Toney Vs Hopkins (WBA Title) that's a challenge

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    #11
    That would be an excellent matchup. Toney might have the upper hand on the inside, but the edge in speed goes to Hopkins. The obvious edge in punching power goes to Toney, yet Hopkins has a good chin.

    Its pretty tough to call, but I would not bet against Hopkins.



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    • Kid Achilles
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      #12
      Hopkins does not *have* to put on any weight, certainly not forty pounds. Toney fights at heavyweight and there is no limit at that division. This is something a lot of people have a hard time understanding. Obviously if you weigh 130 no one is going to sanction the fight but Hopkins can definitely come in at 175 or 180 lbs no problem against a small light hitting HW like Toney. The 195 lbs or 200 lbs (honestly don't know what it is nowadays, it was 190 just a few years back) is just the ceiling for cruiserweight. There is no rule in boxing that says a fighter is unable to fight if he weighs in a little under the limit. The problem arises when the fighter weighs over the limit (even if only by an ounce or so), which is of course impossible to do at HW.

      Don't forget, they allow HW's to weigh in with boots and coats (with pockets filled with small weights...) anyway so the weights are rarely accurate.

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      • drh
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        #13
        Originally posted by Kid Achilles
        Hopkins does not *have* to put on any weight, certainly not forty pounds. Toney fights at heavyweight and there is no limit at that division. This is something a lot of people have a hard time understanding. Obviously if you weigh 130 no one is going to sanction the fight but Hopkins can definitely come in at 175 or 180 lbs no problem against a small light hitting HW like Toney. The 195 lbs or 200 lbs (honestly don't know what it is nowadays, it was 190 just a few years back) is just the ceiling for cruiserweight. There is no rule in boxing that says a fighter is unable to fight if he weighs in a little under the limit. The problem arises when the fighter weighs over the limit (even if only by an ounce or so), which is of course impossible to do at HW.

        Don't forget, they allow HW's to weigh in with boots and coats (with pockets filled with small weights...) anyway so the weights are rarely accurate.
        who do u like KA?

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        • Kimmy
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          #14
          I agree that Hopkins doesn`t have to beef up, he can be enter the ring at 175 and beat a 215 Toney. Skill is more the factor, not just weight.
          Besides, Toney is a boxer and this suits Hopkin`s style. It is also unlikely that Toney would force the pace to the extent that his extra bult would be significant!

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            #15
            Originally posted by Kid Achilles
            no problem against a small light hitting HW like Toney.

            light hitting?



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