Jones didn't want a real challenge at Heavyweight, which is why he fought Ruiz. All he wanted was a belt. He could have made FAR more money fighting any of the top heavyweights at the time, including Little Klit, Big Klit, Lewis. Hell, he probably could have made more money fighting Holyfield. He would have lost to any of them, except probably Holyfield. That's the reason he fought Tarver.
Actually, I think yes. Roy, even an old Roy, would still have been faster of hand and foot than the giant Lewis. A decision is not out of the question; but he'd have to fight the same sort of fight Michael Spinks used against Holmes the first time.
Is it likely he would have won? No; but it is possible.
I honestly wouldn`t be suprised if Lennox knocked him out with the first jab he throws, we have to be realistic here, Roy turned pro as a Super-Welterweight and Lennox is a Super-Heavyweight, it`s damn silly
Actually, I think yes. Roy, even an old Roy, would still have been faster of hand and foot than the giant Lewis. A decision is not out of the question; but he'd have to fight the same sort of fight Michael Spinks used against Holmes the first time.
Is it likely he would have won? No; but it is possible.
You have points.
But I shudder to think what Lewis' right cross to the body would have done to roy. I mean, Oliver McCall "squinched" after he ate that punch.
Oh and "Squinch" is Oscar De La Hoya's word for grimace.
After Jones beat Ruiz, he agrees to face Lennox Lewis instead of Antonio Tarver. What happens?
the question should read. "would jones have survived a fight with lennox lewis? lewis would have knocked jones out with the first right hand he landed. grazing or clean shot
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