Mofo2 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com/hopkins-ready-murat-defense-on-july-13-barclays--64996?#ixzz2RvZ8qkOb This is a legal waiver. By copying and using the material from this article, you agree to give full credit to BoxingScene.com or provide a link to the original article.BERNARD Hopkins placed his right hand near his neck as his left hand tightened the imaginary tie he wore at Joe Hand Gym.The International Boxing Federation light-heavyweight championof the world is preparing for a blind date, Hopkins said. He conceded he knew little about Karo Murat, the 29-year-old German he will meet July 13 in a 12-round title defense at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.And that, Hopkins said, is what makes Murat dangerous."When the bell rings, whether it's the doorbell or the ring bell," Hopkins said, "I can then open that door and say, 'Oh, no,' or 'Come on in.' "Murat (25-1-1, 15 knockouts), who is of Armenian descent, has never fought in the United States and has won three bouts against subpar U.S. competition.Hopkins (53-6-2, 32 KO's) said Murat has nothing to lose. If Murat falls, Hopkins said, he is not losing to "some 48-year-old guy." He's losing to the sport'soldest world champion.Hopkins will travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday to assist Golden Boy Promotions with Saturday night's Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero bout.Along with business, Hopkins will settle a personal matter. Two years after stunningJean Pascal to become the light-heavyweight champion, Hopkins will return Pascal's World Boxing Council title belt.Each champion is fitted with his own belt, and Hopkins said it is a formality to send the original belt back to the fighter you defeated. For Hopkins, Pascal is different.He was the first fighter to accuse Hopkins of using performance-enhancing drugs, and Hopkins said he never forgot that.Based on the way he was raised in North Philadelphia, Hopkins said he would "looklike a chump" to return the belt."But I came up with a decision to go past that and be the bigger man," he said.His mind will be free, Hopkins said, then he will return to Philadelphia. Soon enough, his doorbell will ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted April 30, 2013 Members Share Posted April 30, 2013 Milking that cow till its dry, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrican23 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have no problem with Hopkins taking a 'easy" fight , only hope is he loses, but that wont make him go away anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Cleverleys left overs Bhop has took on them all, who the fuck has Clev ever fought that was a legitimate contender???? Bhop has earned the right for an easy defence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBF OG Neil_ Posted May 1, 2013 WBF OG Share Posted May 1, 2013 hopkins needs to fight mandatories so he can keep his belt considering his allure at this point is as the oldest champ ever. go for it, just dont waste showtimes boxing budget by televising it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Damnnnn so many peeps down on Bhop, I was there years ago but I've chilled now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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