Roy Jones vs Nigel Benn: Why Didnt This Fight Happen?

[ghost deini]

in theory benn could've knocked roy out but the reality would've probably been him getting KO'd before he could get to roy

i watched watson v benn last night and watson almost completely nullified benn's wild shots by keeping his hands held really high i think jones could hurt nigel at any time and that would either make nige second guess himself or throw all caution to the wind and go for jones and probably get knocked out

eubank and watson had styles that would've provided more problems for jones imo both had great chins eubank wasn't a one punch knockout puncher but a hard puncher and watson's defense was pretty good

i truly believe though the only man that could beat a prime roy jones jr was himself sorry to sound cliche

[Toney616]

i truly believe though the only man that could beat a prime roy jones jr was himself sorry to sound cliche

A Jones-McClellan fight would be a 50-50 fight imo

[Toney616]

Financial issues. Benn wanted more than HBO was willing to dole out.

NIGEL Benn is sacrificing pounds 3million and a chance to be the true super-middleweight champion of the world.

On offer is a fight with America's fabulous Roy Jones, who spectacularly stopped Merqui Sosa of the Dominican Republic inside two rounds at Madison Square Garden, New York, on Friday night.

And not even Benn will dispute Roy's post-fight boast, after throwing 20 unanswered punches: "Tonight I showed who is the best fighter in the world, pound for pound."

Greg Fritz, of Jones' management team, accuses: "Benn and his promoter, Frank Warren, are sitting on their butts. They are letting slip the match the world wants to see."

Deal

Fritz claims the stalemate is due to the English camp's liaison with Don King.

"King demands options on Roy if he should beat Nigel," explains Greg. "We will never agree to that.

"Fair's fair - we want no piece of Benn. Why can't there be a straight deal with no strings?

"The pounds 3million purse is guaranteed. If Nigel can walk away from it, he's a very rich and lucky man."

The American allegations anger Warren. "I haven't received a single call from Jones or his people," he stresses. "How can they say what Nigel, Don or myself want?

"They talk about a meeting without even checking we're available. It's totally unprofessional. They are freezing Jones out of the world picture.

"The truth is that Jones needs Nigel to make decent money. He earns buttons compared with Benn and Steve Collins."

Jones comes to London next Sunday for talks about a basketball career with London Towers. He already plays minor league in Florida.

But Roy still longs to mix it with Benn. From his Pensacola estate, he confirms: "I think a lot about Benn. He's the one fighter out there who motivates me.

"If I box again, I want it to be with Benn."

Fritz insists: "There will be a meeting with Warren and Benn while we are in England. But frankly, we are not hopeful.

"As long as King seeks to influence Roy's future, there's nothing more to say."

Benn's admiration for Jones is unstinting. "I don't mind being rated second to him," he says. "I have so much respect."

Yet the Dark Destroyer adds with menace: "If the fight happens, Jones will be tested as never before. We'll see if he can take it, as well as dish it out!"

Jones' passion for basketball would make Benn's job easier. The American has just been diagnosed as having chronic knee trouble, brought on by daily twisting and jumping.

Sparring partners report Roy has cut back on running, and even limps in the ring.

That's why Benn is suddenly an attractive - and maybe final - payday.

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Benn priced himself out.

[omarinbox]

Benn priced himself out.

More like Don King threw a can of greedy glue in the works

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More like Don King threw a can of greedy glue in the works

Basically.

[Rick Grimes]

Benn priced himself out.

Jones didn't want Don king to have any options, HBO offered Benn $3 million but he would have to break his contract with King to make the fight happen. In 1993 Jones was the mandatory for Benns WBC strap but chose to move back down to middleweight to fight a green Hopkins.

[Toney616]

Benn priced himself out.

The American allegations anger Warren. "I haven't received a single call from Jones or his people," he stresses. "How can they say what Nigel, Don or myself want?

How can you say that? It's the surrounding politics which seemed to kill the fight, not Benn

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Jones didn't want Don king to have any options, HBO offered Benn $3 million but he would have to break his contract with King to make the fight happen. In 1993 Jones was the mandatory for Benns WBC strap but chose to move back down to middleweight to fight a green Hopkins.

He didn't "move back down." He was always a MW. Like most prospects, he was fighting in over-the-weight limit bouts. When was Jones a mandatory for Benn's strap? I think you are wrong.

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How can you say that? It's the surrounding politics which seemed to kill the fight, not Benn

Not saying Benn ducked him. But his side wanted too much. Simple.