Video: Bernard Hopkins on Golovkin vs Jacobs: I had Daniel winning by atleast a split decision

“I had Daniel by at least split decision but I wouldn’t have been upset if it was a draw. Worst case scenario and I went on the record the next day speaking with a couple of reporters that I believe that Daniel Jacobs won the fight by split decision but worst case scenario, worst case scenario, I wouldn’t have been upset if it was a draw because I believe that he deserved the benefit of the doubt – not because he was brave, not because he beat cancer, none of those things – but the way he fought.”

“There were some rounds that were so close where I believe they literally had to close their eyes and mark a box to say who won that round. Jacobs fought such a patient, technical and poised fight, even after the knockdown, he set up a blueprint for the next man – Canelo, to come along and study that after he takes care of his business on Cinco de Mayo, May 6th – and come along and realize that Triple G isn’t getting better. He is getting comfortable.  You get comfortable mentally first and then you get comfortable physically and then you fall off. Most long reigning champions do.”

Bernard Hopkins, who spoke with BoxeoMundial after working as commentator on a Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN show