Johnson vs Hopkins 2 Why Not ??

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Imperial1, Aug 6, 2007.


  1. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    :deal A few yrs back Bhop owned the Road Warrior but that was many moons ago and Johnsons was a young pup ..Now he has come into his own.I say make the fight happen it could turn out to be a very entertaining fight considering how the ROAD Warrior has progressed over the years !

    Discuss !
     
  2. King Dan

    King Dan Golovkin Full Member

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    I'd pay to watch this fight. Johnson would force the issue and make Hopkins fight.

    Put together a nice undercard and we have a decent PPV, only for hardcore fans though b/c people don't know who Glen Johnson is.
     
  3. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    This main event would be nearly impossible to sell, nor do I think it would carry much allure for Hopkins.

    I suspect Bernard will seek to get into the mix for the Kessler/Calzaghe winner.
     
  4. Boyd

    Boyd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    that would be a huge step back for Hopkins. the guy only wants BIG, BIG fights now
     
  5. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Hopkins would own him like a puppy
     
  6. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopkins is not man enough to go for a real fight like this at this stage of his 'showbiz' career......Just like those who say hopkins was green for jones,then we can say johnson was green for hopkins by the same logic hey?.....:rasta
     
  7. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Opposition counts not numbers...And was jones at his peak or best division or uninjured??
     
  8. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Thats pretty much it.

    But I wouldnt mind seeing this fight happen....
     
  9. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    I think think this fight is as marketable as his fight with Winky ..Johnsons' claim to fame is a win over Tarver and Jones one of which Hopkins does not have ..
     
  10. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Hopkins by easy UD. Pointless fight in my opinion.
     
  11. Grabonator

    Grabonator Active Member Full Member

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    I dont think its pointless. It would be an good fight.
     
  12. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Although I love Johnson....I cant disagree with ya more.

    The Winky fight was marketable because Winky is one of the top5 pfp fighters in the world...as was Hopkins (both arguably, but in all honesty in most peoples top5). The Tarver fight was marketable because it was Bernard jumping two weightclasses to fight the recognized champ at that weightclass (the Jones wins were a bonus).

    Johnson isnt close to the top10....his win over Jones is over an old, past it Jones....and his win vs Tarver was good, but awhile ago.

    There is no marketability in this. Tho I do think it would be an entertaining fight.....but one that Bernard would still win pretty handily.

    Again.
     
  13. cpnasty

    cpnasty Fight Fan 83 Full Member

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    He should have lost to Tarver twice
     
  14. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Sorry but I have to disagree ..Other than his P4P status Winky is as popular Johnson . And most people knew what they were going to get when these two met in the ring ..At the very least Johsnons brings a little more excitement and his wins over Jones and Tarver are enough as far as credientals ..No diffrent than Winky's win over Tito and his draw to Taylor .The fight is a sellable fight ! Who else could Hopkins fight that would bring as much attenetion as Johnson ?

    Calzaghe ?Thats not garunteed to happen ?

    Jones ? That looks like it will never happen ..Your crazy if you don't think people won't eat this fight up ..
     
  15. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    True.... I had Tarver winning the first 116-112. I thought that was a horrible decision, I thought Tarver won that fight.