Sonny Liston 1959 vs peak Roy Jones Jr 1993-2003, 12 rounds. Who wins and why?

Sonny wins by murder, because Roy has no chin, ie. impact resistance.
And most importantly, Liston is not John Ruiz.

 

Do you really want to see a homicide in the ring?

 

Roy gives an impressive showing until he actually gets hit

 

That is a fair point, however in that case Roy would have to uncharacteristically give up on any meaningful offense and focus solely on survival. I think he could, if he completely committed to it.

 

Liston is the heavy favorite but if RJJ fought a survival fight, he could last the distance. Most likely.

 

7-to-5 that Jones makes wee-wee during the ring instructions.

 

I like you as a poster. But why are you obsessed with pitting dudes from smaller weight classes against absolute killers ? I mean what’s the next thread topic ? “ send in your best flyweight to beat Wladimir Klitschko ? “

 

I don't see that actually. He could possibly survive for a while but Liston too damn... Liston, for Roy.
He'd eventually nail him imo

 

I don't think the guy you're replying to, has ever picked Liston to KO anyone.