Closest boxer we have to Roy Jones Jr.?

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  1. ClassicRon

    ClassicRon Member Full Member

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    In terms of style, skill and making match up problems for the opponent. I know we will never see another RJJ but is there anyone that comes to mind in the last couple years to now that brings some roy like qualities to the ring?
     
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  2. Pimp C

    Pimp C Free Smurk

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    No one but Loma would probably be the closest to him.
     
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  3. Ant Sutton

    Ant Sutton I love boxing Full Member

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    Crawford with his switch stance? Hasn't truly been tested yet but I'm backing him to make an impact in ww within 3 years.
     
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  4. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No one of course, but what about Usyk? His movement is very good for his size, plus the way he darts in and out.
     
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  5. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Tony Bellew except he has an iron chin to boot.
     
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  6. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    As far as quickness and athleticism... Gary Russell Jr is pretty similar.
     
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  7. Ant Sutton

    Ant Sutton I love boxing Full Member

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    Interesting career he's creating. Will he spend 2-3 years trying to unify CW....or go for big money fights at HW. He can bang
     
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  8. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's already a p4p fighter imo.
     
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  9. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think it depends on whether he can get the big CW fights or not
     
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  10. Ant Sutton

    Ant Sutton I love boxing Full Member

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    Let's see how he goes going for a ww title. I love his style and believe he can do it if he is ok being patient
     
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  11. Sinew

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    Don't hit 'post reply' , people.
     
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  12. Ant Sutton

    Ant Sutton I love boxing Full Member

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    And CW - even LH is wide open now...unfortunately. Will be interesting to see how he and his promoters match him. Regardless...I'll be watching.
     
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  13. drenlou

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    Gary russell jr is a bad dude.

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  14. bcr

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    -Speed: Gary Russell, Rau'Shee Warren, Gamboa.
    -Footwork and angles: Felix Diaz, Lomachenko, Usyk and maybe Fury.
    -Reflexes: Lomachenko, Rigondeaux, Felix Diaz.
    -Switch Hitting: DeGale, Crawford.
    -Explosiveness: Briedis, Gamboa, Donaire, Lemeiux.
    That shows you how complete Jones was.
     
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  15. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There just isn't anyone else that has everything that
    Roy had combined.
     
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