Roy Jones Jr. vs. Bernard Hopkins III?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Though modern greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Junior are all even at 1-1, no-one is calling for a deciding rubber-match. In fact, no-one really wanted to see the April 2010 rematch the two had. By this time, Jones was a seriously faded force, having been KO’d in quite disturbing fashion more than once (in fact, in his fight prior to the Hopkins return; with Danny Green stopping the once untouchable Jones in a single round up at cruiserweight) and Hopkins won a wide decision over the man who outpointed him in a world middleweight title fight way back in 1993; the revenge win really proving nothing.

But now, incredibly, the two are talking about fighting a third time.

Hopkins, 55-8-2(32) is 54 years of age (he will turn 55 in January) and he has not fought since being stopped by Joe Smith Jr. in December of 2016. Jones, 66-9(47) is 50 years of age (he will turn 51 in January) and he has not fought since winning a decision over Scott Sigmon in February of 2018. But the two are seemingly serious: they want to fight one another again.

Hopkins spoke with Fight Hype, and he called out Jones:



“Hey, Roy, we are one and one. You have one, I have one. Let’s break the tie,” B-Hop said whilst out in Cancun, Mexico at the WBC convention. “We can go to Russia, China or anywhere in Europe.”

Jones soon issued a reply, also in speaking with Fight Hype:

“We can do it any time, anywhere. You all know me, I don’t play, I stay ready. I’ve been waiting for some opportunity like this anyway so let’s get it on. Now tell me what weight so I can get down there, I know I’m bigger than him. Tell me what weight so I can start getting in that direction.”

So could this fight actually happen! It sounds crazy, but then so did Nigel Benn announcing how he was coming back (to fight Sakio Bika) – at age 55 and after 23 long years out of the ring! Nobody, it seems, can stop ageing fighters from coming back to the ring if they wish to do so. Neither Hopkins nor Jones should fight again, but if they really want to do it, it seems they will.

At a combined age of 104, or 106 if the fight takes place after next January 16th, Hopkins Vs. Jones Jr. III would surely set a world record for the two oldest former world champions to have fought. But would YOU watch the fight if it happened?

By James Slater

[Enlightened-One]

Two old geezers looking for a retirement payday, with a view for the winner to face the equally old Nigel Benn (assuming he doesn’t get smashed to pieces by Sakio Bika).

[hhaehre]

Two old geezers looking for a retirement payday, with a view for the winner to face the equally old Nigel Benn (assuming he doesn’t get smashed to pieces by Sakio Bika).

Which he will

[oogiebe]

Who's going to sanction; license; promote such a debacle?

Further, who's going to watch it?

[squiggy]

Where's Michael Spinks at, maybe they can rope him into the action.
I mean, 'action' is not the right word, obviously.

[Paci]

Who's going to sanction; license; promote such a debacle?

Further, who's going to watch it?

Fingers crossed that they might fight for the WBC "Old grudge"-belt

[oogiebe]

Who's going to sanction; license; promote such a debacle?

Further, who's going to watch it?

Fingers crossed that they might fight for the WBC "Old grudge"-belt

Geezer Belt.

[Paci]

Fingers crossed that they might fight for the WBC "Old grudge"-belt

Geezer Belt.

Haha!

Edit:
The Winner have to face James Toney!

[Ruthless-RKO]

RJJ turned down Benn.

[jewboypgh]

i hope this never sees the light of day,

[Wansen]

I’d pay to watch it in a heartbeat.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Bernard was a real b!tch in that rematch..

[gilgamesh]

I'm for it. Hopkins should fight Jones, Tarver a 2nd time, James Toney, and hell Nigel Benn while he's at it.

He'll reign as the king of the old men for another 4 years

[ValMar]

What about George Foreman ?

[JCS]

I think this would be a great co-main... rather than a main in a random country w/ (probably) crappy English-speaking coverage.

[Paci]

I forgot that Shannon Briggs would whoop them both.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Shame lamotta retired so young.

[Onetimeonly]

I didn't watch the rematch. Being honest, I would watch Hopkins/Tito 2.

[goose 5]

I'd watch Foreman -Tyson.

[JMac]

Let’s go Champ

[lazboy]

Seriously can’t think of anyone who would want to watch this. Reeks of lethargy.

[siablo14]

No. i wouldn't watch.

[siablo14]

Who's going to sanction; license; promote such a debacle?

Further, who's going to watch it?

That's why they are thinking about doing it in Russia or China.

[drunkenpiper36]

I think that ship has sailed

[Bandog]

Bernard was a real b!tch in that rematch..

Lol, I thought so too.

Let them load up on PEDS. One can get Victor Conte and the other Angel Herdia. May the best PEDS win.