Which fighters under 193lbs could have beaten Roy Jones?

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  1. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Dempsey, Marciano, Patterson & Holyfield (at CW) under 193lbs
     
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  2. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Let's see....Marciano's "Suzie Q" vs Roy Jones' chin..."Hmmmmmmm"...I'll have to think about that one......
     
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  3. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Schmeling would beat HW version of Jones.
     
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  4. SheenLantern

    SheenLantern Active Member Full Member

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    Prime Roy beats three Tarvers in one night
     
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  5. SheenLantern

    SheenLantern Active Member Full Member

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    Hmm, a neanderthalic face-first plodder vs. the most talented fighter who ever lived, I'll have to think about that one...
     
  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ha,ha,ha,,,,starting from there it's a big list
     
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  7. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    160-193.
     
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  8. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    That`s a bit over the top, Roy didn`t look great in his first bout v Griffin despite the blow out in the rematch, Roy would be taking a hell of a risk trying to KO Tarver early because he punched far hardder than Griffin did and he beat Griffin easily too.
     
  9. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Roy was not more talented than Robinson and couldn`t punch with Marciano or Walcott`s power, I feel Walcott would have beaten Roy.
     
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  10. steve1990

    steve1990 Active Member Full Member

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    Evander Holyfield at cruiserweight would dominate Roy
     
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  11. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True, but he also was a lot smaller
     
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  12. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd back dear old Henry Cooper. He ash canned the much bigger and much more gifted Ali.
    Henry had many flaws but he was aggressive, brave, had quick hands and could really bang.
    I reckon Henry would have loved fighting Jones.
     
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  13. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Very good mention.