The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones
On May 22, 1993, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. met in ring. Jones won the fight by unanimous decision. Last April 3, 2010, seventeen years after, Hopkins got his revenge by unanimous decision despite being put to canvas thrice in round 6, 8 and 10. It was pretty one sided match with Hopkins winning 10 out of the scheduled 12 rounds. Jones only would round 10 and 11.
The crowd grew impatient and disappointed as the match progress. There were a lot of moments in the match were both fighters were inactive. Several low blows were dealt. There was a lot of clinching by both boxers.
On round two, Jones was cut in the left eye. On the round eleven, the cut was re-opened due to an accidental head butt. On round six, a hard left from Jones to the back of the head at the right ear brought Hopkins to the canvas. On round eight, Jones’ punch landed at the back of Hopkins head bringing Hopkins to canvas the second time. An violation made by Jones in the 11th round brought Hopkins to the canvas for the third time. Despite being down thrice, Judge Gleen Trowbridge, Don Trella and Dave Moretti ruled in favor of Hopkins.
This the 2nd loss in a row for Roy Jones Jr. On December2, 2009, Jones failed to win the IBO cruiseweight title from Danny Green. He was defeated via Technical Knock out in the first round. Jones still contests Danny Green’s victory accusing the latter of using an improper wraps. On other hand, Hopkins won the last three of his matches and all were won by unanimous decision. His last match with Enrique Ornelas served as a tune up game for the upcoming bout with Roy Jones Jr. Hopkins didn't step in the ring from October 18, 2008 until December 2, 2009.
Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. Were brought to the hospital after the match.
I enjoy watching boxing, the sport really gives excitement and adrenalin rush. Although at some point you feel sad for the losing fighter still it is very entertaining.
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