J.T. (now)vsB-Hop (5 yrs ago)

[RAESAAD]

Hopkins stunned him. Wow. I find that hard to believe considering it was Taylor's FIRST BIG FIGHT, not to mention he took a nasty headbutt that changed the entire fight around. 5 years ago, if Hopkins lands 2 or 3 clean headbutts and maybe rams his elbow into Taylor's neck a few times, MAYBE Hopkins KO's him in the championship rounds. MAYBE.

Be rational you saw it as did many others like Hopkins said he had him on ***** street a few times and I think most certainly would have stopped him had there been a 13th round in the first fight.....albeit Taylor was very tired at that point it does not matter a KO or TKO is just that.

[RAESAAD]

Was Taylor hurt in the first fight?

Im not disagreeing but I also think you can make the case that he was just flat out exhausted. In fact I think he was more exhausted then he ever was hurt.

Exhausted or hurt is doesnt matter...he was ready to be had in the first fight and Hopkins for whatever reason refused to go WIN the fight-I will be asking WHY for a long long time just as I have asked WHY he never gave more of an effort down the stretch against Jones when he knew and everyone knew he was going to lose the fight on points.

But I digress...

Your probably right it was probably more tired than hurt but either way it would have counted as a TKO.....but oh well coulda,shoulda,woulda it did not happen and I think Taylor is a very good fighter I am not trying to hate on him but he was not as impressive as a 27 year old who is bigger,stronger and faster than a 40 year old should have been and for that I credit Hopkins craftiness......He did not get exposed like RJJ.

[TyrantT316]

5 years ago, I definitely think Hopkins would have beaten Taylor...

[AintGottaClue]

deigo my friend did taylor **** **** u so hard u got even more dumb? Hopkisn had taylor out on his feet in rounds 10-11-12 in the first fight and had him in trouble again in the second? no to mention hopkins was robbed outta those 2 fights, and he is 41 years old, u can not sit there and tell me B-hop was not better in 2001 then he is now, i just feel bad for taylor that he cant beat up a senior citizen, god your dumb, makes me feel bad to be a corrales fan

[AintGottaClue]

Maybe SturmRules is assuming that because Hopkins' right hand never had Taylor hurt and that Taylor can take his best shots, that means Hopkins would definitely KO Taylor? Listen, you ignorant little jackass, the last thing to leave a fighter is his punch. If Hopkins couldn't do any significant damage to Taylor now when he landed clean what makes you think 5 years ago makes a difference? Taylor has never been down or hurt in a ****ing fight. Say Hopkins would outpoint him if you want, but don't say Hopkins would easily KO him because that exposes you as the ****ing moron you are.

this is the most idiotic post i have ever seen, hopkins never landed anything flush? taylor is the one who never landed a flush shot in the first fight, hopkins never hurt him? did u see the first fight, you seem to be fasinated with me, such pent up anger, go masterbate to my name and feel better about yourself you "little jackass" lol

[Grimgash]

deigo my friend did taylor **** **** u so hard u got even more dumb? Hopkisn had taylor out on his feet in rounds 10-11-12 in the first fight and had him in trouble again in the second? no to mention hopkins was robbed outta those 2 fights, and he is 41 years old, u can not sit there and tell me B-hop was not better in 2001 then he is now, i just feel bad for taylor that he cant beat up a senior citizen, god your dumb, makes me feel bad to be a corrales fan

I don't recall Taylor being hurt in the second fight, maybe because i was drinking or what but, I don't remember, what round was it? The first fight I think Taylor just wasted too much energy, yes it would have been a TKO but not because Hopkins did anything. I think he loses by TKO against Hopkins 5 years ago, rematch though it would be taylor winning again. Mainly Taylor would tire in first one like this time, but hopkins would finish, Taylor would take the rematch much in the same fashion he won these two.

[DiegoFuego]

this is the most idiotic post i have ever seen, hopkins never landed anything flush? taylor is the one who never landed a flush shot in the first fight, hopkins never hurt him? did u see the first fight, you seem to be fasinated with me, such pent up anger, go masterbate to my name and feel better about yourself you "little jackass" lol

stop acting like a ****** and debate like a man, you little ****sexual ****. why are you using terms like "**** ****" in a boxing discussion? somebody letting their gay fantasies leak out? back up your arguments instead of resorting to insults about being gay, ****wad.

[Void]

Whoever created this thread is ******. What about the present Hopkins vs Taylor of 5 years? Taylor now vs Hopkins of 5 years ago? Taylor still wins both regardless.

[AintGottaClue]

I don't recall Taylor being hurt in the second fight, maybe because i was drinking or what but, I don't remember, what round was it? The first fight I think Taylor just wasted too much energy, yes it would have been a TKO but not because Hopkins did anything. I think he loses by TKO against Hopkins 5 years ago, rematch though it would be taylor winning again. Mainly Taylor would tire in first one like this time, but hopkins would finish, Taylor would take the rematch much in the same fashion he won these two.

he hurt him in the 12th, and when u get punched u get hurt cause it hurts lol, hopkins is famous for his withering right hand shots, he clocked taylor with them and taylor almost got ktfo, luckly for him hbo had his back and he got 2 wins

[trinidadpr87]

Hopkins by decision.