Jones-Hopkins 2: The Other Side of the Coin

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I understand what you're gettin at, but Hopkins' power at 160 compared to 175 certainly is not the difference between a mack truck and a bike. Basically, Hops power won't be a factor in this fight. This fight is going to be fairly boring in my opinion. Jones has more power, but not as much as he had before he dropped all that muscle, so his power will likely not be a big factor either. This fight is going to be about who lands the more clean punches out of the few punches that will be thrown, and who has the stamina to actually handle some business in the final rounds. exactly, and i aint sayen he will have more power, i wuz just sayen that he aint gonna weaker due to the 15lbs of muscle he will have 2add..Hopkins has never had gr8 power, or much at all, just a smart puncher, i agree with you tho fully as in the other thread we were chatten in, i just feel its not a fight, just a reality show..but i now must head to the bed take care man, untill next time..deuce

hmm I understand what you're gettin at, but Hopkins' power at 160 compared to 175 certainly is not the difference between a mack truck and a bike. Basically, Hops power won't be a factor in this fight. This fight is going to be fairly boring in my opinion. Jones has more power, but not as much as he had before he dropped all that muscle, so his power will likely not be a big factor either. This fight is going to be about who lands the more clean punches out of the few punches that will be thrown, and who has the stamina to actually handle some business in the final rounds.

Well of course you'll be a bit stronge but punching power is hardly increased through lifting weights. If that was the case, Shane Mosley would be dropping everyone like flies at 154, just like he did at 135. your right, a punch truly comes from the legs and the snapping of your waist and all..but its like this, would u rather get hit by a mack truck at 10mph, or a bike at 10mph

hmm Well of course you'll be a bit stronge but punching power is hardly increased through lifting weights. If that was the case, Shane Mosley would be dropping everyone like flies at 154, just like he did at 135.

Thanks for the props. I wrote it in 10 minutes or so. yeah i could tell u took the time and wrote it carefully...good job, and lightweight i feel ya, but by puttin on 15lbs and its gonna b muscle, u become stronger, if he dont lose much speed that is, course it could equall out, i just think that wuz a bad comment, cause, well u cant state that..more muscle=stronger

so by Hopkins gaining 15pounds he's gonna b weaker...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and to exciter..good post man... Thanks for the props. I wrote it in 10 minutes or so.

hmm What they mean is, obviously, Hopkins going up in weight will mean he has less power at 175 compared to what his power could do at 160, which wasn't all that much anyway. Obviously, if you're not that good at hurting middleweights, you will be poor at hurting light-heavyweights. Simple really.

remember this, hop is moving up 15 to light heavy,. Roy will be much stronger than nard, and he already had a huge speed edge. taking all that into consideration, jones has concussion syndrome and can no longer take a flush shot without being seriously hurt, thus we have a very equal fight at this point so by Hopkins gaining 15pounds he's gonna b weaker...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm and to exciter..good post man...

jones and hopkins are to buddy buddy these days..i dont even want to see the fight..i wouldnt mind watching this fight about 5 years ago when they didnt like each other

