David Tua's Legal Issues Cost Him Roy Jones Jr. Bout

[joe strong]

Jones would have been fine if he emulated Ike ibeabuchi.

first of all most people thought tua should have got the decision vs ike & no one took bombs like ike did that night.jones would get killed if he took any of the punches ike did.he'd have to immulate Byrd not ibeabuchi!

[NakiFan]

If the fight had took place this thread would be titled:

David Tua's Lack Of Legal Issues Cost Roy Jones Jr His Life

[edgarg]

Chris Byrd had fought in the heavyweight division for a few years, so was used to fighting big men. He was also a good 15-20lbs heavier than the Jones who fought Ruiz. Byrd also showed that he had a decent chin, and a big heart. Jones could have done the same thing to Tua as Byrd did, bit I don't think he could have done it for 12 rounds.

I believe you are right. Jones depended on his speed and athleticism, and was a naturally aggressive fighter, who undoubtedly would leave a few openings during a fight. Byrd was heavier, and naturally more evasive.

Still, it's never going to be known how good Jones' chin would have been at 200 lbs. when in his prime.

All in All, he was an amazxing boxer.