1985 Larry Holmes vs. 2003 Roy Jones Jr.

True.

But he was better conditioned and much faster than Larry.

There's little chance here that Larry can outbox him.

I would pick Prime Larry over prime Roy, but a 36 year old Larry ?

Even. Pick'em.

 

Not so sure, there.

2003 Lewis was at the tail end of his prime, and the 2003 version, IMO would have beaten any version of Roy.

Or Larry.

 

If skinny-ass Spinks can do it, Jones can do it BETTER!!

Jones WIDE decision..

 

Jones never fought anyone that boxed like Holmes. Now at heavyweight, its too tough to call. I dont see Larry knocking out Jones, but not sure how Roy deals with Holmes type of style. Decision for sure, not sure how it plays out.

 

i agree, against 1985 holmes. but 1978-82 larry holmes would destroy jones

 

Jones and his dangling left hand at his waist defense against a jabber? I don't see Jones being effective at all and even if he lands it won't do anything.

It'd be interesting to see how Jones reacts to some thumbs. I think he retreats even moreso but what he doesn't do is go ballistic and try to get some payback. I really don't think Jones wins more than maybe 2 rounds at best and loses a lopsided decision in a dreary affair. I think Holmes beats Ruiz as well and he's right there for Larry's jab and right hand and doesn't have the offensive arsenal to bother Holmes either.

Facing Ruiz was pretty much the ideal opponent for Jones. Even failing a drug test Toney had an easy time with the guy as well. So would've Mike Spinks.