Taylor looks outmatched just in the promo, you might as well put rapper 'fabulous' out there
http://hboppv.com/events/hopkins_taylor/img/poster300.jpg
I've been betting boxing for a very long time and I'm no square. This seems to be a very brave move to put Money on Taylor when He hasn't beat anyone even in Hopkins Class ? I will predict a slow and methodical beating. Taylor needs more seasoning and will soon be ready but not this Saturday IMOblue edwards said:
<HR style="COLOR: #fdde82" SIZE=1> <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->If you like Hopkins you must love the less than 2-1 lay. I remember years ago when I was covering the Hagler Mugabi fight I was sitting in the sports book and started talking to some sharps who were waiting for one fight to retire on. They figured after the Mugabi fight Hagler would fight Donald Curry (at the time considered a top pound for pound) and Hagler would come 250 or less. It looks like they had that one figured as even the Hagler that lost to Leonard would have crushed Curry. For you guys that believe in Hopkins this might be your Hagler Curry fight.
I posted this in another forum. Even with what I say above I have been waiting to bet Taylor since before the fight was made. I think Hopkins is much like Tszyu and is wearing down. However it looks like I waited too long as the price on Taylor is getting smaller.
I posted this in another forum. Even with what I say above I have been waiting to bet Taylor since before the fight was made. I think Hopkins is much like Tszyu and is wearing down. However it looks like I waited too long as the price on Taylor is getting smaller.
You guys aren't listening. Taylor is a very good fighter but He's green as a cucumber ! In a few years He will be a real Champ but He will not win this fight and - 155 is a bargain ! Nobody listened to me when I told everyone to take Floyd Mayweather to win by a knock out last fight either. Way too soon for Taylor to be meeting a great Champ like Hopkins.
I think the biggest argument the taylor backers use is the fact that big mouth bernard is 40 now. hopkins wants to ruin this guy and i expect to him fight the fight of his life.Forget the age hopkins is still hungry. Taylor has lightning fast jabs but i think hopkins will do what he does best, Frustrate him until he makes a mistake. Anything on Hopkins under 160 is a gift imo. Taylor reminds me of Eddie George in a way. Looking at him the guy looks like the total package but underneath the facade there is something missing.We'll see...
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Hopkins is going to win IMO. Why? Sometimes people overlook subtle things. Taylor has looked VERY good against marginal opposition but he has some noticeable flaws...
1. Not an infighter from what I have seen
2. his footwork is not to good. This is why Hopkins will win IMO. Hopkins can move very well, Taylor can look a bit plodding at times
Taylor has the speed and power to beat most fighters but i pick Hopkins because of the littler stuff. My play....
Wager Type: Proposition/Future
Selection 1 : Boxing Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor WBC/IBF/WBA/WBO Middleweight Title Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor 641) Bernard Hopkins -144 Risking 5,760.00 to Win 4,000.00 USD
Hopkins is going to win IMO. Why? Sometimes people overlook subtle things. Taylor has looked VERY good against marginal opposition but he has some noticeable flaws...
1. Not an infighter from what I have seen
2. his footwork is not to good. This is why Hopkins will win IMO. Hopkins can move very well, Taylor can look a bit plodding at times
Taylor has the speed and power to beat most fighters but i pick Hopkins because of the littler stuff. My play....
Wager Type: Proposition/Future
Selection 1 : Boxing Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor WBC/IBF/WBA/WBO Middleweight Title Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor 641) Bernard Hopkins -144 Risking 5,760.00 to Win 4,000.00 USD
Some fairly sharp money has landed on Taylor's side. He does not have any jab, it is a stiff left jab, the worst possible punch for a lie and wait Hopkins.
Next, Hopkins actually made his name, finally, after punishing two inflated welters, Tito and Oscar, who were also, past their primes. Now he gets a real middleweight, in his prime, with a weapon that could cause enormous problems for Bernard.
Fight of the year already happened with Diego. This reminds me of guys that just keep going, and get stopped. Sugar Ray vs. Norris? He just got beaten, badly. What about pound for pound best ever Roy Jones Jr.? Did he lose it overnight or what? This kid is no walkover, no laydown and no inflated welter.
Too close to call, and most of the value has been taken on Taylor early. If forced to take a spot, I would hesitate but take the over, as I agree, it will go to the cards. Both cautious and patient fighters. No Diego here.
Best Wishes...OF:howdy:
If it goes to the cards, how much will Taylor get for his jab? To me, the worst possible scenario to bet a boxing side, if you believe it is going the distance.
Next, Hopkins actually made his name, finally, after punishing two inflated welters, Tito and Oscar, who were also, past their primes. Now he gets a real middleweight, in his prime, with a weapon that could cause enormous problems for Bernard.
Fight of the year already happened with Diego. This reminds me of guys that just keep going, and get stopped. Sugar Ray vs. Norris? He just got beaten, badly. What about pound for pound best ever Roy Jones Jr.? Did he lose it overnight or what? This kid is no walkover, no laydown and no inflated welter.
Too close to call, and most of the value has been taken on Taylor early. If forced to take a spot, I would hesitate but take the over, as I agree, it will go to the cards. Both cautious and patient fighters. No Diego here.
Best Wishes...OF:howdy:
If it goes to the cards, how much will Taylor get for his jab? To me, the worst possible scenario to bet a boxing side, if you believe it is going the distance.
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BTW- Taylor has a good jab but a lot of people are overrating it. Watch where he brings it back to after he jabs someone. Hopkins is going to time his jab and land his sneaky right hand over it. Taylor won;t win this fight on the strength of his jab IMO. I think Taylor needs to win on power punching. he is not going to outbox Hopkins, Hopkins is way to versatile for that. Taylor's best chance is pressure,pressure,pressure and hope to land something big. Then again Hopkins has never been knocked out.
BTW- Taylor has a good jab but a lot of people are overrating it. Watch where he brings it back to after he jabs someone. Hopkins is going to time his jab and land his sneaky right hand over it. Taylor won;t win this fight on the strength of his jab IMO. I think Taylor needs to win on power punching. he is not going to outbox Hopkins, Hopkins is way to versatile for that. Taylor's best chance is pressure,pressure,pressure and hope to land something big. Then again Hopkins has never been knocked out.
