James Toney said B-Hop, "is an easy fighter to figure out" and he would knock him out. Agree Or Not

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  1. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    If Toney said that ... putting it aside ... both fighters , to me, were boring to watch for the most part ( especially Hopkins ) ... Toney didn't throw enough often and became more popular in his heavyweight career as a fat guy w a good defense and a big mouth ... Hopkins was one of the most boring fighters I've ever seen , again talented defensively and very crafty but really another guy with a big mouth .. I remember him lying on the floor really milking the "foul" by Calzaghe because he was really exhausted .. both guys were talented but for the most part bored me to tears ...
     
    he grant, Aug 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
    he grant, Aug 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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  2. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    SRL, RJJ, DLH, Ali, and Frazier were much more fun ti watch.
     
    ThatOne, Aug 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
    ThatOne, Aug 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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  3. RacingBeat

    RacingBeat Casual lives matter Full Member

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    I am biased, but I think 1991 Toney tears him up, even if it’s vet Hopkins in his younger body. JT would have him doing the crying to the ref routine
     
    RacingBeat, Aug 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
    RacingBeat, Aug 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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  4. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The benchmark should be 1991 Toney (Mc Callum I] and not the listless 168 version from the Jones fight
     
    THE BLADE 2, Aug 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
    THE BLADE 2, Aug 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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