One of the greatest Middleweights in boxing history! Bernard Hopkins was a fantastic fighter both in and out of his prime. His longevity is unmatched and a large part of that has to do with his phenomenal Boxing IQ and skills however I wanted to focus on his prime because it's easy to forget how great he was at 160 lbs as his career spanned nearly 30 years. The Executioner at his best! www.patreon.com/haNZAgod
"In his prime" for Bernard Hopkins is at some point between 1994 and the heat death of the universe considering the man's insane longevity. Great career, great tribute.
It’s good to see he didn’t give up when he lost the first fight of his career. He’s a great example of determination and hard work. Respect to Bernard Hopkins ✊
Hopkins was a great boxer. He had a good footwork and defense. The first boxer in history to become a world champion in 4 major versions, as well as according to the Ring magazine. Three times the oldest world champion in history, who won the title according to one of the main versions at the age of 46, 47 and 49. At the age of 49, he combined two championship titles. Fire as always, Nza🥊👊
Longevity is rare in this sport but B-Hop was well preserved. Honed hus skills and mastered his craft to become one of the longest reigning and oldest champions!
One of the most skilled fighters in boxing history. A very fundamentally sound defense, incredible counterpunching abilities, effective inside game, and an outstanding boxing IQ. Watching B-Hop's boxing is really a pleasure for purist fans. Not every fan can appreciate this type of masterful boxing
No amateur career. Former prisoner. Notorious trash talker. One of the very best fighters who ever lived period regardless of how anybody feels about him.
That's a common misconception about him starting boxing in prison and having no amateur career as he had a 95-4 amateur record before being imprisoned. He also won the Pennsylvania Junior Olympics when he was nine years old. You can check the source on a boxing insider article called "Bernard Hopkins: Ring Genius Misunderstood (2003)"
Seeing the clips with Antwun Echols reminded me of how in their second fight, Echols picked Hopkins up off his feet and dropped B-Hop onto the canvas, dislocating his shoulder. Hopkins then fought one-handed for at least several rounds - and still completely dominated Echols. A matchup with James Toney anywhere from 160 to 175 would have been a masterclass in boxing genius.
Roy was flashier and had more natural athletic ability. Floyd navigated his career more skillfully. But B-Hop's insane longevity and resurgence after people had written him off (around the time of the Pavlik fight) makes him the greater legend in my mind. Also, look at the length of his title run. To stay in place and defend is more impressive to me that having one or two fights at various weights to belt-poach.
Uno de los boxeadores más completos de la historia, siempre criticaron su estilo como "sucio" pero luego alababan a boxeadores como André ward. Me hubiera encantado ver a Hopkins contra Toney
Exactamente, se trata de sobrevivir y adaptarse encima de un ring. La mayoría de ma gente que critica este tipo de boxeadores nunca se han subido a intercambiar golpes contra otro boxeador
After watching this video, what really stood out to me the most was B Hop's underrated head movement and hand speed. He was so good at rolling and slipping punches in a subtle manner, making him in prime position to counter back right away. And he knew when to throw flurries and when to exit an exchange, a very underappreciated aspect of boxing. He was in the pocket just long enough to hurt his opponents but short enough to prevent them from firing back deadly counters
Would have loved a prime B Hop vs Canelo. B Hop was excellent at fighting at his own pace and he had a size advantage over Canelo plus he had skills too. Different skillset but very effective. Roy Jones Jr, B Hop, James Toney, M.Mcallum could beat anyone on their night. Special era.
@@NotaRickRoll515 The bodysnatcher was so multidimensional he can everything. I don’t think he beat Canelo by simple fact the judge will never let that happen…
@@NotaRickRoll515 I agree. He is good I don't he is overrated. Canelo is a great fighter but I agree his fanbase is toxic and overrate him, make him seem invisible but he has the respect amongst even hard-core boxing fans like us. Those guys you mentioned I would pick to beat Canelo fore sure but I still would have loved to have seen it, wouldn't you? They would have been great fights with some great exchanges. Lot of ego and pride alongside world class skills, those are the recipes for legendary fights in my opinion.
Great video. His longevity was testament to his fight IQ: Fighting on the inside, clinching, maintaining/closing distance at will, offensive/defensive footwork, switching between defensive guards, etc.
