Doug Jones vs Roy Jones Jr: The Battle of the Joneses

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Who wins and how

  1. Jones Jr KO/TKO

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  2. Doug KO/TKO

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  3. Jones Jr Decision

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  4. Doug Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Doug was a former light heavyweight and about the same size as RJJ. He gave Muhammad Ali a tough go in 1963 in an ultimately losing effort. He also beat Bob Foster, though I think it was at heavyweight. Now RJJ in his light heavyweight bouts was around 185 with day before weigh ins. So he and Doug would be of similar stature.

    So who would you pick in a fight between Roy and Doug?
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I like RJJ in this one
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I do too. I think RJJ wins a competitive decision
     
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  4. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Does the winner get to fight Eddie’Bossman’ Jones?
     
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  5. Devon

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    Roy Jones at his best wins comfortably. Doug Jones was basic and Jones would by able to read him, time him and see and predict the returns of Doug Jones all night long.
     
    Devon, Oct 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You have RJJ winning a decision or stoppage?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    No. Fights 1963 Muhammad Ali
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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  8. Devon

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    Probably a decision, I think Roy Jones would be happy with a decision because Doug Jones is dangerous, he can punch and he is strong at 175lbs, so I think Roy Jones would play it safe.
     
    Devon, Oct 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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  9. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Interesting.

    Battle of the Cojones.

    I’ll go with Roy in all likelihood I guess but it’s not impossible for Dougie to perhaps sleep him at some random point.

    I understand and appreciate the arguments against but I’m not completely sold that prime Roy’s whiskers were all that.
     
    Pugguy, Oct 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Roy to fast for Doug
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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  11. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Faster yes but too fast to not possibly get caught at some point? I’m not so sure.

    The much slower Ruiz caught Roy pretty good early and almost spoiled the show.
     
    Pugguy, Oct 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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