I have been a big Roy Jones fan since his amateur days and im rarely negative about him. Matter fact im never negative about Roy.
But before the Tarver vs Woods fight he was making points about badly wanting to fight the winner. It seemed like he prefered the Clinton Woods matchup. Maybe because he felt he matched up better with Woods style considering he beat him in 2002.
Roy had better take on this challenge and get his revenge against Tarver. Do not back out of wanting to fight the winner and end up fighting someone else. Tarver is the champ. You said you want the 175 pound title again.
If Roy is all the way back like he says he is,he should not have any problems taking on Tarver who is a difficult matchup for him. Part of being great is taking on the toughest challenges, and not just looking for guys you matchup well against.
Well I think thats why he wants to move down to 168... where hes actually the bigger stronger guy, and can take, and defend the smaller guys punches... ESPECIALLY joe...
Now a jones v Calzaghe fight i would love to see.
Roy would beat his ass severely and get me some revenge for smashing on my boy Lacy.
Yes he has learned how to be a crafty fighter now which does make him even more of a threat.My only real worry though is that he's gonna try and bite off more then he can chew and end up getting hurt trying to fight somebody he shouldn't be fighting.
Well I think thats why he wants to move down to 168... where hes actually the bigger stronger guy, and can take, and defend the smaller guys punches... ESPECIALLY joe...
Yeah iagree I dont wanna see him go to much further...
But I think theres 2 or 3 chapters yet to be written in his book...
People like to compare the young roy to this roy, and say hes shot... while I say your looking at two different fighters...
The young roy relied on Legs, and lateral movement for defense
This Roy relies on a pressure style with his hands up winky style... looking to counter punch you with his still existent hand speed, accuracy, and experience...
add that on the fact he still has excellent stamina for his age, has 3 knockdowns in his last two fights... hes not a pushover like some like to think...
Yes he has learned how to be a crafty fighter now which does make him even more of a threat.My only real worry though is that he's gonna try and bite off more then he can chew and end up getting hurt trying to fight somebody he shouldn't be fighting.
I agree, I do wanna see the fight... but I think at this point Roy is olnly interested in making the most money, being at this age... even though I personally want him to revenge the loss... WHose glen johnson to the casual fan? theres no money in it...
Win a title, with the biggest money fight... Dawson, Johnson, and Woods are not money fights... Tarvers already had its time 3 times.... Calzaghe Hopkins winner would be the biggest TITLE + MONEY fight...
I think his sight is only on Calzaghe at this point.
I agree, the winner of Calzaghe-Hopkins would be the biggest money and would help his legacy if he manages to beat the winner but he has publicly said that he doesn't want to deal with Hopkins and that he'd only be interested if Calzaghe won. But you never know, he could change his mind.
And he needs to stay busy, the winner of Calzaghe-Hopkins won't be willing to fight again for another 6 months at least. A stay busy fight is what he needs right now.
Yeah iagree I dont wanna see him go to much further...
But I think theres 2 or 3 chapters yet to be written in his book...
People like to compare the young roy to this roy, and say hes shot... while I say your looking at two different fighters...
The young roy relied on Legs, and lateral movement for defense
This Roy relies on a pressure style with his hands up winky style... looking to counter punch you with his still existent hand speed, accuracy, and experience...
add that on the fact he still has excellent stamina for his age, has 3 knockdowns in his last two fights... hes not a pushover like some like to think...
I think he can still surprise us.. i really do
A past prime hungry roy jones... is better than a prime NON hungry roy jones... i do think thats true
after winning the HW title... your pretty much in a monotone state of mind
Oh I don't doubt his talent for a second, Roy is by far the most talented boxer i've ever seen.
I just don't wanna see Roy in the ring at the age of 50.
I think he should fight Johnson, it would be a crossroads fight. Whoever loses should retire, add the revenge factor into the mix and it could make some good money.
I agree, I do wanna see the fight... but I think at this point Roy is olnly interested in making the most money, being at this age... even though I personally want him to revenge the loss... WHose glen johnson to the casual fan? theres no money in it...
Win a title, with the biggest money fight... Dawson, Johnson, and Woods are not money fights... Tarvers already had its time 3 times.... Calzaghe Hopkins winner would be the biggest TITLE + MONEY fight...
I think his sight is only on Calzaghe at this point.
I think he should fight Johnson, it would be a crossroads fight. Whoever loses should retire, add the revenge factor into the mix and it could make some good money.
I think he can still surprise us.. i really do
A past prime hungry roy jones... is better than a prime NON hungry roy jones... i do think thats true
after winning the HW title... your pretty much in a monotone state of mind
hE SHOULD of retired after the first Tarver fight... but I think its a sign of a true champion... not wanting to give up.. .not wanting to go out on the bottom...
Its easy for us to say all this... but actually be in his position, its easy to understand where he comes from...
exactly.
I know why he's still fighting,I just hope he doesn't become Holyfield.
I am a big Roy Jones fan but I honestly think he should have retired 5 years ago.
hE SHOULD of retired after the first Tarver fight... but I think its a sign of a true champion... not wanting to give up.. .not wanting to go out on the bottom...
Its easy for us to say all this... but actually be in his position, its easy to understand where he comes from...
The reason why he doesnt want tarver SO much, ASIDE from the obvious of tarver being tough, is because theyve already fought 3 times... there would be NO money in a 4th fight... nobody wants to see it
A lot of Woods countrymen would def. love to see the rematch with Roy...
Roy has earned himself the right to fight another fight...
Badi was a prospect, roy didnt look GREAT
Hanhsaw was a contender, young, undefeated... Roy looked better
Tito, still a contender at this weight, better than hanshaw IMO... and Roy looked even better... if nothing else... he is deserving of yet another fight
I have been a big Roy Jones fan since his amateur days and im rarely negative about him. Matter fact im never negative about Roy.
But before the Tarver vs Woods fight he was making points about badly wanting to fight the winner. It seemed like he prefered the Clinton Woods matchup. Maybe because he felt he matched up better with Woods style considering he beat him in 2002.
Roy had better take on this challenge and get his revenge against Tarver. Do not back out of wanting to fight the winner and end up fighting someone else. Tarver is the champ. You said you want the 175 pound title again.
If Roy is all the way back like he says he is,he should not have any problems taking on Tarver who is a difficult matchup for him. Part of being great is taking on the toughest challenges, and not just looking for guys you matchup well against.
I agree roy needs to get revenge!!! Tarver is one of the biggest fuckwits in boxing!!! Luckiest punch ever!!! Even shut his eyes!!!