Rematch after 17 years....Roy Jones jr. vs Bernard Hopkins [April 17th]

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Tony

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(If beating Roy Jones was so important to him) Bernard should've just taken the 60/40 split in Jones' favor just to get him in the ring before Roy Jones turned into spaghetti legs. It's sad because Jones doesn't have anything left in his tank. Nothing! Hopefully Bernard doesn't hurt him.

This fight would mean something if Roy had won his last few fights in a row but he was stopped by a bum in the 1st round in his last fight. If Roy had anything left I would order it but I'm not trying to get ripped off.

How much is this fight gone cost the fans?
 
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Not sure if I would have taken the 70/30 though but in fairness to Roy Jones, Roy was the bigger draw and he won the first fight.
 
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Tony said:
(If beating Roy Jones was so important to him) Bernard should've just taken the 60/40 split in Jones' favor just to get him in the ring before Roy Jones turned into spaghetti legs.
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He actually did agree to 60/40 but when it was time to sign the contract the final numbers came out to about 70/30 and hopkins said he's nobodies bitch.

This fight would mean something if Roy had won his last few fights in a row but he was stopped by a bum in the 1st round in his last fight
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I dunno man, imo this fight is going the full 12 rounds. That Danny Green shit was real fishy man. For example did you know that Green had his hands wrapped 2 hours before the event and not the commisioner or a representative from roy jones camp oversaw the wrapping of the hands? When Jones protested, the IBO or whomever said if Jones refuses to fight he will be disqualified and wouldn't be paid a dime. So jones fought.

John Wirt wrote that the wraps "contain an adhesive (polyamide substrate with latex coating) that allows the wrapping to be stretched and secured tightly with a hardening effect (similar to an ACE bandage) in a way that is substantially different from the effect obtained by using traditional soft surgical-type gauze bandages."​

In addition there photo evidence of green using illegal gauze:





 
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Aw man dude pulled a Margarito?

That fight (Greene vs Jones) was stopped too early anyway.

I kind of gave up on Roy Jones after the 3rd Tarver fight. He didn't want to let his hands go and when he did, he was stinging Tarver. After that I just kind of gave up. Hopefully this will be a good competitive fight.

How much is this gone cost folks? The regular 49.99?
 
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styles make fights and roy's style and speed will make this fight competitive. Theres going to be a lot of showboating, a lot of shit talking, it's going to be entertaining to me as a fan anyway.

As far as rankings, etc it doesn't mean shit. But if hopkins wins he says he wants the winner of David Haye vs John Ruiz (both Golden Boy) so in that sense it's an important fight.

I believe the PPV is the same cost, however you can watch in in a movie theater for $15 or just stream it of course.
 
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I feel sorry for my nigga Roy he one of my favs. He done turned chinny. This might not last but 4 rounds if that long. BHop is a fool if he starts out conservative. I hope Roy wins I think it would be great for his career, then he should retire.
 
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IM THINKING OF GETTING THIS FIGHT.BUT I THINK ITZ NOT GOING TO BE GOOD.YOU GUYZ THINK THEY GOING TO TRY TO TAKE EACH OTHER HEADZ OFF OR WUT? IF IT WAS 10 YEARZ AGO ILL WATCH IT
 
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I don't think that Jones will win. But I'm still not sure enough to bet. No matter, I still voted Hopkins to win by decision.
 
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WYNO707X4 said:
IM THINKING OF GETTING THIS FIGHT.BUT I THINK ITZ NOT GOING TO BE GOOD.YOU GUYZ THINK THEY GOING TO TRY TO TAKE EACH OTHER HEADZ OFF OR WUT? IF IT WAS 10 YEARZ AGO ILL WATCH IT
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personally I think it's going to be an intense battle, they both absolutely hate eachother. On top of that there is financial incentive to go for the KO. The contract is written up to where it's 50/50 but if there is a KO it's 60/40.
 
