could Billy Conn have carried Roy Jones's jockstrap

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  1. Gr8Mandingo

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    Lite Heavy or Heavy
     
    Gr8Mandingo, Aug 22, 2016
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    He went way beyond anything that Jones did at both!
     
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    jones won a stinking title at HW!!
    conn got knocked out twice
     
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    There was only one heavyweight title when Conn came along, and it was inconveniently held by Joe Louis.

    Conn’s accomplishment of beating #1 ranked contender Bob Pastor, is arguably better than Jones beating Ruiz.
     
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    fair enouf
     
    Gr8Mandingo, Aug 22, 2016
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    Sure he can. I think that Jones would beat him but it would be a hell of a fight.
     
    McGrain, Aug 22, 2016
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    You mean head to head? No.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Aug 22, 2016
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    Jones beat who to make you think this?
     
    janitor, Aug 22, 2016
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I'm not basing this on any specific fight. I'm extrapolating from his incredible speed & reflexes, excellent timing, and very good power, and the manner in which he dominated a number of talented fighters throughout his prime.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Aug 22, 2016
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    What comparative advantages would you give Conn in this matchup?
     
    mrkoolkevin, Aug 22, 2016
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    You're comparing John Ruiz to Joe Louis? That title was as worthless as a trinket in a C r a c k e r jack box.
     
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    In theory yes. Jones could beat Louis, Marciano, Frazier, Dempsey, Tunney, Liston, and many more greats. In reality though he lost to guys like Green, Lebedev, Tarver, and Johnson.
     
    Mr.DagoWop, Aug 22, 2016
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    In reality, he was never the same after he lost 20 pounds shortly before his 35th birthday. Also in reality, those guys have absolutely nothing to do with my comment so I'm not sure why you are replying to me.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Aug 22, 2016
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    thats what im sayin
     
    Gr8Mandingo, Aug 22, 2016
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    no, you could not beat jones with speed, he was the king in this department
     
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