Margarito vs Hopkins. Can Margo upset Hopman?

Question

Can Margo stand the power of a decaying Hopkins?

Answer 1

I think so, Margarito is on his heyday and Hopkins is decrepit. But if you say, two of them will fight in their prime, Hopkins would kill Margarito.  

Answer 2

no hop has too much for him

Answer 3

I don't think so.  Hopkins would win a boring decision in that fight.  Margarito is to slow to catch Hopkins.  Hopkins won't fight an entertaining fight like Cotto did.  Although Margarito is a great fighter he needs more overall skill to defeat a bigger, skilled fighter.  Cotto was WAY more skilled than Margarito.  He just couldn't take the punches at the end.  Bernard is more skilled and a bigger guy so he would be able to win a decision.  

Answer 4

Nope- same issue here as with DLH/ Pac... too much of a size disadvantage for Margo.

Answer 5

Can Margarito withstand the power of Hopkins? Honestly, despite the naturally size difference, I think Margarito could endure Hopkins' punches. Margarito does have a strong chin and though Hopkins is the bigger man, he is really not a one punch knockout artist. With that being said, I think Margarito could go the distance with Bernard Hopkins, unlike Oscar De La Hoya.

Now, can Margarito upset Hopkins? I think Hopkins would be too skilled and crafty for Margarito. I almost see that fight looking something like the Hopkins-Calzaghe fight, except I don't see Margarito adapting to Hopkins' tactics, which would in the end favor Hopkins.

Answer 6

No. B Hop is naturally too big for for Margarito, but not that much bigger,  but he fouls - okay, uses "questionable tactics" too much for Margo. Margarito would keep coming forward, and get frustrated because Hopkins would turn it into a street fight.  It would go the distance, and even tho margo throws lots of punches, he wouldnt be able to in this fight, and could never hurt Hopkins.

Hopkins UD 12

Answer 7

Nope. Margo cant even beat Santos. He is stuck at welter.