B-Hop was an anomaly in Boxing. he peaked in the sport at an age where most boxers retire and he kept going till in his 50’s, even at his advanced age fighting guys 10, 15 years or so younger than him, he never lost a step, his slick movement, his defensive, his footwork, his attack, was all still as fast in his 50’s as he was when he was in his 30’s and younger. i loved watching B-Hop fights growing up he is in my Top 5 favourite fighters of all time.
B-Hop is a throw back to the greats of the 40's 50's ,60's 70's fighters. Pick a great from back then and B-Hop would have gave them the fight of their life. Watching him fight and breaking down his fight tapes have been a pleasure to see how he did things. He was always 3 steps ahead of the guy he fought. One of the best in a generation. Legend for sure. Jersey Joe Walcott Good !!!
B Hop is an under appreciated certified legend. I place him next to Archie Moore, Walcott, Robinson, the group of fighters who are to perform at a high level despite their age. To me a prime B-Hop beats Canelo. Don’t believe me watch the Trinidad fight.
His ability to keep his technique and fundamentals through every round is something to amazed by really great fighter and legend in b hop his right hand is nasty 😤
Bernard hopkins was so accurate with his punches !What most people don’t realize just cause you got power or can hit it doesn’t mean anything if you not accurate …Bernard accuracy and iQ was top notch!and he could hit like hell !could lunge in with a uppercut or left hook from a mile away because of his length and long legs!and let’s not talk about how great his defense was !👌👌👍🏽
BHop he started late started in prison to learn the real boxing imagine if he would have started when he was super young. I gave him props he still one of my favorite fighters of all time cuz the aggression that mean Spirit I'm going to destroy you or you're going to destroy me he had it. We need more boxers like that today
My favourite fighter of all time. He chose his path in life, stuck to it and reaped the rewards. I always thought he fought like a man who didn't want to go back to prison!!!!
Woah slow it down there bro there’s a line of one of the greatest legendary fighters who should take Hopskin’s spot like Marvelous Marvin Hagler or Carlos Monzon! Etc..
Bernard Hopkins wasn’t no joke!! He was a great Champion. Jaron “ Boots “ Ennis , I do believe, will be next Up coming boxing welterweight division super 💫 star that’s coming out of Philadelphia. Watch Out for him Folks 🙀💯🥊✊🏿🖤✊🏿⚔️
El mejor peso medio de la historia del boxeo un fenómeno venció a los mejores boxeadores de tres décadas yo creo que le hubiera ganado a Marvin hagler y a Carlos Monzón también
Prime B Hop beats Canelo by decision. If Floyd was able to out jab Canelo, B-Hop could do the same and time straight fights. He would also be willing to in-fight with Canelo too, so Canelo’s walk down pressure would be nullified.
Point still stands, he had trouble getting to Plant and Lara who are not on the same stratosphere as B-hop. I’m a Canelo fan but B-hop is all wrong for him.
@@AlexGarcia-lp6mb There's plenty of white racists in boxing fool and least bernard is a multiple weight division Champ and still a inspiration what'd you do bum
One of the greatest Middleweights in boxing history! Bernard Hopkins was a fantastic fighter both in and out of his prime. His longevity is unmatched and a large part of that has to do with his phenomenal Boxing IQ and skills however I wanted to focus on his prime because it's easy to forget how great he was at 160 lbs as his career spanned nearly 30 years. The Executioner at his best! www.patreon.com/haNZAgod
Repost Riddick bow
Please 🥺🥺
May I ask for the song?
@@victito8 first one especially
Fantasy fight suggestion for you Hanza:
Bernard Hopkins vs James Toney at 160
Who do you got ?
"In his prime" for Bernard Hopkins is at some point between 1994 and the heat death of the universe considering the man's insane longevity. Great career, great tribute.
Prime was always at young age i think,prime is based on your body growth etc,but peak was different, that's why his peak could have been on 1994+
Real old school tough boxer. Lost his first pro match too. He never let that get in the way of becoming legendary.
Also was one of Roy jones jrs hardest fighters he went against too. If I’ll be true to myself… Bernard gave Roy a harder fight than Toney did
It’s good to see he didn’t give up when he lost the first fight of his career. He’s a great example of determination and hard work.
