Hopkins new Gameplan?

[monkeyboy]

I think it will be a great rematch. Hopkins does what he thinks is necessary to win and often not a lot more. He has lost his first one in a long time and he is going to be hungry to restore his status quo. I think he'll up his early pace, and push to win all rounds. I think he will probably win on points if age has not slowed him. He might if we are lucky push for a knock down if Taylor's power fades later in the fight as it did last time.

[kallsop]

In his last few fights Hopkins has coasted the first half of the fight and come on strong in the late rounds. I don't think he has the body to start strong and maintain it. Unless he headbutts and concusses Taylor again, it will be a much clearer win for Taylor this time around.

In the first fight, Hopkins didn't want anything to do with Taylor's early power. There were some quiet rounds in there that Hopkins will need to steal second time around. It's possible, but you won't see a crazy Hopkins trying to KO Taylor in the early rounds, just like you didn't see a bold RJJ going all out to KO Tarver. It's just not his style, never was and won't be in the second fight.

All the talk is about what Hopkins can do differently, but don't expect Taylor to play along. He now knows what to expect from Hopkins and is working in the gym.

It should be a great fight. Taylor by comfortable UD.

[Run]

In his last few fights Hopkins has coasted the first half of the fight and come on strong in the late rounds. I don't think he has the body to start strong and maintain it. Unless he headbutts and concusses Taylor again, it will be a much clearer win for Taylor this time around.

In the first fight, Hopkins didn't want anything to do with Taylor's early power. There were some quiet rounds in there that Hopkins will need to steal second time around. It's possible, but you won't see a crazy Hopkins trying to KO Taylor in the early rounds, just like you didn't see a bold RJJ going all out to KO Tarver. It's just not his style, never was and won't be in the second fight.

All the talk is about what Hopkins can do differently, but don't expect Taylor to play along. He now knows what to expect from Hopkins and is working in the gym.

It should be a great fight. Taylor by comfortable UD.

Yeah but the last fight ended with Taylor being put on ***** street by a more agressive Hopkins in the later rounds as opposed to the early ones.



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[oldgringo]

Hopkins TKO 10 Taylor.

[RAESAAD]

Do you think he will be less tentative against Taylor this time around? I personally think so. The average fan seems to be under the impression that he is solely limited to boxing from the outside....and does not posess the ability to mix it up on the inside.

Sure buddies. Keep telling yourselves that. Taylor might need to remember he is dealing with one of the most diverse pugilists to ever fight in this division, as well as one of the best INSIDE fighters.

This rematch means alot to me....because if Taylor wins LEGITIMATELY this time.....I will obviously give him due credit. As it stands...he recieved a gift decision in a fight where he was outlanded and outboxed by the craftier fighter.

I agree with you on all that and I think Hopkins ends up stopping him this time around.

[rocco1252]

Do you think he will be less tentative against Taylor this time around? I personally think so. The average fan seems to be under the impression that he is solely limited to boxing from the outside....and does not posess the ability to mix it up on the inside.

Sure buddies. Keep telling yourselves that. Taylor might need to remember he is dealing with one of the most diverse pugilists to ever fight in this division, as well as one of the best INSIDE fighters.

This rematch means alot to me....because if Taylor wins LEGITIMATELY this time.....I will obviously give him due credit. As it stands...he recieved a gift decision in a fight where he was outlanded and outboxed by the craftier fighter.

AMEN BROTHER COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF!

[phallus]

this time around everything will be different. in the first fight, Hopkins underestimated taylor ( i did, too for that matter ). Now that Nard isn't the champ anymore he'll be in the right headspace for this rematch - a desperate man who will have to work every round to get his title back. i've seen interviews with Taylor, he's taking old Hops really lightly this time - i've even heard him say " This time i'm gonna knock him out ." Taylor is making a mistake, i think he'll be throwing one punch at a time in there, trying to load up and knock Hops out. Nard needs to lay a body beating on this kid early, tire him out and then take every round on the cards, though i'd love to see a late stoppage. Bottom line is: A motivated Hopkins will win, he should have won the first fight but he gave up too many rounds

[rocco1252]

this time around everything will be different. in the first fight, Hopkins underestimated taylor ( i did, too for that matter ). Now that Nard isn't the champ anymore he'll be in the right headspace for this rematch - a desperate man who will have to work every round to get his title back. i've seen interviews with Taylor, he's taking old Hops really lightly this time - i've even heard him say " This time i'm gonna knock him out ." Taylor is making a mistake, i think he'll be throwing one punch at a time in there, trying to load up and knock Hops out. Nard needs to lay a body beating on this kid early, tire him out and then take every round on the cards, though i'd love to see a late stoppage. Bottom line is: A motivated Hopkins will win, he should have won the first fight but he gave up too many rounds

a unmotivated Hopkins could beat Taylor as well as a motivated one all you have to do is not pay the judges off and the victory would be his. He won that whole fight should have been a unanimous decision on hops part but they gave it to the younger up and coming star because he was unable to do it himself in the ring!

[druth]

Everyone is talking about the adjustments that Bhop is going to make, but failed to mention the ones Taylor will make.

First off, I think he finally learned to keep his right in when he's throwing a jab.

Someone mentioned that Bhop felt Taylor's power and knows he can handle it...NEWFLASH Taylor didn't really land a clean power shot on him the entire fight. Most were partially blocked/parried.

Taylor is a hard puncher, and if he lands a flush one, it could be lights out. He ate Bhop's BEST shots in the 11th and 12th, and stayed on his feet.

Taylor by late stoppage or UD.

[KidBlackie]

Hopkins will be a little slower, and Taylor is still improving. Hopkins will still have to give away early rounds and maybe look harder for the KO. Taylor will fight much smarter though. He stood up to what is likely Hopkins best and has more confidence and is battletested now. Hopkins just flat out blew that fight, he gave it away. He has to try harder earlier and may not have the stamina to carry a full 12 rds worth of fighting.