Hopkins - Jones Jr. II - Your Thoughts?

[Deeznuts]

I'm not sure who wins, but we lose........

lol, u write about that

[robjr]

The rematch between these two has been talked about for years but there's a reason this fight hasn't taken place. Hops knows that stylistically Roy is a bad matchup for him. Even though Jones isn't the same fighter he used to be he's retained about 80-85% of his hand speed which is a helluva lot faster than the most of the elite boxers today. His foot speed has slowed down much more but with that matchup Hopkins could get beat to the punch every single time. That's what happened in the first fight. He made Hopkins very gun shy because of the speed difference & I can see the same kind of tactical battle. This is the fight where you'd see Hopkins looking like a 42 year old because Roy has the speed to expose that.

couldnt of said it better myself.

[-EX-]

I doubt it would happen since neither can agree on money.

[wmute]

10 years late,

If we were 30 years ago, Hopkins, Jones and Toney would have fought each other 10 times combined or so.

Damn modern boxing for this waste

[Knicksman20]

Definitely a rematch I'd like to see but it ain't happenin', RJJ talked waaaay too much **** b4 he got knocked off his throne. I remember when they asked Roy about the rematch, he demanded like 60% or 70% of the purse (win or lose) just cuz he got a decision against Hop like 10yrs ago. Since that defeat, Ex went on to become a champ (of 2 divisions) & defended his title like 20 times. Now that Roy ain't **** & the rolls are basically reversed u think RJJ even deserves one?? It's a dream fight but so is Ray Leonard vs B-Hop (Not gon happen). Now can u Dig Dat?!?

Inaccurate statement. Talks about a rematch in 2001 were killed because Hopkins over estimated his value back then. Roy was the Light Heavy champ & was P4P 1 back then. Hopkins had just won the middle weight tournament & defeated Tito. That was his biggest win in his career at that time. So if you were in Roy's position being a current champ, P4P #1, & already have a W against the guy, would you give him a 50/50 split? I highly doubt.

[ROSEWOOD]

I believe RJJ dodged him for a reason...B-Hop all day

[robjr]

I believe RJJ dodged him for a reason...B-Hop all day

ya musta forgot..