It has already been reported that former 4 division champion, Roy Jones Jr., and former undisputed middleweight champion of the world, Bernard Hopkins, will do battle on March 11, 2006. This has the potential to be a great matchup, since it pits two of the most dominant fighters of the last decade in a fight that already has fans talking about the possible outcomes. However, one must not forget that Roy Jones Jr, who was regarded as the best boxer in the world for most of the 90's and up to 2003, is coming off a lifeless loss to Antonio Tarver. Not only that, but Jones is 0-3 in his last three fights and lost two of those by knockout. Who would have ever imagined Roy Jones losing three consecutive fights when he was in his prime? Unbelievable, to say the least. The other man, is none other than Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins, the former undisputed middleweight champion of the world, dominated the middleweight division during the 90's and early 00's. After losing a unanimous decision to Jones in 1993, Hopkins became a working class hero in the division and kept going up in the ranks until he finally captured the IBF belt in 1995. He defended that belt against less than stellar opposition, although some solid fighters like Robert Allen and warrior Glen Johnson are part of the list. In 2001, Hopkins defeated Keith Holmes, to capture the WBC championship and later that year, he defeated Puerto Rico's pride and joy, Félix Trinidad. Trinidad, was regarded as one of the best fighters in the world, thus, Hopkins was recognized as one of the best fighters in the world. After that, Hopkins made several succesful defenses against fighters like former WBA middleweight champion, William Joppy, Howard Eastman, and Oscar De La Hoya. Hopkins finally lost his undisputed crown in 2005 by dropping a unanimous decision to prospect-gone-real deal, Jermain Taylor. They rematched in December of the same year and Taylor prevailed by close unanimous decisions. That means that Hopkins, who less than six months ago was the best pound-for-pound in the world, has lost twice in a row. As you can see, there are similarities between Jones and Hopkins. They are two of the most accomplished fighters in the history of boxing, but luck has turned its back on them lately. For one, it could be the end of a glorious journey. For the other, it might be a new beginning. Only time will tell what awaits them in their future endeavors. I don't think it's a "new beginning" for either fighter, no matter what happens. They are a combined 0-5 going into this matchup. Can anyone think of another instance of two fighters coming into a highly promoted matchup, which will certainly be carried by HBO on PPV, being a combined 0-5? This is another Lewis-Tyson. Everyone wanted it, and when they get it, then one or both fighters are too over the hill for it to matter anymore. This fight should have happened 4-5 years ago if it was going to happen. If Jones wins, then so what? Hopkins just lost twice to Taylor- everyone will say he's over the hill. If Hopkins wins, then so what? Jones just lost 3 in a row, and everyone will say he's over the hill (which they already are). This is a waste of a HBO date to me. Sorry. The only thing that might be a positive about it is that a high profile fight like this usually has a couple good matchups on the undercard.

Hopkins is not going to carry much of a punch with him to light-heavy. I don't think Roy needs to worry too much about him catching him flush with a good shot. Also, we all saw that Roy still had some incredible speed with him in the Tarver III fight. Whether or not he uses it is another question, but he still has it. That, in my opinion, adds up to a Jones Jr. win. Stronger, and faster, with a guy coming up in weight for the first time in his career (granted he started at this weight, but hasn't fought there for 15+ years). Jones should win this fight with relative ease, should he decide to fight. Hopkins may be smarter now, but he's old and slow, and Jones can still exploit that. It'll probably be a lot like the first fight.

I just hope that Emmanual Stewart gets a royalty for setting this shit up.

Does anyone else, besides Anorak, have something to say about my initial post? I made it in a serious way with an article feel and I expected some criticism. Well, maybe some other time.

jones is must quiker

I have a different profile of Hopkins than that. I always see him as a bully boy. While I love the science of hit and not get hit, Bernard always seems to run more from the bigger guys and get stuck into the smaller guys. Look at the way he tore into Joppy and DeLa Hoya, but wouldn't engage Taylor until he was tired, or wouldn't even engage Eastman full stop. You can call that ring smarts, or you can call it bully boy mentality. For this reason I think he'll see Jones as a viable (shot) target and go after him after a few rounds of testing him out. Anorak my good freind Hopkins did not tear into Oscar...he waited like a pussy (it took him 6 god damn round before he actually started to fight)! He may have gone after Joppy but then again it was William Joppy. A prime Jones or any thing near would beat Nard Hopkins every day of the week...I cant believe these two are fighting, what a shame!

FINAL GOOFING OFF STAT TOTALS: Jones lands 150 of 175 Hopkins connects with 120 out of 150 FINAL PUNCH STAT TOTALS: Jones lands 10 of 100 Hopkins lands 20 of 150

Nice piece... I am worried about Jones's punch resistance though. agreed i hope he comes ready :rolleyes:

I have always been critical a tad bit for Nard never taking a risk against a bigger fighter-he was oh so lucky that all time greats Felix and Oscar decided to do what he probably really never even considered. Now he decides to move up and take a risk and he fight an absolutely shot Roy Jones who has lost his last 3 fights... Way to go Bernard you are truly an all time great!

More like they both ride off into the sunset with more money and less respect Well said Fuego.