i didnt stan roy or anything but id be lying if i said he wasnt the most seriously physically gifted boxer that ive seen in the last 20-25 years
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Originally posted by yoshik View PostReal fans of boxing and not those that became fans because of Mayweather would completely agree. Floyd claims The Best Ever, not of his generation. This means the litmus test must include SRL, Hearns, Duran, Chavez Sr, Wilfredo Benitez, Aaron Pryor et al. These guys would have kicked the **** out of Mayweather. In fact, to the knowledgeable fan, there are numerous fighters that have done more than Floyd for fight fans including Pac man whose legacy to boxing will far outweigh Frauds. History is layered with guys that would kick Frauds ass.
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Originally posted by Jc8804 View PostRoy is right . Floyd never even tried to go to 160
154 to heavyweight .
Wow almost 50 pounds .
You know how many struggle to go from 160 to 168
Or 160 to 175.
How about 154 to 168??
Roy was phenomenal. Floyd picked and choosed his way through fighters who werent prime . Floyd doesnt have one prime hall of famer in his resume, not one.
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Originally posted by TheCell8 View PostThe problem is that Roy really damaged his legacy by fighting too long.
meh, nobody will talk about roy fighting for too long in 50 years. they'll talk about the dude who threw three left hooks at once, and won world titles from MW to HW.
losses, especially in your late 30's or 40's, shouldn't take away from what you accomplished. and they don't. losing doesn't take a win away.
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Originally posted by GhostofDempsey View PostI had the pleasure and privilege to follow Roy's career during his prime. I can tell you there were few fighters who were as exciting to watch. His speed and reflexes were off the charts. Like any fighter, he had his weaknesses, but it wasn't until he came down from HW that we saw a rapid decline in his reflexes. He was a shell of the man he was at 168, which was Jones at his best. P4P I would rank Jones higher than Mayweather any day.
I still rank Robinson above Jones. Robinson had 199 pro fights and was only stopped once inside the distance, and that was from heat exhaustion. Great footwork, hand-speed, solid chin, power, reflexes, he had it all.
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Originally posted by JcLazyX210 View PostRuiz is an fat lazy Bum. I would rate floyd higher if he went up to beat lemeiux. Ruiz is one of the worst heavyweights. Come on now who defends this bs. Any other heavyweight Roy gets folded. That fight was hand picked FOH.
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