The supporting fight for this weekend's Pacquiao vs. Bradley PPV is Mike Jones vs. Randall Bailey at 147 pounds. Jones, at 29, is in what should be his prime and is faster than Bailey, who at 37 is in the twilight of his career. The last thing to go, however, is the punch and Bailey has always carried a huge right hand. I see Jones outboxing Bailey and winning a 117-113 decision with the commentators piquing interest with "can change in one shot" type comments. How do you see this one playing out?
Actually looking forward to this one as a big fan of Bailey from way back. I think he will have his hands full here however and lost a wide decision.
Yea Jones by UD. Take away Bailey's power hand he doesn't offer much else. Never really progressed anymore. Even if he was stylistically a threat to Jones he's always had problems once on the world class level. Jones has enough speed and power to keep Bailey humble hurt him acouple of times and cruise to a decision. The only thing I'm not to sure is if Jones really learned his lesson about when and when not to get into brawls. Against Bailey he's going to have to respect Bailey's power and cut him down at the sametime. Alot of movement, defense, and parrying from the faster, younger Jones. If he cuts down Bailey might even win on a stoppage. Jones should win.
Good point. If Bailey buzzes him, Jones needs to box and escape, not brawl or he might end up unconcious. What will be interesting to me is what Jones does if he hurts Bailey. Getting overaggressive going for the finish might leave him open to a huge counter, but it is in his nature to go for the finish.
Still haven't seen much of Jones, hoping this Saturday will give me a better look. Seems to have some posters sold..
I see Jones taking a decision, but if he doesn't shoeshine punches and commits to some I can see him taking Bailey out. Bailey has a puncher's chance, no way he's getting any decision.
Bailey's shot, Jones by near shutout UD or late stoppage after winning every round. Jones got a workrate that Bailey cannot deal with at this stage.
