In general, voters are sentimental, and Bernard's history-making win over Jean Pascal to become the undisputed champ at Light Heavyweight was one of the sweetest moments of the year. If the awards were issued today, Hopkins would have a strong claim at top honors. He is the only fighter this year to claim a Ring championship, viewed my many as the most prestigious and most legitimate title in the sport.
Lost in all the hooplah surrounding the win was the fact that this was a very close fight and the judges certainly gave B-Hop every benefit of the doubt the second time around. I had him edging out JP 7-5 in rounds. Regardless, a win is a win, and in this case, it was well-deserved, another late-career hallmark for the always-improving-on-his-resume Hopkins.
With young and talented Chad Dawson on his slate for the fall, Hopkins could claim two top-notch wins over divisional rivals by year's end and make a great case for FOY if all the pieces fall into place. Others won big fights and won championships. No one else made history.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...candidates-after-six-months-of-boxing/page/10
I'd say unless Haye beats both Klitschko brothers and barring a miracle for Victor Ortiz, the award should go to Hopkins if he manages to beat Dawson.
I don't know how I missed that. Oh yeah, I had a two year old and a three whylin out in here over new toys... 
Wow I forgot about that. He'll have to put him on his back though. That nicca couldn't win a decision against Pacman in Ciudad de México Distrito Federal.
