Ernie Shavers vs Roy Jones

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A full fledge Hvyweight with a punch vs "on the move" Roy.

    How long does it go?
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Although a single shot from Earnie could end it at anytime, I'm going to favor Jones and favor him heavily.

    Jones much faster and too scientific. A knockout win for Jones is highly unlikely but not impossible. Earnie had the tendency to gas from time to time.
     
  3. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Matches up similarly to Young who got starched in 1 fight and also outboxed Shavers in the rematch
     
  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    An interesting fact here is that Vincente Rondon, who spent most of his career at or below light heavyweight, went the distance with Shavers, albeit in losing fashion.

    If Shavers lands that overhand right then it's all over, but i think a careful Jones could cruise to a decision win.
     
  6. round15

    round15 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jones could out-box Shavers fairly convincingly winning a UD by 4 points or more. I don't think he KO's Shavers but definitely punishes him with his speed and reflexes.

    On the flipside, it could be lights-out for Jones any time in the fight if Shavers catches him with his right hand.

    The key for Shavers is his stamina and whether he exudes the same punching power from round 1 to round 12.