Roy might be peaking too soon.

[Malicious]

According to 24/7 Roy took a break from training because he said he could "...Go 15 rounds..." about 2 weeks or so out from the fight. He said he needed to go home to throw himself off and set himself back. He said himself he didn't need to be like that that far out from fight night. Now, I'm no fighter, but that can't be good. Also, his sparring partners looked sub-par. Local California, PA fighters? This might be a ploy from the cagey vet to throw anybody who may be watching from the Calzaghe camp off, but it doesn't sound good if it's true. I hope he's pulling a Ruiz and has a trick up his sleeve.

[THE REED]

roy is not an idiot, contrary to popular belief... hes trained for 56 pro fights, he knows exactly what he needs to do to be prepared

[Malicious]

roy is not an idiot, contrary to popular belief... hes trained for 56 pro fights, he knows exactly what he needs to do to be prepared

I agree, just pointing out the fact that a lot of pro athletes, no matter what the sport, peak too soon. It happens to the experienced and novice.

[Pullcounter]

According to 24/7 Roy took a break from training because he said he could "...Go 15 rounds..." about 2 weeks or so out from the fight. He said he needed to go home to throw himself off and set himself back. He said himself he didn't need to be like that that far out from fight night. Now, I'm no fighter, but that can't be good. Also, his sparring partners looked sub-par. Local California, PA fighters? This might be a ploy from the cagey vet to throw anybody who may be watching from the Calzaghe camp off, but it doesn't sound good if it's true. I hope he's pulling a Ruiz and has a trick up his sleeve.

possibly showing a lack of discipline on rjj's part. he's not as focused as he should be.

[Mr. Ryan]

I saw Nate Campbell spar with guys like Abi Santizo and Ibahiem King, then turn around and whoop Juan Diaz's behind. It's not the sparring, it's the work.

[THE REED]

I saw Nate Campbell spar with guys like Abi Santizo and Ibahiem King, then turn around and whoop Juan Diaz's behind. It's not the sparring, it's the work.

exactly... roy knows how to fight.. he doesnt need to learn anything new... he just needs young guys who arent gonna get off him so he can work hard for 12 rounds

[Truth]

every thread is about how bad roy is preparing.

[goldenglove2]

roy is not an idiot, contrary to popular belief... hes trained for 56 pro fights, he knows exactly what he needs to do to be prepared

"Got any excuses tonight Roy? "

apparently his training was in question after the first Tarver fight. Losing the muscle. But I guess that was the ONLY time he had to do that do it so it affected him.

[THE REED]

theres no other way to lose that weight other then lose water and muscle...

if ur 200 pounds of all muscle and no fat, how else are you gonna get to 175?

its not an excuse, its a reason.

[Truth]

add in the fact he was 34 years old.