Michael Spinks vs. Roy Jones @ 175

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  1. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Spinks by KO.
     
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    Spinks by mid-late KO...
     
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  4. Thread Stealer

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    RJJr on points, spinks could take him out with a big shot though, 60/40 jones imo
     
    KidJackal, Aug 6, 2012
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  6. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    I pick Spinks as well... Do you see Spinks knocking him out like Tarver did? Or do you see a great fight with Roy having success until Spinks catches him clean?
     
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  7. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    You pretty much just admitted you have little boxing knowledge, and your opinion on this mythical match up does not matter.:deal
     
    Mind Reader, Aug 6, 2012
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  8. keith

    keith ESB OG Full Member

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    Jones is just too fast for SPinks. I think SPinks is the better overall 175 pounder, but Jones is the wrong match up. The only edge SPinks has is power, and then only slightly.

    Jones 116-112.

    Someone else mention Foster. I pick him to beat Jones. That jab, and reaching power. Nightmare for Jones.

    Keith
     
    keith, Aug 6, 2012
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  9. Butch Coolidge

    Butch Coolidge Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Remove BALCO from the scenario and it's easily Spinks.
     
    Butch Coolidge, Aug 6, 2012
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  10. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    RJJ was 35, way past his prime. We are assuming he's near his prime for this matchup aren't we?
     
    RJJFan, Aug 6, 2012
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  11. RJJFan

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    Source of RJJ as a client of Balco?
     
    RJJFan, Aug 7, 2012
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  12. EJDiaZ

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    Spinks KO inside 8
     
    EJDiaZ, Aug 7, 2012
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  13. Bulletproof

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    Roy was best at 168 I think. Spinks was too long with a good jab and punching power. I don't buy into all the RJJ glass jaw bull**** the butt hurt Euro Calslappy fan's are pushing. prime Jones was down only once, just like prime Leonard was only down once. I liked RJJ a lot and his speed would give Spinks something to think about and possibly some problems early, but I see Spinks' jab and long right hand starting to find a home. Spinks by close UD probably 7 rounds to 5. I will say this, neither guy beats Bob Foster IMO....
     
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  14. Thread Stealer

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    There's only two guys at LHW I would make the favorite at 175 over RJJ of the late 90s/early 00s. Michael Spinks & Bob Foster. I really haven't seen enough of Charles & Moore to make a prediction on that.

    Dwight Qawi would be a very live underdog.
     
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  15. Loudon

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    Interesting.

    I think it would have been a great fight.

    But I think you'd have to choose a version of Roy from his absolute peak, from the mid 90's, when he fought at 168.

    His fight night weight at 168, was around 175 pounds. Spinks and Foster etc had same day weigh ins and fought at around 175 pounds in the 70's and 80's.

    So for me, it would had to have been the Toney version. The Toney version of Roy was completely different to the Tarver version.

    I think it would have been intriguing, but I'd have favoured Roy.

    A Bob Foster fight would also have been a treat to watch. A highly dangerous fight for Roy, but his speed would have troubled Foster.

    Who would have won between Spinks and Foster?
     
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