What Kind Of Boxer Is Roy Jones?

[abadger]

Thanks for posting that McCallum vid, I have a few of his fights but never seen that one. I bet he found something to admire in Jones v Hill!

[Mr. Philadel]

I have to ask, because from reading posts on here I now have the distinct impression that there is nothing this guy can't do, that he can win fights any way he wants to, going forward, going back, on the ropes, centre ring. You name it. He's been "the ultimate counterpuncher", "an awesome body puncher", "a defensive master", "an attacking tornado", "the smartest boxer in history" etc etc.

Far be it from me to question any of this, but I always thought that in his prime he was mostly an unorthodox and supremely gifted offensive boxer, who nontheless was not at his best when placed definitively on the backfoot. He always seemed to me to rely mostly on his athleticism and natural skill, to the detriment of boxing fundamentals, particularly defensively. Not that it ever mattered!

Nowadays I see him as a fairly static orthodox boxer who boxes behind a high guard, has a very fast, crisp and snappy jab and can still unleash some excellent combinations when he wants to. I don't think he's some sort of tactical wizard/ counter puncher though....

Am I wrong?

ya far from wrong......Roy is by far the most gifted boxer I've ever watched! with age kickin' in and his reflexes gradually vanishing, he's become far more beatable now!

To answer ya question....What Kind Of Boxer Is Roy Jones?

he's cut from the cloth of the Ali's and Leonards......Ali and Leonard were Good in their primes but are labeled Greats because of the significant victories they were able to obtain in their post-prime against fighters who were primed or seen as invincible or undefeatable! Roy is yet to write the Great chapter of his Hall of Fame career....I feel that Calzaghe offers Roy that chance to write that chapter.....I'm pickin' Roy to beat Calzaghe, not because Calzaghe is less capable(which is far from true) its because I think its destiny....it may sound corny or whatever, but it is what it is.......Roy is my generations Ali and Leonard.....Thats the kind of boxer Roy Jones is.....SPECIAL

[abadger]

ya far from wrong......Roy is by far the most gifted boxer I've ever watched! with age kickin' in and his reflexes gradually vanishing, he's become far more beatable now!

To answer ya question....What Kind Of Boxer Is Roy Jones?

he's cut from the cloth of the Ali's and Leonards......Ali and Leonard were Good in their primes but are labeled Greats because of the significant victories they were able to obtain in their post-prime against fighters who were primed or seen as invincible or undefeatable! Roy is yet to write the Great chapter of his Hall of Fame career....I feel that Calzaghe offers Roy that chance to write that chapter.....I'm pickin' Roy to beat Calzaghe, not because Calzaghe is less capable(which is far from true) its because I think its destiny....it may sound corny or whatever, but it is what it is.......Roy is my generations Ali and Leonard.....Thats the kind of boxer Roy Jones is.....SPECIAL

That makes a lot of sense to me, as a boxing fan. Roy was a special boxer and he wouldn't be the first to spring a surprise in his old age, in fact there is a long history of it happening. Obviously I don't want Roy to win but I do want him to deliver the best performance of his recent career, because then it will be a hell of a fight.

[Macho Madness]

ya far from wrong......Roy is by far the most gifted boxer I've ever watched! with age kickin' in and his reflexes gradually vanishing, he's become far more beatable now!

To answer ya question....What Kind Of Boxer Is Roy Jones?

he's cut from the cloth of the Ali's and Leonards......Ali and Leonard were Good in their primes but are labeled Greats because of the significant victories they were able to obtain in their post-prime against fighters who were primed or seen as invincible or undefeatable! Roy is yet to write the Great chapter of his Hall of Fame career....I feel that Calzaghe offers Roy that chance to write that chapter.....I'm pickin' Roy to beat Calzaghe, not because Calzaghe is less capable(which is far from true) its because I think its destiny....it may sound corny or whatever, but it is what it is.......Roy is my generations Ali and Leonard.....Thats the kind of boxer Roy Jones is.....SPECIAL

i feel the exact same way,

i might get some **** for this and thats understandable but Ali and Leonard would killed for the skill roy jones had, they just were a bit more technically sound but who need that when ur a god lol

[TheGreatA]

ya far from wrong......Roy is by far the most gifted boxer I've ever watched! with age kickin' in and his reflexes gradually vanishing, he's become far more beatable now!

