Most talented boxer ever!!!

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  1. Pound4PoundG

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    Im my lifetime of watching boxing ive never seen a boxer more talented the Roy Jones in his prime. Who has been the most talented boxer you have ever seen ?
     
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  2. Young Terror

    Young Terror ★ Griselda ★ Full Member

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    Prime Roy.

    Honorable mention to Ali and Tyson.
     
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  3. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, Prime Roy was a phenom.
     
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  4. AnthonyW

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    Sugar Ray Leonard. Not my lifetime (as in, didn't grow up watching him), but a joy to watch.
     
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  5. Whiskers

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    When it comes to physical attributes Roy Jones was amongst the most impressive. But I personally was more blown away by Leonard. I would also mention Tyson. His speed, power and explosiveness was god like. I dont think we will ever see a fighter that will shock the audience the way he did for a long time.
     
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  6. Emeritus

    Emeritus Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hard to call it but I would say Roy Jones, Mike Tyson & Floyd Mayweather.
     
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  7. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Amazing talents but over rated for me and a cheating sted-head.
     
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  8. rapidfire

    rapidfire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Roy for sure
     
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  9. mike_bngs

    mike_bngs Active Member Full Member

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    Still remember rushing home from working a late shift to watch Jones jr fight Clinton Woods. I had been following Woods and hoped he might just cause an upset. Jones just danced all over him! Never seen anyone else that looked so at ease and gifted in the ring. Anytime anyone claims boxing is barbaric and isnt a sport show them a prime Jones showreel on youtube!
     
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  10. Prince.

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    Roy Jones one of a kind everyday superstar.
     
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  11. Mr Valleyboy

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    RJJ
    Willie Pep
    Jimmy Wilde
    Sugar Ray Robinson

    Hon' mentions: Ali, Tyson, JC Chavez, Sugar Ray Leonard
     
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  12. TyrantT316

    TyrantT316 Member Full Member

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    When talking PURE talent, regardless of opposition and having to prove toughness....I say:

    Roy Jones Jr.
     
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  13. Big George

    Big George Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali
    Patterson (1950's)
    Bonavena
    Hurricane Carter
    Frazier
    Holmes
    Tyson
     
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  14. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In my lifetime probably SRL. Then you have guys like Duran,Tyson, Lennox who was extremely talented and naturally gifted and more recently Mayweather, and Pac. RJJ could well hav e been more talented than all those guys but his career leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
     
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  15. kingmurkaveli

    kingmurkaveli Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd...Floyd had the speed and reflexes that roy had, PLUS Fundamentals, that roy didnt have...a defensive fighter like Floyd or Pernell, will always be better than a fighter like Roy who relied solely on speed and reflexes...I can also say that maybe Pernell was the most talented if I take Floyd out of the equation ...Floyd was more of a stand down defensive fighter that absorbed blows on his gloves...Pernell did allot of defensive moves, slipping, sliding, pretty stuff...he was more of a pretty fighter
     
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