Hopkins-Jones,can Jones win?

[GAME]

I was actually picking Roy to win this after the Lacy fight. I thought his speed and movement would be enough to take a close decision but after the Green fight it would be stupid to bet against Hopkins. Apparently Jones has worked on power to try and get a KO. I dont think he has the confidence in his own cardio so he is banking on taking Hop out. Bad idea IMO. His best chance was to be the quicker guy and let his shots go in combos. Still look forward to this fight and wish it was on PPV over here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYz5nJ_g_xE

[CFH]

Difference is, Haye is a funny guy. Hopkins aint.

Since when? Haye is an idiot. How good of a fighter he is at HW remains to be seen.

Idiots can be funny guys.

Point taken, but I do not find Haye funny at all. I understand why he acts the way he does, but it just comes off as arrogant and childish IMO.

[gest12645]

Hopkins should win it easily. But I don't expect it to be a early kayo, sinnce B-Hop doesn't fight the way Green fights and I expect Roy to win at least 2 rounds. Anyways , Hopkins should cruise to a late round knockout

but wait....
Should Hopkins be fighting Green? I think so.

[killersheep]

Hopkins should win it easily. But I don't expect it to be a early kayo, sinnce B-Hop doesn't fight the way Green fights and I expect Roy to win at least 2 rounds. Anyways , Hopkins should cruise to a late round knockout

but wait....
Should Hopkins be fighting Green? I think so.

I agree Hopkins should be fighting Green, or if Jones felt he got cheated by the gloves or whatever do a rematch.

At any rate a casual boxing fan in America would have this conversation (and this is a guarantee)

Me: Hopkins is fighting Green on PPV
Casual Fan: Who's Green
Me: From Oz, been on a tear for a while just stopped RJJ in 1.
Casual Fan: Roy is still fighting?
Me: Yeah, you wanna come over and watch
Casual Fan: Naw just tell me the result later.

[JazMerkin]

This is a shit fight, but you can't blame Hopkins for not fighting Green. Green somehow believed himself to be worth a 50/50 split in the US. Probably the worst 'price yourself out of a fight' move I've ever heard.

As for the question, of course Jones can win. But he almost certainly won't. As critical as I was of this, I now find myself kind of hoping to watch it. It's just as well it's not PPV over here, because I'm one of those saps who would watch it.

[rowza]

60-40% to Hopkins hope Roy can beat him though I have seen some of his training footage and he seems to be in grea shape

[killersheep]

Current odds at William Hill

Hopkins -600 = 1/6
Jones +350 = 7/2

[Galaxy]

I don't think Jones can win, Hopkins is too well schooled. He'll probably give Jones a horrible beating!

[levi#1BoxingFan]

I know this is a fight that should have taken place at least 10 years ago but I am looking forward to it even though its going to be a bit like rubbernecking at the seen of a car crash.


I have never been a big Jones fan but I hope he can pull off the upset here coz Hopkins is an arrogant obnoxious big mouth with a chip on his shoulder.


Can anybody see Jones winning this?

Not a freaking chance!

[TitoFan]

Can't they settle this over a round of golf? There's plenty of young talent out there waiting to get their shot.