To answer ya question....What Kind Of Boxer Is Roy Jones?

he's cut from the cloth of the Ali's and Leonards......Ali and Leonard were Good in their primes but are labeled Greats because of the significant victories they were able to obtain in their post-prime against fighters who were primed or seen as invincible or undefeatable! Roy is yet to write the Great chapter of his Hall of Fame career....I feel that Calzaghe offers Roy that chance to write that chapter.....I'm pickin' Roy to beat Calzaghe, not because Calzaghe is less capable(which is far from true) its because I think its destiny....it may sound corny or whatever, but it is what it is.......Roy is my generations Ali and Leonard.....Thats the kind of boxer Roy Jones is.....SPECIAL

That's too much to ask, both Ali and Leonard were shot to bits at Roy's age.

I only hope that he can be competitive in there with Calzaghe, because otherwise there would be no point.

[abadger]

i feel the exact same way,

i might get some **** for this and thats understandable but Ali and Leonard would killed for the skill roy jones had, they just were a bit more technically sound but who need that when ur a god lol

I would feel the same too, if I were a Roy fan. As for his skill level, I don't know that Ali and Leonard would have 'killed' for his skill, both were better boxers technically and Ali could be just as unorthodox, but I don't have any problem with the comparison, Roy's skill was immense.

[Welsh.]

Iv watched a few of his older fights and it was impressive, he seemed to be the whole package.

[Miyagi]

Roy could most all times get away with ****** **** cause of his power, plain and simple.

his athleticism is a far greater attribute than his power. he was never a 1 punch ko artist but rather an accumulation puncher.

[DanielTurcotte3]

I think that fight fans like myself and more general a RJJR fan, tend to get to worked up about what Roy may be at this point in his career. I watch his fights ALL THE TIME. He is what I grew up on in this sport, like others with Ali and Leonard, Louis and Marciano. Toney Hopkins and Jones were the fighter that turned me onto this sport. I have followed Roy's career since I began watching boxing as a youngster some 15 years ago. My uncle woul sit me down and talk about great fighters of yester years, and a name that was always mentioned was Roy Jones Jr. No matter whom he was comparing him too, Jones name was always in the discussion.

Jones was easily at one time or another one of the most dominant champions of any boxing era. He fought a long list of mandatories and made them look like amateurs time and time again. He moved up through 3 weight classes to win championships, reigned over the LHW division for some 7 years, and moved up to capture a piece of the HW championship. This was Jones Jr, Flashy, and a great spirited figure outside the ring. Inside, he was a genious. He would go to his corner and talk to Merk about what he was seeing, give Merk insight into what he was about to open up with because of openings he'd seen. As a analyst, his insight to the sport and knowledgle from a technical aspect is uncanny. He would see things that a fighter could do and often times call what was about to happen, and by God it would happen.

Today though, Jones is different, not in spirt, but inside the ring. Not even a shade of a faded color of what he once was. He's lost alot of things, his footwork, reflexes, fights, etc. But he will never lose my respect. He was as gifted as gifted gets. And my hope is that Jones shows us something. Because IMO, Jones something can still be good enough even at this point in his career to get by. Nothing like his brilliant self in the 90's and early 2000's, but still good enough to get the job done?

We will find out soon enough, and I don't know bout you guys, But I will be watching, I will pay the 50 bucks to show this man the respect that he deserves for the show he's put on for 20 years now, Y because he deserves it.


I wouldn't miss this fight under any circumstances. Period!

[bsrizpac]

I would feel the same too, if I were a Roy fan. As for his skill level, I don't know that Ali and Leonard would have 'killed' for his skill, both were better boxers technically and Ali could be just as unorthodox, but I don't have any problem with the comparison, Roy's skill was immense.

Which Ali and Leonard fights have you seen to base that comparison on?