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WYNO707X4 said:
IM THINKING OF GETTING THIS FIGHT.BUT I THINK ITZ NOT GOING TO BE GOOD.YOU GUYZ THINK THEY GOING TO TRY TO TAKE EACH OTHER HEADZ OFF OR WUT? IF IT WAS 10 YEARZ AGO ILL WATCH IT
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I think Bernard is going to try to take his head off because of the whoopin' he received 17 years ago when both of them were younger.

I think Roy may just try to go the distance and not get knocked out.
 
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I want to see this fight...But dont really want to spend the 49.99......None of my boys want to fade on it either...I think im gonna get it...Fuck it.....2 legends of the sport (IMO).....
 
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Wow (they're really trying to rip mf's off now huh....)

http://www.fightnews.com/?p=41607

No Hopkins-Jones rebroadcast

Golden Boy Promotions has announced that Saturday’s Bernard Hopkins vs. Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view telecast will only be available on pay-per-view and will not be shown on a delayed broadcast by HBO the following week, as is commonly the case. The company also announced that the $49.95 pay-per-view telecast will be aggressively monitored on the internet and any piracy and/or infringements will be legally dealt with in a swift and immediate manner. The main event is scheduled to begin live immediately following the college basketball semi-finals.
 
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^^^The reason there won't be a re-broadcast is because this is not an HBO broadcast. HBO is simply distributing it, not broadcasting it. Golden Boy & Square Ring are the ones putting up all the money, promoting, etc.

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Hopkins: It's Up to Merk Whether Roy Jones Lives or Dies

By Mark Vester

Bernard Hopkins has promised to pound Roy Jones Jr. into retirement. He was forced to wait 17-years to avenge the 1993 decision loss to Jones. Hopkins plans to punish his career rival and he doesn't want a quick knockout in the rematch. He wants to punish Roy slow. Hopkins warned Jones' trainer Alton Merkerson to stop the fight when the moment is right - or watch his fighter take more punishment.

"I don't want to look like a bully on Saturday night. I want him to bring his 'A Game.' I will knock this guy out. It is going to be up to Merkerson whether he lives or dies. (To Merkerson) It is going to be up to you to stop it! It's personal. It's definitely personal. I'm in the fight business which is the hurt business," Hopkins said.

Hopkins says the chase is over. He tried to make a rematch for nearly two decades and now the moment has finally arrived. When Hopkins and Jones first met in 1993, the vacant IBF middleweight title was on the line. The "Jones legacy" started with that win. Now Hopkins plans to end that legacy.

"He has been running like a rabbit for 17 years and I was looking for a rooster, but all I found was these chickens and he is chicken. He didn't want to fight me because after 1993 I got better, but he didn't. This victory will be one of the top three fights in my career," Hopkins said.

"Roy Jones is a desperate man. A desperate man is a dangerous man. I helped start his legacy and I'll be the one to end it. Time flies when you're having fun. It's not like I've been sitting around for the past 17 years. I've had 21 title defenses.

There is an pre-existing agreement for a 60-40 split of the money for the fighter who wins the contest with a knockout. To become the fighter who receives the 60%, Hopkins is willing to change his entire style and make it a war.

"Somebody's going to be out of character. One of us will have to be. If I want to knock him out, which I do, I will have to be out of character."
 
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Bernard should be ashasmed of himself.... I still don't understand what he's going to get for beating up on a washed up shot 40 year old Roy Jones who doesn't have the legs or reflexes anymore.
 
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You still don't get it? He hates roy jones. He wants to kick his ass.

He's wanted a rematch for 17 years now and now that roy jones is in the position he's in, he finally gives it to him.

This is a grudge match, nothing more, nothing less.

I don't see your problem with this fight. It doesn't effect any rankings. It isn't taking away any time slots on HBO (since they aren't broadcasting it), etc. No one is forced to watch it since it's on PPV, it's for their fans.

And Hopkins is calling out David Haye at heavyweight (who fights on the same day) so you know he's going to take on another challenge before retiring.
 
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