Roy Jones Jr.... Tainted Legacy

[THE REED]

True, but Mike also realized he was no longer competitive long before Roy did, the discussion wasn't a "who's got the better resume", or "who was better tyson or jones" but whether or not Jones is tainting his legacy.

Most people remember Tyson as a badass at the peak of his career, i think people will remember Jones the same way, unless he continues on and on and on like holyfield to the point in which you're begging him as a fan to retire.

Jones lost 5 of his last 10 fights, Tyson lost 3 of his last 10 w/ 2 NC.
Holyfield has lost 5 of his last 10,

Just saying Jones' legacy is teeter on the edge of Tyson-esque of having his prime days always remembered, or moving into holyfield area of "The guy had heart, too much heart and didn't know when to quit, i can't believe they're still giving this guy fights"

10 years from now it won't make a difference. Roy will be remembered for what he was at his peak and what he accomplished throughout his career.

[Grimmer]

Doesn't mean too much to me. RJJ beat Bernard for a world title when they were both young. That win trumps any win for either fighter now.

[DIB42]

10 years from now it won't make a difference. Roy will be remembered for what he was at his peak and what he accomplished throughout his career.

10 years from now we'll be bitching that Bhop vs Jones JR III is on ppv.

[THE REED]

10 years from now we'll be bitching that Bhop vs Jones JR III is on ppv.

[craigus1990]

this has wandered off subject a bit rele, im asking if roy wins does it mean anything? or is the last few years of his career pointless no matter what now?

[DIB42]

10 years from now it won't make a difference. Roy will be remembered for what he was at his peak and what he accomplished throughout his career.

All joking aside, I think you're right. I guess the part i'm bitter about is the people that see fighters like Jones Jr now and think, "Whats all the hype about, this guy isn't that good" not realizing what he once was.

[craigus1990]

10 years from now we'll be bitching that Bhop vs Jones JR III is on ppv.

haha classic

[DIB42]

this has wandered off subject a bit rele, im asking if roy wins does it mean anything? or is the last few years of his career pointless no matter what now?

Funny how that happens.
I think if Roy wins it counts for something, it defies the odds. If he wins and retires it counts as a one last hoorah

[HitmanHattonAY]

If Bernard Knocked out Roy I think we can all agree that it wouldn't really mean much in the way of enhancing Hopkins career but if Roy knocked out Bernard what would this mean in terms of his legacy? Would he redeem himself or would it not mean a lot to people? is his legacy too far gone now?

Your Thoughts.....

bout the same as trinidad to roy.decent win on paper over the years but really meaninglesss

Doesn't really mean too much. Like Leonard - Duran III who gives a..

My only thought are that its shameful believe great fighters legacies are tarnished by how they perform once they are passed their best. Hopkins is also an old man so I don't see much upside to either winning, but a loss from either fighter doesn't change the fact they were 2 of the greatest of our generation.

good 1

i approve of that post

i dont hink it will ruin Hopkins legacy but it would be a statement

[DIB42]

i dont hink it will ruin Hopkins legacy but it would be a statement

I think if Hopkins loses everyones going to be like WTF? but i don't think it'll hurt his legacy, it'll just be one of those cases where Jr's got his number.