Respect to Bernard Hopkins ✊
Hopkins was a great boxer. He had a good footwork and defense. The first boxer in history to become a world champion in 4 major versions, as well as according to the Ring magazine. Three times the oldest world champion in history, who won the title according to one of the main versions at the age of 46, 47 and 49. At the age of 49, he combined two championship titles.
Fire as always, Nza🥊👊
Longevity is rare in this sport but B-Hop was well preserved. Honed hus skills and mastered his craft to become one of the longest reigning and oldest champions!
One of the most skilled fighters in boxing history. A very fundamentally sound defense, incredible counterpunching abilities, effective inside game, and an outstanding boxing IQ. Watching B-Hop's boxing is really a pleasure for purist fans. Not every fan can appreciate this type of masterful boxing
100%
It’s a shame we didn’t see B-hop vs McCallum/Toney in 93’….
@@raz_nick4048 It is absolutely bizarre
No amateur career. Former prisoner. Notorious trash talker. One of the very best fighters who ever lived period regardless of how anybody feels about him.
That's a common misconception about him starting boxing in prison and having no amateur career as he had a 95-4 amateur record before being imprisoned. He also won the Pennsylvania Junior Olympics when he was nine years old. You can check the source on a boxing insider article called "Bernard Hopkins: Ring Genius Misunderstood (2003)"
He was never the "GOAT", but he is one of the GOATs
There is never a greatest of all time because time is always going forward. Only the greatest of an era.
Hopkins could do a slip and counter in his sleep. An absolute master of the game.
Seeing the clips with Antwun Echols reminded me of how in their second fight, Echols picked Hopkins up off his feet and dropped B-Hop onto the canvas, dislocating his shoulder. Hopkins then fought one-handed for at least several rounds - and still completely dominated Echols. A matchup with James Toney anywhere from 160 to 175 would have been a masterclass in boxing genius.
atthat time toney was having problem with his tyroides and his body was changing for the worst
I saw those HOPKINS/ECHOLS BOUTS on USA TUESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS...
TALK ABOUT BRUTALITY AND BEAUTY AT THE SAME TIME!!!!
One of the craftiest boxer
I would have loved to see him vs James Toney that would've been a real chess game
You're the best Hanza! Great highlights of an all time great.
I'm so proud of BHop my childhood friend .I got into a lot of trouble hanging with him.Glad he made something of his life and became sussesful 😎💯
Got any stories to share?
I often wonder if those kind of comments are real or just trolls...LOL
@@Soletar77 There are some merit to it. Bhop went into prison before turning to boxing to get out from it.
B-hop was almost unbeatable in his prime, a very sound technician inside the squared circle 🥊🥊
I mean he was beaten in his debut but he was less experienced
@@JonP1245 Dude said in his prime so you said his debut. Aight
That was also a Light Heavyweight fight which he really wasn't suited for at that time.
@@thehighground_ Obviously I acknowledged that he was less experienced and I wasn’t disagreeing with comment just made a minor statement,
@@JonP1245 it's poor reading comprehension
Always liked his style. Would have loved to see him vs Monzon or Hagler.
Roy was flashier and had more natural athletic ability. Floyd navigated his career more skillfully. But B-Hop's insane longevity and resurgence after people had written him off (around the time of the Pavlik fight) makes him the greater legend in my mind. Also, look at the length of his title run. To stay in place and defend is more impressive to me that having one or two fights at various weights to belt-poach.
Uno de los boxeadores más completos de la historia, siempre criticaron su estilo como "sucio" pero luego alababan a boxeadores como André ward. Me hubiera encantado ver a Hopkins contra Toney
El hombre era bueno pero dabas mucho cabesazo y tedava con los codos
Hay tecnica en lo sucio. No entiendo como la gente no entiende eso. No es un duelo honorable, esto es Boxing
Exactamente, se trata de sobrevivir y adaptarse encima de un ring. La mayoría de ma gente que critica este tipo de boxeadores nunca se han subido a intercambiar golpes contra otro boxeador
Se volvió sucio en su vejez
After watching this video, what really stood out to me the most was B Hop's underrated head movement and hand speed. He was so good at rolling and slipping punches in a subtle manner, making him in prime position to counter back right away. And he knew when to throw flurries and when to exit an exchange, a very underappreciated aspect of boxing. He was in the pocket just long enough to hurt his opponents but short enough to prevent them from firing back deadly counters
thank you haNZAgod the perfect song for the great B-hop
The Alien. In my opinion he's a top 5 p4p all time great. Love this tribute haNZA.
