Eubank: How I would've beaten a peak RJJ!

[richardt]

Still didn't see much of a style breakdown there. Most people would have Ali way ahead of Ken Norton in an ATG list but that didn't stop Norton's style from giving him hell. Your logic is pretty basic.

Your logic is filled with holes. Cause that means we can discuss all the lessor fighters than Eubank who could beat him and I'm not and you sure as hell are not going to spend time talking about fighters who would not be seen as at Eubank's overall level beating him because of styles. Jones and Eubank never fought so here is the reality: A poll has already been taken and Jones won hands down in the poll. Game over. The majority has spoken, live with it.

[richardt]

Roy Jones himself said at the time that Chris Eubank was the man who'd give him the most trouble

No one said it would be an easy fight for Jones but yes, he would have defeated Eubank if they had fought.

[jas]

At around 23 minutes Eubank says "fighting Roy Jones is suicide."

You guys did see this right?

[richardt]

You guys did see this right?

Yep, Eubanks clearly said he did not need to be the best, he was happy being one of the best and that Jones and Toney would be suicide for him.

[richardt]

Roy Jones himself said at the time that Chris Eubank was the man who'd give him the most trouble

At least now you agree that Jones would have beaten Eubank considering that you believe what Roy says means that you also believe Eubank when he said that Toney and Jones would be suicide for him. Glad you finally came to grips with everything. You can move on with your life now that you have heard it straight from Eubank.

[Robbie Barrett]

Jones is probably the most overrated (him or Tyson) fighter in history. He would have bet Eubank though not as easily a some say.

[coghaugen]

Eubank landed a lot easier on the cute defenses of Malinga and Thornton than Jones did, opened them up like a can of worms and slipped in slick shots at will. Jones struggled with Malinga's posture, having to resort to lots of feints, and the 30-punch flurry he let off on an injured Thornton against the ropes had a 5-10% success rate. Granted Jones got in a single leaping hook to score KD's... His power and athleticism was insane (though Eubank had Malinga down more dramatically and Thornton hurt more on the ropes - both saved by the bell).

[coghaugen]

How would fighting Jones not have been suicude?? I don't understand? He was a devastating hitter! And Eubank had an unbreakabke chin and unbreakable heart - Jones would've had to kill him and may of been capable of it.

[jackson8]

Eubank struggled againts so many average fringe contenders while Jones was fighting the best. We know how this would have gone.

[coghaugen]

Eubank struggled againts so many average fringe contenders while Jones was fighting the best. We know how this would have gone.

Eubank struggled with weight and stamina more than punches. His ring generalship was impeccable though to go unbeaten in 43 fights with a such a low punch output.