Williams-Hopkins at 170?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Who wins and why? Assume for argument's sake the bout was set for September.

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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Hopkins wins cause he is much bigger and Williams is really tailor-made, apart for his stamina.
     
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  3. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Williams TKO Bhop
    Williams TKO Hagler
    Williams TKO Archie Moore
    Williams TKO Marciano
     
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  4. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    Hopkins late TKO.
     
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  5. TheGreat

    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    Hopkins is gonna be pushin 50 soon if he keeps it up, If PW can take his punches than I can see him outworking the 44 or 45 yr old to a clear UD, A young Hopkins wins by KO though.
     
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  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Does anyone think there's even a remote chance of something like this happening?

    What's B-Hops doing now, anyway?
     
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  7. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Hopkins said he would fight Paul but I don't know if he was serious or not. Paul would take it. He wants the fight.
     
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  8. asero

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    williams would outwork bhop...shades of calzaghe fight but bhop may have the stamina this time...it's hard to give the close rounds to the dirty fighter
     
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  9. Rumsfeld

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    If this was at 170....I tend to favor Hopkins, but Williams could definitely give him a lot of problems.
     
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  10. Jeff M

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    Paul could possibly outwork him to the decision but Hops would impose his superior strength as well. A good clash of styles.
     
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  11. Rumsfeld

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    Hopkins would also undoubtedly try to mug Williams on the inside and clinch as much as possible to tame his work rate.

    As a big fan of Hopkins, I really wonder what he's gonna do next.

    Personally, I'd rather see him fight Williams than Adamek.
     
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  12. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    I think he'd beat Adamek. I just think maybe Paul should wait before putting on that much weight for a fight but I'd would not mind seeing that one.
     
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  13. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Hopkins. Williams is in danger of having to take fights that are too dificult for him. He needs to start finding Light Middle or Middleweight (tops) fights.
     
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  14. Rumsfeld

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    He might beat Adamek, but in my eyes, Adamek is a much bigger risk than Williams, if for no other reason than the fact that Adamek can really punch.
     
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  15. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Yeah, it's riskier but just based on Adamek's power. The style is favorable for Bernard though.
     
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