Bernard Hopkins vs. Beibut Shumenov
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Jordan Echavez, Contributing Writer
And for the main event I’ll go with Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision over Beibut Shumenov. Too much experience for the seemingly ageless “Alien.” It should be fun to watch though because Shumenov is no push over, but I feel Hopkins has all the tools to neutralize his opponent.
Prediction: Hopkins
Gino Garcia, Staff Writer
Bernard Hopkins vs. Beibut Shumenov should certainly be an exciting match up. A true veteran takes on a young, hard-hitting giant. In the end, I think experience wins this fight. I am going with Hopkins by split decision.
Prediction: Hopkins
Lenin Acevedo, Photographer
I haven’t seen enough of Beibut Shumenov to really give him a chance. In his last fight he looked good, but against a future hall of famer I don’t think that’ll be enough. I see Bernard Hopkins frustrating Shumenov with ring tactics and essentially winning by decision.
Prediction: Hopkins
Rob Anthony, Contributing Writer
Bernard Hopkins vs. Beibut Shumenov is the same story line. How is Hopkins able to beat the clock, father time, gravity. Why is he still fighting? Why aren’t these younger fighters that are 20-25 years his junior not blowing him out? More of the same result this Saturday as “The Alien” will prevail in his first stop on the quest to unifying the Light Heavyweight division.
Prediction: Hopkins
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
What can I say about this fight. If it were anyone else, it would be ridiculous to sit here and try to rationalize picking a 49-year old boxer. But Bernard Hopkins is no ordinary boxer or man. He’s a legend and on Saturday night, Beibut Shumenov will find out firsthand why. I think Hopkins lands the cleaner shots with his angles and ring generalship frustrating the WBA champion.
Prediction: Hopkins
