RJJ vs. Ward, who wins and why?

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  1. The Bane

    The Bane Active Member Full Member

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    Who would win this great matchup? I personally believe Ward would win by a close decision.
     
  2. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Now? Ward easy win. When RJJ was a natural SM Roy wins easy.
     
  3. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    I just can't see it. Roy was so fast back then. I'm a big fan of Ward's though, and I hope to see him at 175 next year.
     
  4. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    Roy Jones and easily..

    Too powerful, too fast, too good for Ward.. Roy Jones would have taken this fight in a heart beat, it was exactly the kind of fight he loved to fight..
     
  5. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Jones's speed would be more than Ward could handle. Ward is an outstanding boxer, but Jones in his day was something else.
     
  6. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    Jones in his prime would be way too strong and fast for Ward. He'd walk all over him.
     
  7. sugarkills

    sugarkills Active Member Full Member

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    RJJ in his SMW Prime would destroy just about everyone within that weight class!
     
  8. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know Ward has decent footwork but all I can see happening is him sitting on the back foot waiting for Jones to come in, and Jones getting in and out landing a few shots before Ward can land himself. Ward is an incredible boxer, don't get me wrong, but I just don't think his style is right for the likes of Calzaghe or Jones. To be fair he probably boxes the **** out of most top SMWs over the years minus a select few
     
  9. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    LMAO @ Ward by close decison.

    Jones would've kicked Ward's ass.

    Everything Ward tries to do would be null and void in the face of prime Roy's handspeed, power, and reflexes.
     
  10. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Roy all day aye ee day.
     
  11. Nipple

    Nipple I hate my username banned

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    OP musta forgot!
     
  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Mickey Ward wins every time.
     
  13. tennis

    tennis Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wards on of the most talented boxers of all time

    Roy is probably the most talented guy of all time

    Magnificent fantasy fight

    Roy wins a ud
    But every round would be close
     
  14. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Calm down. Ward is one of the most talented fighters of TODAY, but of all time? Hardly.

    There would be nothing close about this fight.
     
  15. Unforgiven

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    RJJ wins and he'd make it look easy.
    Why ? Because he's superior in every department.