Middleweight Fantasy King of the Hill 7/12- Hopkins vs Toney

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jul 2, 2026.


What's the outcome?

This poll will close on Jul 31, 2026 at 5:05 PM.

  1. Hopkins by decision

    17 vote(s)
    81.0%

  2. Hopkins by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Toney by decision

    4 vote(s)
    19.0%

  4. Toney by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    Hopkins attempts to defend his boxingforum24 middleweight title for the sixth time against James Toney

    12 rounds
    160 lbs
    modern ruleset
     
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    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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  3. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    Toney seemed to be the popular pick for the next challenger, so I ultimately went with him.

    Some other reasons I picked Toney over Burley and Walker are that I was worried about Burley only having one film hurting his chances and Walker being seen as too small. I also briefly considered Fred Apostoli but thought with how the Hopkins vs Steele poll went he probably wouldn't stand much of a chance because Steele is the guy from that era with a lot more modern supporters so if he couldn't do it, poor Fred would probably get steam rolled in the voting.
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Clinical high tech matchup. I've always favored James here as i believe he had better technical skills and would have pulled out a close decision win.
     
    robert ungurean, Jul 2, 2026
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  5. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    For those not keeping up with Hopkins ongoing title reign it is as follows:

    Won the title against Dick Tiger
    Won against Mike McCallum
    Won against Freddie Steele
    Retained via draw against Michael Nunn
    Won Against Lloyd Marshall
    Won against GGG.
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jul 2, 2026
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  6. JohnThomas1

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    Hopkins versatility and livelier footwork wins the night by decision.
     
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  7. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    No...only because I just caught your avatar and I must disagree with you until it's thrown in the trash and replaced.
     
    Sangria, Jul 2, 2026
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  8. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    I mean to be fair your profile picture is also a past prime heavyweight legend losing. It's basically the same thing.
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jul 2, 2026
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  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Rest assured it's not for you good mate!!

    :lol:
     
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  10. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Holmes and Tyson are my 2 favorite heavyweights, hence the pic of them equally in action. So I disagree. Now if I had Holmes sprawled out on the canvas I'd agree with you
     
    Sangria, Jul 3, 2026
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  11. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Tell me more...
     
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  12. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I tell ya what, fix that mad vote of yours up and I'll tear up the avatar :lol:
     
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  13. BCS8

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    Hopkins woulda had his ish pushed in by Golovkin.

    That said, assuming he somehow managed to borrow Canelo's judges for that one, and made it this far, I think he'd squeak by Toney on points. Hops has the consistency and the track record and while I think Toney would certainly have his brilliant little moments, Hopkins will probably outwork him steadily for a narrow win on the cards. I say probably because let's be honest, Toney might take it too if it comes together for him.
     
    BCS8, Jul 3, 2026
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  14. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    How did I know you'd say that :beer-toast1:

    Tiny backstory: I picked RJJ and Hopkins as the 2 guys to knock Toney off the 160 throne in the early 90's. Then what was it, 2002 when they came thisclose to fighting at a catchweight? I picked Toney then. One of the many battles we never caught. Shame.

    My vote has now been changed...
     
    Sangria, Jul 3, 2026
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  15. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    We're seeing real diplomacy being done here by team Hopkins.
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jul 3, 2026
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