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I can't say that Naz was the lower weight's equivalent of Roy Jones. Roy dominated three weight categories and faced/ defeated a Hopkins and every pretender in those weight classes worth his time. Naz met only one world-class beater (the others he faced were way passst their prime and were matched with Naz for that obvious reason, including Medina who was beaten twice by Luisito Espinosa), then quit. One can argue til the Second Coming (of course, not of Naz) about what could have been had The Prince picked himself up after his defeat in the hands of Barrera. Yes, he may/could have shown the world the kind of stuff he had. But all he has managed to show by quiting is the kind of man he is.
While I consider myself a fan of Roy, I am uncomfortable with his choice of opponent in Johnson for his post-first-loss appearance. He should have done what Tito is doing: meeting a Mayorga for his comeback fight. We've heard the wise counsel: "Pick yourself up where you've fallen". While Tito, admitedly, is not EXACTLY doing that because he is not facing Hopkins, he comes closest; Jones and many other top fighters appear to consider themselves special exceptions. JMMarquez decided to meet Salido instead of Pacquiao after a draw.
Is it because they're smarter? After Mando Ramos lost to Teo Cruz in a lightweight championship match, his next opponent was the same Teo Cruz! How many times did Pep and Saddler meet without facing bums between meetings? Louis-Schmelling!?! Raging Bull-Robinson? Ahh, those were the days! 
While I consider myself a fan of Roy, I am uncomfortable with his choice of opponent in Johnson for his post-first-loss appearance. He should have done what Tito is doing: meeting a Mayorga for his comeback fight. We've heard the wise counsel: "Pick yourself up where you've fallen". While Tito, admitedly, is not EXACTLY doing that because he is not facing Hopkins, he comes closest; Jones and many other top fighters appear to consider themselves special exceptions. JMMarquez decided to meet Salido instead of Pacquiao after a draw.
Is it because they're smarter? After Mando Ramos lost to Teo Cruz in a lightweight championship match, his next opponent was the same Teo Cruz! How many times did Pep and Saddler meet without facing bums between meetings? Louis-Schmelling!?! Raging Bull-Robinson? Ahh, those were the days!
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