Greater/Better: Holmes or Hopkins

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  1. Xplosive

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    Definitely Hopkins.
     
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    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Hopkins achieved more but Holmes was better at his peak IMO.
     
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    Well it's a no-brainer as Hopkins already beat Keith easily...








    No but seriously I would give it to Hopkins over Larry.
     
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    Hopkins for me. Holmes was the better H2H fighter though.
     
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    Holmes is a HW, which means by default, Hopkins is grater
     
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    I think I agree with whomever said that Hopkins is greater, but I'd rate peak Holmes higher than peak Hopkins.
     
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    I'd rate Holmes' jab, heart, intangibles and power as better than Hopkins', but not much else. I think Hopkins was a far better technician, an even harder worker and more talented guy - at least in terms of speed, defensive radar and relfexes.
     
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    Hopkins for both. Better, not by much. Greater, definitely.
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Bhop for both. I like Holmes, but hes a bit overrated. Probably should have a few more losses on his resume, and he struggled mightily against some average fighters. Dont get me wrong, he was a great fighter, but i think bhop had more nuance to his game
     
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    Id even say hopkin was a better puncher, or at least a comparable puncher
     
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    Holmes was getting overrated, but I think he's beginning to be underrated again.
     
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    Nah, Holmes was a better puncher.
     
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    I dont see it. None of them were huge punchers, but bhop, at least the younger version, seemed like he had a bit more pop. I think people rebember too much the older version of bhop, where he turned into a true powder puff
     
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    B-Hop is an underrated puncher in his prime, but I think Holmes was a bit better.
     

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