Could Floyd go down the Roy Jones Jr.road?

[No-mas-tias]

Roy Jones Jr. was another if not a bigger boxing virtuoso than Floyd, everyone thought he was unbeatable, a boxing GOD. But age caught up to him all of a sudden against Tarver(who was an ever bigger mismatch than Cotto/Floyd).

I wouldn't be surprised if Saturday night Cotto shocks the world and KO's Floyd.

[bojangles1987]

I don't think it was the age nearly as much as the move back down in weight with Roy.

[Russian Crushin]

I doubt Floyd could win a HW title

[right_hand_lead]

The difference is the style of fighter Jones was compared to Floyd.

Floyd is so fundamentally sound that he will survive even when his physical abilities slip.

[SpeedKillz]

OP, you and the rest of the world know that cotto is not gonna KO floyd, he'll be lucky if he comes close to winning.

and no I dont think floyd would go down the roy jones jr road

[Check_hooks]

RJJ was fighter of the decade

floyd never even came close

Having said that, Cotto has a very real chance of not just beating floyd, but destroying him

[IMDAZED]

I don't think it was the age nearly as much as the move back down in weight with Roy.

The move back down in weight, in retrospect, was just dumb. Most fighters who tried that, like Chris Byrd, got their **** rocked too. But, Roy actually won his first fight back at 175 against Tarver, although I think that fight took a lot out of him.

That said, I think age played as much of a factor. He had been slipping for a long time and taking more punches. And cutting corners in the gym. Easy to think you're giving 100% in the gym once you've reached that stature. It can definitely happen to Floyd too, as hard as he works. He's been slipping. And I do remember a rare real moment from Floyd, during 24/7 Mayweather-Ortiz, him shaking his head and saying "I can't bull**** with this" as they wrapped his hands. It's a hard demon to shake, especially when you're getting a little older and have plenty in the bank. I love fights like this.

[IronDanHamza]

The move back down in weight, in retrospect, was just dumb. Most fighters who tried that, like Chris Byrd, got their **** rocked too. But, Roy actually won his first fight back at 175 against Tarver, although I think that fight took a lot out of him.

That said, I think age played as much of a factor. He had been slipping for a long time and taking more punches. And cutting corners in the gym. Easy to think you're giving 100% in the gym once you've reached that stature. It can definitely happen to Floyd too, as hard as he works. He's been slipping. And I do remember a rare real moment from Floyd, during 24/7 Mayweather-Ortiz, him shaking his head and saying "I can't bull**** with this" as they wrapped his hands. It's a hard demon to shake, especially when you're getting a little older and have plenty in the bank. I love fights like this.

I don't remember that. In what context was that?

But, I don't think he'll go down the Jones Jr road.

Mayweather's relies on reflexes but Roy is just a different animal in that regard.

As soon as Mayweather has a Tarver 1 like fight. He's packing his bags, I think.

[Princess22461]

I hope floyd retires after pacquiao because eventually he will meet his match. (as he gets older)

[IMDAZED]

I don't remember that. In what context was that?

But, I don't think he'll go down the Jones Jr road.

Mayweather's relies on reflexes but Roy is just a different animal in that regard.

As soon as Mayweather has a Tarver 1 like fight. He's packing his bags, I think.

Aww man, it still stands out to me. He is clearly referring to training. And he's getting his hands wrapped. Looks down, is talking to himself in a way, and says in a low voice while shaking his head, "I can't bull**** with this, man." I remember it well because it struck me as some real **** . Even the hardest working man in showbiz wants a break or two. Hell, Mayweather's taken a couple years off before. It'll be a miracle if, at this age and with so much cash, that doesn't seep into training.