I see Roy Jones hanging past his prime is hurtin his legacy more than Ali hurt his.

Ali hung around for a few beatings, but is still the top gun as far as fans and present day champions are concerned.
Now people seem to dwell on Roys opponets being subpar instead of ****ing good he really was.
I don't recall champs pitching so many shutouts with 120 score in 12 rounders. Not Duran, not hearns, not Ali, Not SRR, not SRL. Even when they were fighting 'easy' fights. Ali vs Wepner for instance.

 

Hanging around too long shouldn't hurt a fighter's historical standing.

Roy Jones Jr. was one of the best fighters ever.

 

omg, never mind :roll:

 

Thought this thread was about how he and Steve Collins are finally gonna meet

http://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2013/0115/362845-celtic-warrior-collins-returning-to-fight-jones-jr/

 

It shouldn't affect his standing to a huge degree, he was obviously a great fighter.

The difference is that Ali was tanking damage well past prime albeit looking bad in the process, where as Roy is getting knocked the **** out regularly.

 

Shouldn't perhaps. But the reality is it does.

If Roy hangs around long enough, and the signs are he will, he'll succeed in destroying his record, his legacy and himself.

Sadly, boxing's next tragedy is already in its advanced stages.

 

I don't recall someone so dominant turning so jello jawed as Roy. One has to wonder if Tarver didn't ruin him in their 2nd fight.

 

It does help that Ali spent his whole career fighting guys weve actually heard of!, cant say the same for Roy. As soon as he got into the ring with an actual contender he got his ass handed to him so I really dont give a **** about Jones Jr's legacy Im just glad I dont have to look at him anymore.

 

If not already, Roy will probably be ****ed up. He wanted to get out while young because he saw his friend and fellow dominant champ gerald mcclellan get knocked ******ed by Benn. It looks like Roys career plan has veered off course.

 

The money running out was the 'inspiration' behind the career re-think.

Tragically, Roy will be a babbling mess inside 10 years. Probably a lot sooner.

 

That fellow has made more do-ra-me than I can possibly imagine. Seriously how addicted are some people to material status symbols?
make a million and spend like you made a billion, crazy.

 

I think Roy wasted most of his money 'investing' in music.

 

Hes a ****in idiot!..And am I missin something here? please tell me Roy isnt comin back!!..And doesnt HBO pay his ass?

 

did he announce he's quitting?