Would Hopkins have beaten Roy Jones...

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  1. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    in '93 if he had the same boxing knowledge that he has today?
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He'd have - wait for it - a better chance.
     
  3. teeto

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    but my answer is still no, and yes it's set in stone.

    Roy Jones has the kryptonite here.
     
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    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    No. Both were still pretty green when they fought, but Roy's pure athletic qualities give him a big edge in any fight against Bernard. Even Bernard's usual edge in ring IQ against most opponents isn't there when he fights Roy.
     
  5. Godfather

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    :lol: Very bold
     
  6. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    Any chance James Toney could beat RJJ in '94 if he had his current boxing knowldge?
     
  7. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    Does Roy still have a broken righthand?

    Roy still wins regardless, i'm just curious to know.
     
  8. teeto

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    :lol:
     
  9. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    Has he not improved in this regard in your view then?

    The Toney scenario was a long shot as I think in these scenarios Hopkins would stand a better chance than JT.
     
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    I never said that, I was laughing at the question, which is laughable. The question was would Toney be able to beat Jones if he had his current boxing knowledge, was it not? I don't see the problem with me laughing at that.

    a) Jones has his kryptonite, which is mobility on an all time great level,

    b) The empirical evidence we have suggests that this fight will never be close in a million years. Empirical evidence is 1,000,000 times more important than any form of speculation. I would understand how your question may be warranted if the fight was close, therefore we could objectively debate and potentially give Toney the hypothetical nod. But you've seen the fight right? Well let me revert to my only answer :lol:
     
  11. DonBoxer

    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    Everyone beats Jones. Probably by KO.
     
  12. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    Fair play. I haven't seen these fights in ages to be fair. I believe you are correct in your analysis :good
     
  13. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    Even Sturm?
     
  14. teeto

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    :good

    I didn't mean to come across as a **** there btw,
     
  15. teeto

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    Even Merchant, 50 years ago obviously