Quite surprising predictions on the RJJ Hopkins fights

[skel1983]

Calzaghe, Toney, McGirt and Johnson give predictions on Jones-Hopkins


"I think if Roy still has it, he can win on points. Either way it will be close and I would be surprised if there is a stoppage."
-Joe Calzaghe, Unanimous decision over both Hopkins and Jones.


"I like both of them, but if I would have to bet I'd pick Roy because of his slickness and speed. Bernard is crafty but I think Roy is going to be sharper and quicker in this one. Roy in a decision."
- Winky Wright, Decision loss to Hopkins


"Jones has more speed and more power than Bernard. Jones by decision."
- Glen Johnson, Jones KO 9th Round


"Roy will outbox Hopkins and win eight rounds to four."
- James Toney, Decision loss to Jones


"Roy Jones will outbox Bernard. Roy in a decision."
- Buddy McGirt, Former World Champion

[ryanman]

Calzaghe, Toney, McGirt and Johnson give predictions on Jones-Hopkins


"I think if Roy still has it, he can win on points. Either way it will be close and I would be surprised if there is a stoppage."
-Joe Calzaghe, Unanimous decision over both Hopkins and Jones.


"I like both of them, but if I would have to bet I'd pick Roy because of his slickness and speed. Bernard is crafty but I think Roy is going to be sharper and quicker in this one. Roy in a decision."
- Winky Wright, Decision loss to Hopkins


"Jones has more speed and more power than Bernard. Jones by decision."
- Glen Johnson, Jones KO 9th Round


"Roy will outbox Hopkins and win eight rounds to four."
- James Toney, Decision loss to Jones


"Roy Jones will outbox Bernard. Roy in a decision."
- Buddy McGirt, Former World Champion

I think these guys must have been in a deep sleep for the last 5 years.

[mattboxingfan]

Calzaghe, Toney, McGirt and Johnson give predictions on Jones-Hopkins


"I think if Roy still has it, he can win on points. Either way it will be close and I would be surprised if there is a stoppage."
-Joe Calzaghe, Unanimous decision over both Hopkins and Jones.


"I like both of them, but if I would have to bet I'd pick Roy because of his slickness and speed. Bernard is crafty but I think Roy is going to be sharper and quicker in this one. Roy in a decision."
- Winky Wright, Decision loss to Hopkins


"Jones has more speed and more power than Bernard. Jones by decision."
- Glen Johnson, Jones KO 9th Round


"Roy will outbox Hopkins and win eight rounds to four."
- James Toney, Decision loss to Jones


"Roy Jones will outbox Bernard. Roy in a decision."
- Buddy McGirt, Former World Champion

I think these guys must have been in a deep sleep for the last 5 years.

I second that!

[generalbulldog]

Calzaghe, Toney, McGirt and Johnson give predictions on Jones-Hopkins


"I think if Roy still has it, he can win on points. Either way it will be close and I would be surprised if there is a stoppage."
-Joe Calzaghe, Unanimous decision over both Hopkins and Jones.


"I like both of them, but if I would have to bet I'd pick Roy because of his slickness and speed. Bernard is crafty but I think Roy is going to be sharper and quicker in this one. Roy in a decision."
- Winky Wright, Decision loss to Hopkins


"Jones has more speed and more power than Bernard. Jones by decision."
- Glen Johnson, Jones KO 9th Round


"Roy will outbox Hopkins and win eight rounds to four."
- James Toney, Decision loss to Jones


"Roy Jones will outbox Bernard. Roy in a decision."
- Buddy McGirt, Former World Champion

These predictions must have been from 2002.

[skel1983]

I think they must of got together with Calzaghe racked up a few lines and then made their predictions.

[superheavyrhun]

Roy went down to a shot to the side of the head from Green, so if that is his weak point, that'll be ideal for Hopkins, who tends to go forward with the earmuffs, then naturally throw punches more to the side of the head than down the middle.

Even if we accept the Green fight was a complete freak, I still think Hopkins has aged much better than Jones, and will do enough to get the decision.

[BIG H]

I'd be amazed if Jones won!

[Kel]

I'd be amazed if Jones won!

So would I, these guys must have been told to say this shit to make the fight seem more plausible

[Mo Frazier]

I agree with their predictions. Roy by decision...he may even surprise us and knock Hopkins out; doubtful, but one can hope.

[Nameless]

On the Killersheep's thread, I did bet on Roy solely using my heart and not my mind, I am very surprise all these champions are thinking he'll get it as it's against all logic.

[El Kabong]

....perhaps they are hyping the fight

I personally see Hopkins stopping Roy in 3 just because B-Hop is going to want to carry Roy for a round or two IMO

But how could it end up being competitive or how could Roy end up winning? I think with the way B-Hop fights IF he shoots his wad early (and he very well could) it could be EXTREMELY competitive starting in the middle rounds with Roy coming on late as he gains confidence.

B-Hop usually starts slow and wins the late rounds...if I'm Roy I am on the bike early after landing 1 maybe 2 big punches. I try to enduce that big sweeping overhand right from B-Hop and counter it.

Roy can't let the fight "get ugly" and he can't play possum or let B-Hop stay in range. Roy either has to be outside or really close and if he's really close you can bet he will get fouled.

[Hulk]

....perhaps they are hyping the fight

I personally see Hopkins stopping Roy in 3 just because B-Hop is going to want to carry Roy for a round or two IMO

But how could it end up being competitive or how could Roy end up winning? I think with the way B-Hop fights IF he shoots his wad early (and he very well could) it could be EXTREMELY competitive starting in the middle rounds with Roy coming on late as he gains confidence.

B-Hop usually starts slow and wins the late rounds...if I'm Roy I am on the bike early after landing 1 maybe 2 big punches. I try to enduce that big sweeping overhand right from B-Hop and counter it.

Roy can't let the fight "get ugly" and he can't play possum or let B-Hop stay in range. Roy either has to be outside or really close and if he's really close you can bet he will get fouled.

3 rounds ? lol

I love Hopkins but when was the last time he stopped anyone ?

Roy is the worse for wear here, but he still has great hand speed, just not great legs anymore.

I know he's the underdog between the two, but I'm going to agree with the fighters here and pick Roy by decision.

I feel he can out box and out work Hopkins. He should make Bernard come to him.

Bernard loves it when guys come at him, Tito, Tarver, Pavlik, so Jones should play the counter puncher in this one and make B-Hop come forward.

[skel1983]

Jones has not got a hope.

[Hulk]

Theres always hope when you were once the greatest boxer of all time and your facing a 45 year old man.

[skel1983]

Theres always hope when you were once the greatest boxer of all time and your facing a 45 year old man.

That is getting on for ten years he hasn't beat a world class ranked fighter for nearly 7 years, Hopkins will beat him comfortably.