If Jones Retired after Ruiz?

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  1. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    Stop quoting Rico guys...He's on my ignore list...And you should do the same.
     
  2. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I dont think you should be on here , I can understand not liking a fighter , we all have reasons for that , but to disrespect a fighter like jones junior actually means that you do not appreciate the sport.
     
  3. Pound4poundx

    Pound4poundx Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good idea. Are you watching the Cotto fight at Champs on St.Laurent this weekend?
     
  4. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    Who cares how much muscle he lost, he did lose a good amount and that is a fact.

    How many fighters throughout history can you name that dropped back down from Heavyweight and win the LHW title in the very next fight?

    That win gets underrated because he looked human for the first time, but it will add a lot to his legacy once the dust settles.

    Once again, his credentials speak for themselves, a fraud can not accomplish what Roy Jones did. A fraud can't beat all time great fighters in their prime. A fraud can't be awarded fighter of the decade. You are a moron if you really believe this.
     
  5. Vano-Irons

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    Spot on! :good
     
  6. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Top 15 ATG lock if he had retired after Tarver 1.
    But if you consider longevity in your list you'll mark him down. He was only 34 when he lost to Tarver so age has to be considered even though his reflex based style he was never going to allow him to have a long self life.

    Prime H2H he's at, or near the top though, no question.
     
  7. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    No. In fact, i don't live in Montreal, I'm in Granby (prevents from getting the question: Where the **** is Granby??").

    We'll be at the Uniprix Stadium on June 11th for the Lemieux fight!
    Been there to see some boxing? Its so cool!
     
  8. TG1

    TG1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Duran was, Chavez was, Leonard was, Hearns was, Ali was stopped!

    How high do you rate these guys? Case closed!:hi:
     
  9. zorryt

    zorryt Active Member Full Member

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    It would have been better for Roid Jones to retire after Ruiz, he made the mistake to go down in weight after he abused roids to fight as a heavywegith so the damage to his body was clear, he needed to stop roiding in order to lose weight, that was his downfall. The truth is always revelead at the end.
     
  10. El Terrible

    El Terrible Active Member Full Member

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    Amen

    Top 25 ATG if he retired after Ruiz, now hes tarnished himself somewhat.
     
  11. MAG1965

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    Beating Ruiz would not have brought him immortality where he could have retired and he be looked on as great. Ruiz was overrated. Leonard beating Hagler and retiring that is different. Since Hagler was great.
     
  12. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chavez was never KO'd , he was always stopped on his feet. But i agree with your point
     
  13. TG1

    TG1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He took an over the counter product called Ripped Fuel and tested positive after his fight against Richard Hall. Ripped Fuel contained a steroid derivitive that was illegal, which was news to Jones.

    Mackie Shilstone put the same amount of weight on Spinks who then went on to beat Holmes. I take it Spinks is a ****in junkie as well?:patsch

    You have no proof of Jones taking steroids in the build up to the Ruiz fight and if you have, show it!
     
  14. TG1

    TG1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So was Leonard but they all have TKO losses on their record none the less and embarrasing losses at that. I know what you're saying...

    Jones was one dinked but a stoppage defeat is a stoppage defeat!
     
  15. BrooklynMumin

    BrooklynMumin HOPKINS A " G " Full Member

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    definitely should;ve retired after Ruiz at the very least after Tarver 1. Tarver ! was a clear victory as far as I'm concerned.