Whilst many expect the defeat inflicted upon Bernard Hopkins, by Sergey Kovalev, to signal the end of the forty-nine year-olds career, the legend that is Oscar De La Hoya doesn?t believe that has to be the case.
De La Hoya, some eight years younger than Hopkins but who, as part of the Golden Boy Promotions camp has a well-respected opinion, believes Hopkins could fight again but move back down a weight.
As for Hopkins, he had this to say about his opponent,
‘I give him a lot of respect.’
‘We both would fight anyone and that’s how we ended up here tonight. That’s what brought us together. That’s what the people want to see, one title, one belt, one champion.?
‘When he got hit with some of my shots he would step back. But he used his reach and his distance and that was the key to his victory. He has very good mechanics and patience. It was smart that he stayed patient. He had a really good game plan. I will give him that.’
A legend, magnanimous in defeat as well as in victory but I?m not sure whether he should, or will, box on.
Will Hopkins Box On?
