Prime Toney vs Prime Hopkins, who takes it?

Tough one to call. But I would have to give it to hopkins. Being more crafty. But a very close fight.

 

Hopkins by UD.

 

Toney by split dec

 

I think Hopkins would find a way to win. Mostly likely it wouldn't be pretty though.

 

Toney all day. Would be the worst fight ever.

 

An elite boxer vs a very good one...Hmmmmm??? B-Hop wide UD 9-3 117-111

 

Toney would win, and here's why:

1) Toney has better defense
2) Toney would be unphased by Hopkins rough-house tactics
3) Toney was always a harder puncher pound for pound
4) Toney has a granite chin
5) Toney was a faster puncher

On each of their respected best days, Toney takes a UD, I'd say 116-112.

However, Toney was rarely properly in shape, and Hopkins was certainly the more responsible of the two.

 

I think Toney is a far more naturally talented fighter than Hopkins. In his prime, I think he has the edge in defense, power, speed, and chin. B hop only hjas his rough house tactics going for him here, and I cant see them winning him a fight against a technician like Toney.

Toney UD

 

James Toney

 

Pick em fight for me.

 

tough one, but I'm going with Bhops SD

 

I Agree...

 

I agree completely.

 

Close one - it will be won or lost on points and I give BHop the edge unless a tip top Toney turns up.