Bernard Hopkins -vs- Tony Zale

[Holmes' Jab]

At middleweight, 12 rounds. Who takes it?

[RAMPAGE0017]

B-Hop takes this one by stoppage, I think.

[Holmes' Jab]

I had to think over this one for a while. I think Zale would potentially pose stylistic probs for Hopkins- he was a tremendous body puncher, had great stamina, chin and almighty punch resistance. As well as that he was able to seriously bang himself. I think B-Hop escapes from this with a decision, anything less than tip-top form, though and Zale could well capatilize. Tough to call.

Hopkins SD15 Zale

[FlatNose]

Good match up.The Man of Steel against The Executioner.I say Zale by close decision.

[Duodenum]

At 12 rounds, as specified, I tentatively go with Hopkins by decision. (Over 15rounds, I would select Zale, but that wasn't the question asked.)

[unitas]

b hop simply outboxes him behind his jab.

hop by UD.

[Senya13]

Hopkins stops Zale. He was too primitive and easy to hit for a master like Hopkins. Bernard would wear him down and force the referee to stop it to save Zale.

[Stonehands89]

I am a big fan of Zale. Hopkins was a class above, though, and it would be a clinic. Zale would eat too much leather as the rounds wore on and I see him getting stopped.

[Sardu]

Hopkins UD

[WhataRock]

Zale is equally if not more rough, strong and hard punching as Echols. Hops eventually embarrassed Antwun but was given some tough moments.

Bernard wins fairly wide in the end...but I dont think its an absolute clinic. Zale isnt as up right and predictable as Pavlik or Taylor.

[bodhi]

I had to think over this one for a while. I think Zale would potentially pose stylistic probs for Hopkins- he was a tremendous body puncher, had great stamina, chin and almighty punch resistance. As well as that he was able to seriously bang himself. I think B-Hop escapes from this with a decision, anything less than tip-top form, though and Zale could well capatilize. Tough to call.

Hopkins SD15 Zale

When was Hopkins not in tip-top form against a top opponent? Zale will give him a fight but in the end Hopkins wins a clear UD. Something like 8-4.