Could you argue that Roy Jones was the greatest athlete of all time?

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  1. Undisputed520

    Undisputed520 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Now obviously in terms of accomplishment, many athletes surpassed Jones. Jordan, Tiger woods, Albert Pujols, Federer etc etc. But strictly in terms of physical advantages over his peers... from an all around standpoint, speed, power, timing, intelligence, foot work and conditioning. I feel that a prime Roy may have had the greatest natural advantages over his peers compared to any other athlete. Thoughts?
     
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  2. SweetHome_Bama

    SweetHome_Bama Loyal Member banned

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    yes
     
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  3. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Of course you can. He's about as special as it gets when it comes to pure athleticism.
     
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  4. bandido

    bandido The Black Bandit Full Member

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    No, not even close. There are multi-sport athletes like Jim Thorpe that many would easily rate over Jones.
     
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  5. left right left

    left right left Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No
     
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  6. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    no. He was a great boxer who did not fight the best.
     
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  7. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    General - Aka the endless Roy Jones knob gobbling forum
     
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  8. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    He was a great athlete with a pathetic chin... I guess you cant have everything in life!
     
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  9. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    it's really impossible to rate against other sports. as far as boxing, yes, he could be the most talented/athletic fighter to ever step in the ring.
     
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  10. pacpowerpellet

    pacpowerpellet Guest

    its hard to say that especially out of athletes from other sports its like when people try to say phelps is the the greatest olympian because of all his medals meanwhile theirs alot of athletes whos sport couldnt win as much medals as sports , i guess its arguable that out of boxers this is true but not out of any athletes
     
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  11. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes you could.

    Anybody think Jones could of made it in the NBA? If he'd devoted his life to bouncing a ball instead...
     
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  12. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Federer was off the charts for years. Only Jordan or Gretsky compares.
     
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  13. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    I would imagine so, after all he was semi pro. I know that does count for much but he could certainly developed more as a baller if he had been groomed from a young age like he was for boxing
     
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  14. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    **** no.
     
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  15. bRoNeR**a**G

    bRoNeR**a**G Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In terms of athleticism he's the best I've eve r seen.
     
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