Back in 02........

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheGreat, Apr 4, 2010.


  1. TheGreat

    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    When Jones said "60-40 and I'll kick yo ass" Hopkins steadily insisted on 50/50 despite these facts:

    1. Jones was gonna defend HIS titles at a catchweight.

    2. Jones was a bigger name AND draw.

    3. Jones had already beat him.

    4. 60-40 was very generous.

    5. Hopkins has taken less than 40% to fight lesser fighters.

    Is there still anyone here who honestly still believes Hopkins didn't price himself out because he knew Jones would kick his ass?
     
  2. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ithink if anything last night proved that Jones is at even 75 percent beats B-Hops ass
     
  3. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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    agreed mate
     
  4. Relentless

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    old man river was scared, he cant handle fast/slick black fighters.
     
  5. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Hence he reason why he has ducked Dawson:yep
     
  6. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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    i think if the fight was in '02 jones might have stopped hopkins
     
  7. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spot on.:good
     
  8. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    What a silly comment to make.

    If Jones couldn't stop a green Hopkins, how on earth was he going to stop a prime Hopkins? People are forgetting that last night was an event which pitted two fighters that were BOTH faded (all be it Hopkins was to a lesser extent). Too many of you are treating Jones to be the only one past his best. Come on guys, Hopkins is too! Dude is like 45 years old. Yes he's kept himself in brilliant shape, but last night wasn't the Hopkins we saw destroy Trinidad.

    Ideally this fight should have taken place 10 years ago when both guys were at their peak.
     
  9. TheGreat

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    Um he won a wide UD with a broken right hand, Hopkins would've got his ass handed to him in 02.
     
  10. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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    definatly ,hopkins couldnt carry roys jock strap rico how about you stfu like a good wee lassie hmmm
     
  11. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hopkins was past it last night too.

    But yeah, folks like Roy better. He'll get excuses made for him till the day he hangs em up and beyond.
     
  12. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    How about you type like a grown up, and then maybe (just maybe) I'll respond to your post properly.
     
  13. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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    you have no argument and do not deserve the time
     
  14. TheGreat

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    Hopkins bitched out in 02, and he bitched out last night, with out the incompetent ref and the numerous breathers he took last night, I'm not sure if would've won even against version of Roy.
     
  15. Uncle Rico

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    I admit, prior to last night I was a proponent of this fight taking place, argueing that it still had a lot of historical significance to it.

    But unfortunately Hopkins dissappointed me a little bit, making me wish this took place 10 years ago, a time which would have made this matchup something really special. As to who would have won, I'd probably go with Roy. Hopkins would have brought out the best in him