On a side note, FULL CLIP is a classic!
Would have loved a prime B Hop vs Canelo. B Hop was excellent at fighting at his own pace and he had a size advantage over Canelo plus he had skills too. Different skillset but very effective. Roy Jones Jr, B Hop, James Toney, M.Mcallum could beat anyone on their night. Special era.
B-Hop by decision. He has the ability to in-fight with Canelo as well
Looks fun
Canelo overrated he couldnt beat Roy jones James toney or bhop especially mike McAllum and the gman any of those dudes in their primes
@@NotaRickRoll515 The bodysnatcher was so multidimensional he can everything.
I don’t think he beat Canelo by simple fact the judge will never let that happen…
@@NotaRickRoll515 I agree. He is good I don't he is overrated. Canelo is a great fighter but I agree his fanbase is toxic and overrate him, make him seem invisible but he has the respect amongst even hard-core boxing fans like us. Those guys you mentioned I would pick to beat Canelo fore sure but I still would have loved to have seen it, wouldn't you? They would have been great fights with some great exchanges. Lot of ego and pride alongside world class skills, those are the recipes for legendary fights in my opinion.
Great work putting this one together 👏👏❗️🥊
Incredible music choice!
Well, he lived entirely in a prime
Hopkins was the first boxer I remember being amazed by❤
Best physique of all time for this sport, and boy did he ever take care of it through the years. Mix that with boxing IQ and superb defense. Legend.
Amazing video man, congratulations!
Great video. His longevity was testament to his fight IQ: Fighting on the inside, clinching, maintaining/closing distance at will, offensive/defensive footwork, switching between defensive guards, etc.
one of the hardest working boxers ever
Master boxer & legend
Awesome highlights man, keep it up!
B-hop made em drop 👍🏿👑👊🏿
Exelente gracias.
B-Hop was an anomaly in Boxing. he peaked in the sport at an age where most boxers retire and he kept going till in his 50’s, even at his advanced age fighting guys 10, 15 years or so younger than him, he never lost a step, his slick movement, his defensive, his footwork, his attack, was all still as fast in his 50’s as he was when he was in his 30’s and younger. i loved watching B-Hop fights growing up he is in my Top 5 favourite fighters of all time.
B-Hop is a throw back to the greats of the 40's 50's ,60's 70's fighters. Pick a great from back then and B-Hop would have gave them the fight of their life. Watching him fight and breaking down his fight tapes have been a pleasure to see how he did things. He was always 3 steps ahead of the guy he fought. One of the best in a generation. Legend for sure. Jersey Joe Walcott Good !!!
Great video as always and song Bernard Hopkins is one of the best defensive counter punchers
Damn, this the 2nd time I've seen you made a fight highlights since Toney-Jirov
Keep up the great work!
B-Hop was a master at ring generalship. He dictated how things went. Set traps and fell for none.
Very smart cagey fighter and the way he set traps just always one step ahead of his opponents, great boxer
B Hop is an under appreciated certified legend. I place him next to Archie Moore, Walcott, Robinson, the group of fighters who are to perform at a high level despite their age. To me a prime B-Hop beats Canelo. Don’t believe me watch the Trinidad fight.
Man, I was just about to post a comment saying B-Hop beats Canelo. And I'm a fan of Canelo.
Canelo > B-Hop.
Yes at 175 Hopkins beats Canelo with margin
His ability to keep his technique and fundamentals through every round is something to amazed by really great fighter and legend in b hop his right hand is nasty 😤
Perfect.
just imagine a hopkins now a days, he would be a nightmare
“In his prime” when he was 50 years old 😂😂😂 crazy
Bernard has pretty good footwork, I like how he maneuvers in different punching angles
Watched this earlier incognito great video great music
You’re the best at these edits m8
Beautiful video! as always..
Legend...
Superb I could make a playlist out of ur music alone
Bernard hopkins was so accurate with his punches !What most people don’t realize just cause you got power or can hit it doesn’t mean anything if you not accurate …Bernard accuracy and iQ was top notch!and he could hit like hell !could lunge in with a uppercut or left hook from a mile away because of his length and long legs!and let’s not talk about how great his defense was !👌👌👍🏽
Exactly great points
No bro he had very short arms hence all the clinching and being very defensive. He was very boring too. His IQ was insane.
