My personal thoughts on Hopkins-Jones

[-Spinal-]

Although the argument that boxing in jail is not the same as boxing in the Olympics/amateurs is a solid argument and does make sense for the Soapy supporters; The fact is that Roy Jones was not even in his prime yet when he beat Hopkins in 93! Jones had one more pro bout than Hopkins (21 or 22 I forgot how many exactly). Jones did indeed fought Hopkins with one hand(just watch the fight).


Other fact is, they were both young and they were both each others first real pro challenge and their first shot at a major title(IBF).


All this talk about Hopkins was green needs to stop because they were both simply untested against top opposition. Hence why it was a close fight(although a clear win for Jones). They were eachother's first challenge at a pro stage, man. That's all i'm saying.





Who ever don't agree? You know what, I guess...

[bojangles1987]

Seriously, people act like Roy was this proven pro and Hopkins was no where near as experienced. They were both in their first major title fight, Roy was better. It's that simple.

[-Spinal-]

Beat him with the left.

[-Spinal-]

When they stole my gold medals in Seoul. Korea.

[Classic Rock]

Are you sure this is your own PERSONAL thoughts? It's not someone elses is it?

Can we have your non-personal thoughts as well?

[Ivansmamma]

TS i absolutley right. People forget that Roy also was unproven against top opposition. They act like it was on of Bernards first pro fights and Roy already was the pound for pound king.

[IMDAZED]

Hopkins hadn't evolved to what he would become and was greener than Jones - but not so much that I thought it drastically affected the outcome. I wonder how people watch that fight and not notice how "green" Jones looked.

[-Spinal-]

Are you sure this is your own PERSONAL thoughts? It's not someone elses is it?

Can we have your non-personal thoughts as well?

Wow, I take that as a compliment


**** reminds of my first year in college when my English teacher couldn't believe I was writing my own **** (since I am Hispanic I guess a Hispanic can't be that smart). I wrote about 3 different essays in class, in her face, then boom! I became the teachers pet and my essays were used as examples of what a good essay is


But the hate only makes me want to show off more, so don't even get me started. This is a boxing forum, I write like a child here compared to my college work. I'll have you frustrated, googling to see where I "copied and paste" from and find nothing

[nachorjj]

Although the argument that boxing in jail is not the same as boxing in the Olympics/amateurs is a solid argument and does make sense for the Soapy supporters; The fact is that Roy Jones was not even in his prime yet when he beat Hopkins in 93! Jones had one more pro bout than Hopkins (21 or 22 I forgot how many exactly). Jones did indeed fought Hopkins with one hand(just watch the fight).


Other fact is, they were both young and they were both each others first real pro challenge and their first shot at a major title(IBF).


All this talk about Hopkins was green needs to stop because they were both simply untested against top opposition. Hence why it was a close fight(although a clear win for Jones). They were eachother's first challenge at a pro stage, man. That's all i'm saying.





Who ever don't agree? You know what, I guess...

ToTal agree with you, good post

[-Spinal-]

Green, prime or old, if Jones beats Hopkins now there should be no excuses. He'd have beaten a young Hopkins and an old one. Prime vs Prime just forget about it.