Thomas Hearns vs. Bernard Hopkins @ LHW

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  1. Dog Jones

    Dog Jones WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    The Hearns who beat Dennis Andries vs. the Hopkins that out-pointed Antonio Tarver. Who wins?
     
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    Hopkins by come from behind late KO.
     
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    Hearns by decision.
     
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    The version of Hopkins that beat Tarver would be slightly behind on points going into the 10th round about the same time Hearns always seemed to lose his legs. Hopkins then brutally stops him.

    Hearns at 175 pounds was a good boxer but didn't have the same destructive right hand against quality opposition that could change a fight like he did south of 175. Combine that with Hopkins iron chin and Hearns would be guaranteed a grueling bout. The exact kind of fight that would expose the instability of his legs late.

    Hopkins via KO 11.
     
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