BHop he started late started in prison to learn the real boxing imagine if he would have started when he was super young. I gave him props he still one of my favorite fighters of all time cuz the aggression that mean Spirit I'm going to destroy you or you're going to destroy me he had it. We need more boxers like that today
Fantastic technician
The music selection here is just as good and underappreciated as B Hop
Hopkins was such a smart and crafty fighter
He put’s ‘em down like .38 Super. 🎯🥊🥊
Primo & X ! This is brilliant, NZA.🍺 100k on the horizon.🌆
My favourite fighter of all time. He chose his path in life, stuck to it and reaped the rewards. I always thought he fought like a man who didn't want to go back to prison!!!!
Gotta love GURU and DJ Premier
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The Guru. No pun intended lol.
Favorite boxer right next to Duran. Smartest fighter
Top 3 MW of all time!
The big fundamentals 💯
He's next to sugar ray Robison. The best middleweight ever. Pound for pound one of the greatest ever. B Hop for life
Woah slow it down there bro there’s a line of one of the greatest legendary fighters who should take Hopskin’s spot like Marvelous Marvin Hagler or Carlos Monzon! Etc..
A great fighter to.
Just imagine if he started boxing earlier when he was younger. He would have been a bigger menace in the ring 😤
The Trinidad fight was the fight that put him on the map to casual fans but for us real fans we already knew how great he was.
Good shit bro. Please make Antonio Margarito highlights
Normal boxers prime i 20's
Bernad prime 35-45
Imagine if he started boxing early
Bernard Hopkins between 1990 and 2003 was consistently entertaining to watch, not as much afterwards (just spots here and there)
In his prime? I'm pretty sure that's his whole career.
Hopkins resume is fine but upon closer inspection, most of his big wins at 160 were against 154lbers...
He was a great fighter... Man I wanna know his secret, if I remember right he was like 47 or so when he was defending his title...
Yo Hanza ! You from new Zealand bro ?
One of Philly's finest.
b hops defense seems straight forward: tuck your chin, roll and smother, jam your opponent...no crazy philly shell bs, simple mid guard philly
Bernard Hopkins wasn’t no joke!! He was a great Champion. Jaron “ Boots “ Ennis , I do believe, will be next Up coming boxing welterweight division super 💫 star that’s coming out of Philadelphia. Watch Out for him Folks 🙀💯🥊✊🏿🖤✊🏿⚔️
Can you make a paulie malignagi highlight?
El mejor peso medio de la historia del boxeo un fenómeno venció a los mejores boxeadores de tres décadas yo creo que le hubiera ganado a Marvin hagler y a Carlos Monzón también
Prime B Hop beats Canelo by decision. If Floyd was able to out jab Canelo, B-Hop could do the same and time straight fights. He would also be willing to in-fight with Canelo too, so Canelo’s walk down pressure would be nullified.
Floyd didnt fight prime Canelo, that was a very raw version of Canelo.
Point still stands, he had trouble getting to Plant and Lara who are not on the same stratosphere as B-hop.
I’m a Canelo fan but B-hop is all wrong for him.
@@raz_nick4048 Sure, but you dont need to use Floyd since that doesnt make sense.
I think he got better with age!
Which one? Cuz the man had essentially two primes With all the his accomplishments in latter part of his career.
I'm one of the few people who wanted to see prime B-Hop vs prime James Toney.
3:41 Officer Kewpie
He's still in his prime trust me. Go try him.
Another upload? WHILST THE GYM IS OPEN UP AT NIGHT? by the haNZAgod it's a merical.
Great Bernard - he would be a champion and can beat Beterbiev
I think prime hopkins beats prime canelo
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Video for new champ bam rodriguez needex
lastima "la musica"...
A El tamvien le metio una chinga y gacho en peso Medio Bernard Hopkins en peso medio y le fue peor!!!😎🇲🇽👍🍺
If bernard was in his prime all those white boys wouldn't of had a chance
Still salty about the "white boys" .. Racist.
@@AlexGarcia-lp6mb There's plenty of white racists in boxing fool and least bernard is a multiple weight division Champ and still a inspiration what'd you do bum
Bad Bennie Briscoe Philly all time favorite…never this guy…no class Hopkins.