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I expect Hopkins to whip Taylor's ass.
Who will win?
I expect Hopkins to whip Taylor's ass.
In the last second you put this vb Kori. I'm now going to sleep before the fight. The fight wchich will start at about 4am (I've got whole 5 hours to sleep)
Hopkins is my favorite boxer...
Hopkins...don't let Philly down.
Here's a link on who the "experts" think will win; Pretty much split.
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/5133896
No 40 year old has ever successfully won back his le. I doubt Hopkins will either.
Taylor is mine. You're going down DOWN DOWN!
If Hopkins wins tonight I will be seriously shocked.
The man has ed and whined so much, and experts say he hasn't improved from training because he claims "i dont need to improve to beat him." While, JT lost a couple pounds and got faster and quicker say experts (you can tell).
What it comes down to is, JT is the Champ. JT gets to stand there and dance and Hopkins HAS to chase him around the ring if he wants that belt back. JT has the advantage there, and the advantage from training. I seriously will be flat out stunned if Hopkins wins or doesnt get the knocked out of him like before.
And if it's another decision. Then JT will be celebrating once again.
GO HOGS. GO JT! Arkansas is in a frenzy today.
is this the dude from arkansas?
curiously,
littlegeneral
Lmao, yeah. He wore cardinal red trunks in the first fight that said ARKANSAS on the back....
Even if Hopkins happens to win. A 3rd fight would occur. And who honestly thinks Hopkins could beat JT twice. Where as when JT wins Hopkins retires and goodbye to him.
Nah uh. No chance in .
One more thing. You guys should bet on the youth, and the champ. You're money is gunna get took.
Watched the first fight yesterday. Taylor looks too fast and accurate. Taylor who should do better this fight will dominate.
I havent been this excited since the Finals last summer. That fight doesnt start til'... midnight I think central time. I am not sure.
Taylor...
Hopkins will retire soon.
With all due respect, boxing is barbaric.
first 3 rounds.
Round 1
Both fighters come out cautious, measuring one another. Hopkins if the first to be the aggressor. Taylor retorts by holding Hopkins and hitting him in the back of the head. Both fighters are quickly separated. Hopkins is throwing more punches but has yet to connect effectively. Taylor has yet to fire a significant shot until the final minute. He misses Hopkins on a combination. Neither fighter landed much.
ESPN.com scores it: Hopkins 10-9 Dan Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
Round 2
The slow pace continues into the second round. The crowd is getting restless. Both fighters appear to be waiting for an opening rather than forcing the action. Left hooks are exchanged, with Hopkins stumbling away. Both fighters resume digging in, matching blow for blow. Hopkins exercises patience, but Taylor attacks seconds before the round ends.
ESPN.com scores it: Taylor 10-9 Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
Round 3
After another stretch of waiting one another out, Taylor lands a left jab. Hopkins moves around the outside, Taylor maintaining caution. Both fighters appear to want to save their best for later. But the calcuations of the moment are testing the Mandalay Bay audience's patience. In the closing seconds, the fighters exchange flurries. Taylor comes out barely ahead.
ESPN.com scores it: Taylor 10-9 Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
They have the scores on ESPNEWS
its 40-36 Taylor after 4 rounds
Taylor leads 50-45 after 5 rounds
Taylor leads 60-54 after 6 rounds
So far its been 10-9 Taylor every round.
round by round summary for 4-5-6
Round 4
The strategy headgames continue for the first minute of the round. Hopkins lunges in, only to be caught by Taylor counterpunches. The referee warns Hopkins about potential headbutting, and Taylor for holding. Taylor gets off a couple of left jabs. In the final 10 seconds, both Taylor gets the better of a brief exchange.
ESPN.com scores it: Taylor 10-9 Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
Round 5
Hopkins comes out slightly more aggressive, landing a right to Taylor's face, Hopkins' best shot to this point. Hopkins lands a body shot, and a left hook. Taylor retorts with a left-right. Hopkins is scoring but Taylor is not hurt. Taylor lands two quick left jabs. Taylor lands a straight right that connects. Taylor follows up with another quick combination as the round ends.
ESPN.com scores it: Taylor 10-9 Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
Round 6
At the midway point, Taylor remains true to his patient approach. Hopkins continues to move around, and manages to get in a right followed by a left. Taylor counters quickly, then follows with another shot that backs up Hopkins. Hopkins scores with a jab, but Taylor gets in two lefts in return. Hopkins lunges and misses, and Taylor takes brief advantage. Taylor is more confident in the left jab now. At the closing seconds, Taylor finishes with a flourish.
ESPN.com scores it: Taylor 10-9 Rafael scores it: Taylor 10-9
Taylor Leads 69-64 after 7 rounds
1-6 Rounds 10-9 Taylor
7th round 10-9 Hopkins
Taylor Leads 78-74
Hopkins takes 7th n 8th rounds
Hopkins has to win the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th rounds to win if not he'll have to win by KO.
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