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Lenny wrote:I don't think Hide beats either guy. The snap seems to have gone from his punches and the frailties will still be there once he takes a shot.

Plus Herbie, for all his offensive skills in his prime, has always been totally overrated. Would pick Afolabi over him any day of the week

I agree, Lenny. All those knock outs in his record and then all of a sudden it seems like he can no longer knock guys out. Couple that with the fact that he's a bit frail and the next top guy he faces should knock him out. Afolabi would have a field day with Hide.

Hide has a common opponent with Troy Ross, the recent Contender winner, in Ehinomen Ehikhamenor, better known as Hino. Hide won a shut out decision against Hino, whereas Ross knocked him out in 4. Comparing Hide's and Ross's recent fights, Ross is the bigger puncher and more technically sound.

Looking at the cruiserweight rankings, I think quite a few guys there would KO Herbie. I'm sure he's hoping Fragomeni wins. The lighter the puncher, the better.

A draw, what now then

Superheavyweight wrote:In the scenario that Herbie Hide becomes the WBC Cruiserweight Champion, do you think it would interest Hopkins in a fight with Hide?

Interesting, never even thought of it. Hopkins would hold, spoil, not get hit, finally land a solid one and it would be Goodnight Vienna for Herbs.