Roy Jones-Tony Hanshaw Close For June 9

**oldgringo** · 03-30-2007, 12:28 PM

Damn...Hanshaw is actually a pretty good fighter. Could be interesting.

**Mr. Ryan** · 03-30-2007, 12:30 PM

Give me a break. After watching Jones run for 12 rounds with Tarver, is there still a competitive edge to what Jones does, or is it all novelty?

**Super_Lightweight** · 03-30-2007, 12:32 PM

DiBella told boxing writer Dan Rafael that if Jones wins, a possible bout against middleweight champion Jermain Taylor is a possibility before the end of the year. On the other hand, if Jones loses, DiBella feels that he should retire.

"Roy has given me a verbal 'OK.' It's basically done," DiBella said. "I think if Roy can't beat Hanshaw, it's time to say goodbye. Hanshaw is a young guy who has earned his contender status, but if Roy is still an elite fighter, he beats him and moves on to a very big fight. If Roy wins, then obviously Jermain is a possibility."

MAN. I just hope Roy wins. I can't remember seeing Hanshaw but I know he won thet supermiddleweight tourney that Showtime put on, seeing as how he is still undefeated. Is Hanshaw a southpaw? Please say no.

**Mr. Ryan** · 03-30-2007, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Super_Lightweight

MAN. I just hope Roy wins. I can't remember seeing Hanshaw but I know he won thet supermiddleweight tourney that Showtime put on, seeing as how he is still undefeated. Is Hanshaw a southpaw? Please say no.

I believe he drew with Jean Paul Mendy.

**Super_Lightweight** · 03-30-2007, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Asian Sensation

Give me a break. After watching Jones run for 12 rounds with Tarver, is there still a competitive edge to what Jones does, or is it all novelty?

Ajamu was a decent, nothing special. But Roy beat him every round like he should have. If Hanshaw is not a southpaw, then Roy can deal with him. It all depends. Roy is only getting older by the day. But Hanshaw doesn't seem to have a lot of power from his record, plus he is a 168 guy.

**Mr. Ryan** · 03-30-2007, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Super_Lightweight

Ajamu was a decent, nothing special. But Roy beat him every round like he should have. If Hanshaw is not a southpaw, then Roy can deal with him. It all depends. Roy is only getting older by the day. But Hanshaw doesn't seem to have a lot of power from his record, plus he is a 168 guy.

I said it all along, that Ajamu couldn't fight. I've been watching him on Broadway Boxing shows on MSG forever, and he never showed that he was a competent talent.

**RAESAAD** · 03-30-2007, 12:43 PM

Hanshaw is not too bad.....I would love to see him finish Roy off for good.

**Super_Lightweight** · 03-30-2007, 12:43 PM

Yeah but he was a fringe top ten guy and it shows that Roy is not done. Roy might be done as an elite guy, or he might be able to regroup if he faces certain styles.

There was a time when Roy could beat anyone, and that time has passed. I recognize that. I think Hanshaw is a perfect, perfect fight to see exactly what Roy has to offer as his hourglass is running out.

**Super_Lightweight** · 03-30-2007, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by RAESAAD

Hanshaw is not too bad.....I would love to see him finish Roy off for good.

I will kill you.

Roy Jones-Tony Hanshaw Close For June 9