Roy Jones: "Joes gonna have to killl me to beat me on saturday now"

[THE REED]

Black has nothing to do w/understanding Roy's comments.

This is a very historical time for Blacks and all Americans.

Jones was the LHW champ for years.. Nothing Monumental about RJJ beating Joe.

there isnt? he hasnt BEEN the lhw champ for years is more like it

[McAlister]

Black has nothing to do w/understanding Roy's comments.

This is a very historical time for Blacks and all Americans.

but with that said.... how can u act like you dont understand why he was inspired to say that, or how he could be inspired to say that

[Mickey Gomez]

From a psychological perspective, that comment may indicate Roy is not in the correct state of mind for the fight. The fact that he is even considering losing is cause for concern, also referencing "death" in any way shape or form highlights an underlying fear.

Now there is nothing wrong with fear per say, but Roy (and I hope I'm wrong here) seems to have a subconscious lack of confidence and belief about this fight, something which could have a detremental effect on his performance.

[goldenglove2]

but with that said.... how can u act like you dont understand why he was inspired to say that, or how he could be inspired to say that

I understand it pumping him up..but to say he is KO ing him...no, I dont get it.

[THE REED]

From a psychological perspective, that comment may indicate Roy is not in the correct state of mind for the fight. The fact that he is even considering losing is cause for concern, also referencing "death" in any way shape or form highlights an underlying fear.

Now there is nothing wrong with fear per say, but Roy (and I hope I'm wrong here) seems to have a subconscious lack of confidence and belief about this fight, something which could have a detremental effect on his performance.

I see, so stating "joe would have to kill me to beat me on saturday" is actually roy considering losing?


Priceless.

[goldenglove2]

From a psychological perspective, that comment may indicate Roy is not in the correct state of mind for the fight. The fact that he is even considering losing is cause for concern, also referencing "death" in any way shape or form highlights an underlying fear.

Now there is nothing wrong with fear per say, but Roy (and I hope I'm wrong here) seems to have a subconscious lack of confidence and belief about this fight, something which could have a detremental effect on his performance.

this is what I was trying to say

[Mickey Gomez]

I see, so stating "joe would have to kill me to beat me on saturday" is actually roy considering losing?


Priceless.

Not on a conscious level. That sentence and attitude highlights Roy's subconscious mode of thought, it's happened to many fighters before.

The point is, a fighter who is fully confident about an upcoming fight, will not even entertain another scenario than victory for himself. To talk about Joe winning at all shows he may not be fully confident.

This is what I have learned from studying sports psychology, I'm not trying to put down Roy's chances, take away from your excitedness about the aforementioned comments or give the Calzaghe nuthuggers more ammo, I'm simply making an observation, which may indeed be wrong.

[THE REED]

well.... alright then....

[goldenglove2]

Not on a conscious level. That sentence and attitude highlights Roy's subconscious mode of thought, it's happened to many fighters before.

The point is, a fighter who is fully confident about an upcoming fight, will not even entertain another scenario than victory for himself. To talk about Joe winning at all shows he may not be fully confident.

This is what I have learned from studying sports psychology, I'm not trying to put down Roy's chances, take away from your excitedness about the aforementioned comments or give the Calzaghe nuthuggers more ammo, I'm simply making an observation, which may indeed be wrong.

I was thinking this before you posted. Stop that..

[IMDAZED]

Not on a conscious level. That sentence and attitude highlights Roy's subconscious mode of thought, it's happened to many fighters before.

The point is, a fighter who is fully confident about an upcoming fight, will not even entertain another scenario than victory for himself. To talk about Joe winning at all shows he may not be fully confident.

This is what I have learned from studying sports psychology, I'm not trying to put down Roy's chances, take away from your excitedness about the aforementioned comments or give the Calzaghe nuthuggers more ammo, I'm simply making an observation, which may indeed be wrong.

Roy said the same thing about death, yada yada before the Ruiz fight.