Comments Thread For: Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr. Trade Words at NYC Presser

[DigitalBeast]

This would have been a better fight had RJJ's punch resistance been more sound. RJJ last KO lost and seeing how easy it was to take him out makes me lean towards B-Hop.

B-Hop hasn't experienced the brutal KO's that RJJ has and in actuality - B-Hop is the better technical fighter. Which spells a long night for RJJ.

As someone stated RJJ just had incredible power, agility and speed that got him through fights - B-Hop had incredible technique. Its only natural that the speed and agility diminish with time .... but technique {Which B-Hop always had in his favor} lasts a lot longer.

RJJ should have retired right after Tito, or fought B-Hop then - Now is much too late for RJJ, while at the same time B-Hop still has enough in the tank to get the nod and maybe a KO.

OK... Bernard doesn't hit as hard, and Roy wasn't really taken out. If he got hit on the ear, then the punch may have been compacted by shock/equilibrium. I'd say if Roy was given a minute to recover, he'd been OK-ish. Roy is still a very capable fighter, and with the personal side, along with KO bonus, I expect it to be an exciting fight, while it lasts. Roy can crack, if he wants to, most likely. Remember the rematch with Montell Griffin? Personal(his 1st loss - BS). This seems to be even more so. Check your pulse, if you have no interest in this.

[DigitalBeast]

who care. in both they primes jones jr would ko b hop no question about it

Are you serious? They already had a fight. Learn something.

[DigitalBeast]

the price of these tickets are totally bs.i wonder how much will cost the ppv then.

Are you ******ed? No offense, but it clearly states the price of both tickets and PPV. I don't get it...

[DigitalBeast]

I think Roy might outwork him to a SD but knock him out..... no way. I think both will have there moments and who ever gets the win wont get full credit as the fight will be close IMO.

I wonder how Roy will handle the hit and hold/defense from Hop...

Roy by MD/SD IMO

Where moments?

As for your question - if it is as well as with Lacy, then it could look bad for Bernard(in spots). Of course, they won't always be so close(my guess), and Bernard is much better than Lacy.

[jayhova29]

even though this fight is like 6 years past its best due date i'm pulling for the executioner to beat the living **** outta roy jones jr i think bernard hopkins wants to destroy jones round by round and finally knock him out later on...i know i know roy jones jr is shot but all roy jones jr ever really had was tremendous physical skills while b hop worked his ass off every time he stepped inside the ring

B-Hop works his ass off everytime he steps in the ring. LOL, he barely throws 50 punches per round (and that number's a stretch) and his fights are boring.

[DigitalBeast]

B-Hop works his ass off everytime he steps in the ring. LOL, he barely throws 50 punches per round (and that number's a stretch) and his fights are boring.

Mental focus is demanding too. And for a guy that's 46, he's great. He's no Foreman at same age. And this fight should be interesting, if you know the story and have a pulse.

[Chunk..]

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[-EX-]

I can't see Roy winning this fight(Bernard deff knows his legs are gone, said it himself) but I have a strange feeling Roy will find a way to make it close...

[puroylan]

I used to be a big fan of RJJ until he start getting Ko'd all over the world.He should have just retired when he beat Ruiz.Now,he wants to regain his old status but it's too late for him/No ones going to buy this fight.Wait for replay.

[Mr. Invincible]

This is a joke of a fight since Jones got KO'd in one round. Seriously PPV? I hope this bout tanks.

This is bad for the sport.

Funny how you say that wth Morales as your avatar......