2005 version of Bernard Hopkins vs Glen Johnson?

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  1. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What do you think? Hopkins wouldn't have had the same work rate and stamina and he would've played a more cautious fight while Johnson would've come at him with everything? Would Hopkins counter effectively enough to level off Johnson's attack or did Johnson have the right ingredients to overwhelm Hopkins with his work rate as Hopkins obviously had trouble with guys who were busy enough later in his career (Taylor and Calzaghe)?

    Thought?
     
  2. r_9-Ronaldo

    r_9-Ronaldo Shinny Shadez Full Member

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    hopkins would probably lose a razor sharp ud and complain about how he won that fight for months just like taylor, calzaghe
     
  3. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's my line of thinking. This version of Johnson is just too determined and busy and in your face to lose to a decision or get KOed. Plus, he's got a granite chin. When they fought, Hopkins broke Johnson down from a steady dose of power shots. This version of Hopkins no longer does that. Sure Hopkins will get in beautiful counter shots but like Taylor and Calzaghe, not enough in the eyes of judges.
     
  4. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Another way to look at it would be that the 2005 Hopkins was a year younger than the version that dominated Antonio Tarver AFTER Tarver beat Johnson.

    If we're assuming that the fight takes place at 175, I think Hopkins takes a decision win. That version of Hopkins might not allow Johnson to be that busy.
     
  5. Shev

    Shev Active Member Full Member

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    Hopkins by a close decision with no controversy.
     
  6. jsimon

    jsimon Member Full Member

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    Hopkins looked great against the younger Taylor and greater against Tarver damn good gainst Wright and good against Calzaghe he dropped Joe easily Johnson is the same Johnson that fought Bernard years past the difference is defense can Johnson be better in a rematch not Hopkins I see Bernard beating Johnson similar to the way he beat Wright probably more because Winky's hands or faster than Johnson.
     
  7. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Hopkins UD Johnson
     
  8. TFFP

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    Hopkins at any stage.
     
  9. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    Johnson beats him down to a UD then of course Hopkins bitches about how he was robbed
     
  10. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    you still here to overrated Joe's victory


    people never change:bart
     
  11. TFFP

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    It's nothing to do with Joe. Hopkins was a class apart from Johnson when Johnson was very raw. I've seen nothing since then that would suggest anything different would happen

    Hopkins has established himself as a great fighter, Johnson has been an improver and a great warrior that eventually reached world class level, but had wars with the sort of fighters Hopkins would outclass.
     
  12. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    stop following me and stop those gay ass PM you are sending me with naked man in uniform
     
  13. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    okay then
     
  14. TFFP

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    Glad you agree :think

    Do you really see Johnson beating Hopkins?

    He's not a good closer of distance. He's too slow and plodding with his footwork, Hopkins will counter him easily. Every time.
     
  15. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    right now I see Johnson beating Hopkins via UD because of workrate and strenght