Don't be so sure that Hopkins will crush RJJ, Calzaghe and Glen Johnson were pressure fighters, which is why they did so well against Roy. If you can keep him pinned against the ropes he isn't dangerous, but even Calzaghe couldn't match Roy's speed and accuracy in the middle of the ring, which is why he hardly let Roy fight in the middle of the ring. Hopkins doesn't have that offensive gear he used to possess, and Roy is just as tricky as he is, its just Bernard Hopkins has stayed in better shape, and has made himself an elusive type fighter while Roy got bored and continued to school guys effortlessly. Roy's offensive abilities aren't all athletic he throw's genius combinations and he still has great timing, if he is allowed to fight at his pace. I can't see Hopkins rushing, I think they will be in for a very competitive fight, but I actually would favor Roy in this fight just because Hopkins is older, he hasn't foughten in much longer, and Roy is faster. Take away pressure and I think Roy is still extremely hard to beat.


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