DeLa Hoya VS. Hopkins This Weekend

[DUKE]

I tune into most of the fights, but only post about the big ones on here. This one Definitely qualifies! Hopkins is favored, but it's hard to not give DLH a shot, as he's one of those fighters who steps it up in prime time. He looked bad and undersized in his last fight vs. Sturm, but I could see him looking much more effective this time out at middleweight. For those who care, who are you picking? Who are you taking Jay?

I'm picking DLH to pull out the upset, making that 6 titles is 6 different weight classes.

[CC]

Hopkins is one of the most dominating boxers in the world today, and expect him to win by TKO around the 9th or 10th

Am I good or what? I didn't think it was a great fight, not a lot of action, but both fighters looked pretty good. DLH looked a lot quicker than he did against Sturm and Hopkins was his usual dominating self. I think rematch with Roy Jones or a fight vs. Tarver would be good options for Hopkin's next fight.

On a related note, Morrales and Barrera signed for another fight yesterday, and I didn't see either of the 1st 2 but by seeing the clips it looks like it is a trilogy much the same as Gatti vs. Mickey Ward, I'm for sure going to watch the next one.

[DUKE]

I was really unimpressed with De La Hoya's effort against Sturm, and like most people, thought he deserved to lose the fight. I think Hopkins is one of the most dominating boxers in the world today, and expect him to win by TKO around the 9th or 10th, then again you can never count out DLH.

Plus, who do you like for Mayorga v. Trinidad Duke? I'm a big Tito fan, and I really hope this big money fight (with a $5 millon side bet) comes to fruition even in light of Mayorga's recent trouble with the cops.

Good Question Cheesehead I'm really hoping this fight comes off too. Signs point to it happening. It really depends on how Tito is after such a lengthy layoff. I'm suprised he's taking on a fighter like Mayorga without any kind of tune-up. Stylistically, Mayorga matches up well. He struggles with defensive/pure boxers, which Tito is not. He has a heavy punch and Tito isn't adverse to touching the canvas. Even though what I just wrote endorses a Mayorga win, I'm going to say that Tito is ready and beats Mayorga via TKO. It's still a very intriguing matchup. I'll look you up when that fight gets closer (don't forget Mosely/Wright either)

[Canadian Seahawk]

big (well big enough) DLH fan and I think he'll lose,,,,,I don't want him to but he will

[CC]

I declined to mention Mosley/Wright as I think Sugar Shane is going to lose, again.

[tman570]

I think Hopkins will win the fight, should be a good one though.

[BGbootha]

If I was going to bet on it i would have a tough time betting on DLH, but the fact is the only reason i am not betting on it is because i really like DLH and would love to see him win it. But again i just don't see it happening.

[Mookie4ever]

Did you see the Mexican guy on the undercard get knocked out in 30 seconds? - what a shot.

As for DLH, he did as well as he could. First knock out in a 12 year career, not bad.

[JayM09]

i didnt get this fight, i was still miffed about the jones/tarver fight, so i didnt want to fork over 50 plus bucks for a short fight.

sounds like dlh made a great effort, but couldnt overcome hopkins. ill have to watch it next week on cable to see for myself
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[CC]

Hopkins is one of the most dominating boxers in the world today, and expect him to win by TKO around the 9th or 10th

Am I good or what? I didn't think it was a great fight, not a lot of action, but both fighters looked pretty good. DLH looked a lot quicker than he did against Sturm and Hopkins was his usual dominating self. I think rematch with Roy Jones or a fight vs. Tarver would be good options for Hopkin's next fight.

On a related note, Morrales and Barrera signed for another fight yesterday, and I didn't see either of the 1st 2 but by seeing the clips it looks like it is a trilogy much the same as Gatti vs. Mickey Ward, I'm for sure going to watch the next one.