Hopkins- Jones II?

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  1. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    First, let me start by saying that i dont think that RJJ is not the same fighter that he was 5 years ago, and is no longer an elite fighter. With that being said, i think I would be intriged to see this fight. Here are a couple of reason why this make sense both fighters:
    For Jones:
    1. Jones has already stated that he does not want to wait for Trinidad in January and wants a fight before that date, possible for October or november, and in the meantime can be against Hopkins for lets say mid- to late november.
    2. It would be another shot for glory for Jones to fight and beat Bhop, since Bhop has been getting more attention and possibly positioning himself over Jones on many ATG lists.
    For Bernard:
    1. Revenge. Jones convincingly beat Hopkins years ago. Both went on to leave their mark on the sport, but Hopinks would love to get that win that has eluded him through out his career.
    2. Legacy, if Hopkins can get that win that he has been craving all his career, although it would be late in their careers, Hopkins will get his due against people who point to that loss.
    3. It would also fit into Bhops schedule to fight Jones en route to possibly getting a huge fight against Joe Calzaghe for next year!
    For Both:
    1. A sh*tload of money, and attention, we all know they love it, so why not!

    Who wins and why?

    These are just a few, any suggestions, comments?
     
    Jose FM, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. A-50

    A-50 Active Member Full Member

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    Hopkins by brutal KO. Jones has a Glass Jaw.
     
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  3. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Btw, i think Bhop would probably beat JOnes, but i wouldnt fully count out Jones.
     
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  4. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm gonna be honest, and you can say it's bias if necessary. Jones is the only fighter I openly cheer for, but I try to stay objective.

    If Hopkins beat Jones now, it would mean nothing in my eyes and I would give him little credit. He had an opportunity to fight Jones after he beat Trinidad and clearly priced himself out. Waiting 6 more years to fight a clearly depleted Jones, who is now just a shadow of himself...and lets be real here, Hopkins has aged better and clearly the better fighter now...isn't going to help raise his profile in my eyes. I think most people see it that way.
     
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  5. Smazz20

    Smazz20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd actually be very intrigued to see this fight myself.
     
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  6. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True, but the money and attention will be a motivating factor in making a second fight i believe. Also, Bhop doesnt see that way, a win would be a win in his eyes (hes crazy as a fox remember?) I guess an argument can be made that Jones was better as a younger fighter, but this fight would settle who was better as an older fighter. Cause Jones has been fighting in the highger weight divisions where the potential to get hurt is much greater than fighting at 160, or a smaller fighter in Wright.
     
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  8. Jose FM

    Jose FM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You know i think i might see Jones pull it out too, one thing bernard doesnt handle well is powerful guys with speed, e.i. Jones, Taylor.
     
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  10. Nohopesoldier

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    jones ud 8-4
     
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  12. warchild

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    I don't know who would win, but it's definitely the best option for both of them right now.
     
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  13. Kino29

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    Go RJJ!
     
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  14. MagnificentMatt

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    Hopkins has SOMTHING left, to say the least...Jones is pathetic now, and would lose by a knockout between 8-10 in a fight with Hops, in my opinion.
     
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  15. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    And it still wouldnt be Hopkins fault that he could stay in the game longer than ol RJJR...But i agree still rofl
     
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