Hopkins/Jones v Haye- Had the Talk Materialised, What Would Have Happened?

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  1. JimiRB

    JimiRB Member Full Member

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    All the talk about David Haye reminds me of the time when, just after beating Valuev, there was talk of Jones and Hopkins calling him out. From what I recall I think Hopkins actually did!

    The former would undoubtedly be an absolute massacre. I think Jones would have been violently knocked out and possibly permanently damaged as a result. Thankfully the fight never happened.

    However, given Hopkins' recent acquisition of the LHW title, I can't help thinking what would have happened if Haye had perhaps come back down and fought Hopkins at a catch weight. Even though Hopkins is by no means a spent force, he showed a vulnerability to knock downs in Pascal I. Given Haye's speed, power and strength advantage, I can't help but look past a Haye knockout within 6 rounds.

    Either way, despite the noises made by both American fighters, these fights were never in any danger of happening! Just wanted to gauge people's opinions.
     
    JimiRB, Jun 17, 2011
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  2. AnthonyW

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    Big size difference between the two. Hopkins would have few advantages in this bout apart from ring IQ. The odds would literally be stacked against him.

    I don't believe he was serious about calling him out.
     
    AnthonyW, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Haye has a thing for former SMWs:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwUx_bcHaHU[/ame]
     
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  4. Andy McNab

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    I reckon both get stopped.
     
    Andy McNab, Jun 17, 2011
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  5. HENDO

    HENDO Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It was after Haye beat Ruiz, and that's a step too far.

    Haye probably knocks them both out, including Hopkins.

    Although, I have learned to never doubt Hopkins...
     
    HENDO, Jun 17, 2011
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