Williams-Hopkins at 170?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Who wins and why? Assume for argument's sake the bout was set for September.

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    Hopkins wins cause he is much bigger and Williams is really tailor-made, apart for his stamina.
     
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    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Williams TKO Bhop
    Williams TKO Hagler
    Williams TKO Archie Moore
    Williams TKO Marciano
     
  4. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    Hopkins late TKO.
     
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    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    Hopkins is gonna be pushin 50 soon if he keeps it up, If PW can take his punches than I can see him outworking the 44 or 45 yr old to a clear UD, A young Hopkins wins by KO though.
     
  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Does anyone think there's even a remote chance of something like this happening?

    What's B-Hops doing now, anyway?
     
  7. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Hopkins said he would fight Paul but I don't know if he was serious or not. Paul would take it. He wants the fight.
     
  8. asero

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    williams would outwork bhop...shades of calzaghe fight but bhop may have the stamina this time...it's hard to give the close rounds to the dirty fighter
     
  9. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    If this was at 170....I tend to favor Hopkins, but Williams could definitely give him a lot of problems.
     
  10. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Paul could possibly outwork him to the decision but Hops would impose his superior strength as well. A good clash of styles.
     
  11. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Hopkins would also undoubtedly try to mug Williams on the inside and clinch as much as possible to tame his work rate.

    As a big fan of Hopkins, I really wonder what he's gonna do next.

    Personally, I'd rather see him fight Williams than Adamek.
     
  12. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    I think he'd beat Adamek. I just think maybe Paul should wait before putting on that much weight for a fight but I'd would not mind seeing that one.
     
  13. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Hopkins. Williams is in danger of having to take fights that are too dificult for him. He needs to start finding Light Middle or Middleweight (tops) fights.
     
  14. Rumsfeld

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    He might beat Adamek, but in my eyes, Adamek is a much bigger risk than Williams, if for no other reason than the fact that Adamek can really punch.
     
  15. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Yeah, it's riskier but just based on Adamek's power. The style is favorable for Bernard though.