Fight Credential
Durability
It's well-known Hopkins' longevity has been the result of the immaculate care of his body outside the ring. But just as important has been his ability to avoid taking punishment. On the short list of boxing's greatest defensive fighters, Hopkins makes it nearly impossible for opponents to hit him flush. He's even more impossible to finish, having never been stopped in 65 fights. Blessed with a great chin and skin that has never been cut, Hopkins is street tough and extremely determined. Kovalev's intangibles remain unproven.
Advantage: Hopkins
--Brian Campbell
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