Quote from: raleights on May 26, 2006, 05:53:26 PM
I see what you're saying, and I have a question for you since I'm obviously not qualified to answer this

Is Joe a stylistic nightmare for Hopkins?

Well i think at 40 years old yes but i do think hop would have been too much for joe about 4 years ago.Keep in mind i only give joe the edge now because his work rate would be alot higher than hops but i in no way think joe is a better boxer than hop.

As you can see i only gave joe the advantage cause of workrate. I did not think that hop could could keep up a steady attack anymore but after seeing the power he gained and the skill he still had at 175 i would pick hop at 175 to not just beat him but maybe even ko him. Hopkins ain't lacy. Joe throws alot of punches but they are slapping punches he just landed a whole lot on lacy. Do you think he would be able to come in like that on hop. If he did that fight would end early with joe being put down with a counter right hand. joe ain't that young either. do you think he'll still be throwing all those punches once he tastes a few right hands. He would get hit and if he don't have a plan b he will lose. Will he be able to handle getting roughed up cause you know hopkins is gonna be rough with him. Hes gonna grab him and get dirty with him after ever shot he throws. I take hop by ud or late ko