Could a prime Michael Nunn be able to beat Roy Jones Jr at Middleweight?

Jones was bigger than 90% of the fighters he thought, he would struggle taller, fast fighter who had a 77 inch reach that`s why Jones refused to fight Nunn while Nunn was a super middle champ.

 

Good question. Not sure how good Jones really was at middleweight as he didn’t stay there very long and fought most of his best opponents above 160 with the exception of a young B-Hop. When it came to raw talent and athleticism Jones was great no matter where he fought . But 160 was Nunn’s division. He was fast, fluid, skilled and had awkward height at that weight. Not totally sure who would take it at middle but I’d definitely give nunn a good chance.

 

The Nunn from the Tate fight would have been an excellent test for RJJ. I always liked the version of Nunn who was on his bike a lot, as I thought his footwork was one of his better attributes. The more flat-footed version of Nunn that only managed a SD against the much smaller Starling, as well as about all of his fights North of 160, probably loses to Jones.

A cautious, defense-first Nunn who's on the move, forcing Jones to come forward possibly could have squeaked out a decision I suppose. Nunn did have underrated power, and IMO, an underrated chin. Only 1 stoppage loss in 62 fights, and that was from an absolute bomb, flush on the chin from a punch he didn't see coming.

Nunn was at his best at 160. Not sure Jones was at his absolute best yet during his time at that weight. Very interesting fight.

 

Hmm, RJJ vs an awkward southpaw with very good power, tricky angles, and fast hands, wonder how that would go...