say that race is a concept based on inaccurate generalizing. Be careful to confuse race with ethnicity.

[@leogarcia9959]

Hopkins is right and very true Mexicans have alot of pride and tend to want to win a fight quick or be the tougher man on the night compared to what ive seen black boxers play the game a bit better

[@sustainlight1]

Bernard is right..it is about culture...Mexicans have culture as well, they might not be the best,but compete with the best...the blood of warriors is always gonna be blood of warriors!

[@MaxPr1me969]

Rocky Marciano and Joe Calzaghe both retired unbeaten...Where's the love for them as best of all time. Maybe because there Italian.

[@richardgordon7925]

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