Better Fighter in History -- Roy Jones Or Floyd Mayweather?

[Vadrigar.]

tldw: Roy is the better athlete Floyd the better boxer.

[2fast2strong]

Floyd is the better technician but Roy by far was the better fighter

[E-Thug]

Mayweather is greater but at their absolute prime Roy was better

[bluebeam]

Roy peak was higher
floyd peak was longer

it's a marathon not a sprint.

I'll edge floyd

[Santa_]

Roy Jones Jr is the greatest fighter of this generation.

[Dosumpthn]

Roy is great, Floyd is great, both great American fighters that people can look up to. Roy was more athletic but Floyd was a better scientist. If they ever fought, Floyd would win 7-5. Just my opinion

[soul_survivor]

In his prime, JOnes looked more impressive but lil boy floy fought the better opponents and was at the top a little bit longer.

[HarvardBlue]

His opponents could hardly land a punch on Roy Jones in his prime.

Mayweather could beat his opponents from the outside, midrange, and inside. Even if you were able to land on him Mayweather found a way to win.

I would go with Mayweather but Roy Jones is much more fun to watch.

[Thraxox]

Roy Jones, schooling a Prime Toney was second to none.l

[Bad_Guy]

RJJ would KO Floyd after toying with him for a bit like a cat plays with a mouse. In terms of career/legacy, Floyd probably gets the edge because he wisely chose not to fight while completely shot as a fighter.