Why is Joppy an 8-1 underdog?

[Duncan]

Um..because he's a shot journeyman who was going to retire but HBO wanted a name guy for Taylor's next safe blowout?

That is exactly why the odds are 8-1. In addition to being used up, his defense is primarily designed around blocking punches with his face. Add the fact that Hopkins made him his ***** by delivering a brutal beating to him, and a loss seems imminent. Although, if I was betting, I would take those odds as I am not sold on Taylor.

[ChrististheAnswer]

That is exactly why the odds are 8-1. In addition to being used up, his defense is primarily designed around blocking punches with his face. Add the fact that Hopkins made him his ***** by delivering a brutal beating to him, and a loss seems imminent. Although, if I was betting, I would take those odds as I am not sold on Taylor.

I would totally take those odds as well.

[jack_the_rippuh]

I hope Joppy knocks him out...I'll bet on that Joppy by KO..30,000pts. any takers?

[oldgringo]

This is mind boggling. Joppy has beaten some nice fighters and is still a fairly dangerous "true" middle. Marquez was a natural 154 with no reach and no power. Joppy could still **** with Taylors nice ascension to the top if he comes ready to fight...8-1 dog is sick.

[drh]

you shoudln't come back from beatings like joppy got. not against class opposistion.

if joppy wins, taylor is finished.

[jack_the_rippuh]

you shoudln't come back from beatings like joppy got. not against class opposistion.

if joppy wins, taylor is finished.

finished before it started..

[mr. bojangles]

Joppy is a 3-time WBA middleweight champ and had a total of 8 successful defenses. Yeah, he got beat up lately but those were B-Hopkins and Trinidad. Taylor is not near anywhere these two fighters class, he's good and he's young, but I'm not sold on him yet. Joppy's got the experience and has pretty decent skills too, I won't be surprised if he beats Bad Intentions' ass.

[mic573]

I've said before if Joppy has anything left he can give Taylor a tough time and even beat him but I think Joppy is just about finished after Trinidad knocked him all around the ring and Hopkins rearranging his face. I still threw some points down on him at 7 to 1 in the fantasy betting forum though.

[Colonel Jones]

I think those are fair odds.

[phallus]

Um..because he's a shot journeyman who was going to retire but HBO wanted a name guy for Taylor's next safe blowout?

man, neils, that was well said... but 8 -1 is a little ridiculous for a hyped up guy who's been giving beatdowns to small jr middleweight club fighters. Joppy may be shot, but at least he HAD skills. "Bad Intentions" will win but i'll be surprised if he doesn't have trouble getting rid of Joppy - i mean these bull**** odds are the result of people overestimating Taylor, he ain't anywhere near Tito's skill level and he sure as **** ain't anywhere close to Bhop's. Because Taylor's management have kept him sheltered for so long, when he steps up against a guy who can hurt him he's gonna get slaughtered. It';s easy to have great jab when the other guy can't reach you, maybe Joppy doesn't have enough left in the tank but Taylor's goin down when he faces a quality opponent. Sorry guys, i just don't think Taylor's all that great, he's more like a Sloppy Joe Messy than Bernard Hopkins