Is Roy Jones the fastest fighter ever?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MacManJr., Jan 26, 2008.


  1. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Joe Louis wasn't in the same league as Jones. Certainly nowhere near as consistent with his handspeed as Jones, thats for sure. Louis' orthodox style probably makes his speed look slower than it actually is, as techinque can be deceptive. Louis was straight up and down, precise, and very orthodox in terms of delivery. Probably underrated, but still couldn't hold a candle to Jones.
     
  2. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Joe Luis had faster hands than Roy Jones ?? Is he serious ???:patsch
     
  3. Mega Lamps

    Mega Lamps Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Do you feel Mike Tyson did p4p?
     
  4. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    I never put a HW in a p4p catagory .Unless he moved up and down in weight I never saw a reason to list them ..
     
  5. Mega Lamps

    Mega Lamps Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thats why p4p is so difficult to judge. Alot of it is opinion and can be difficult to see but it doesn't seem that we'll ever know.
     
  6. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    I always thought it was inteneded for those fighters who had all the intagnibles while moving up in weight ..A heavy always stays in 1 weight class ..
     
  7. Mega Lamps

    Mega Lamps Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In my opinion, it tends to be much easier to rank fighters p4p when they change weight classes but heavyweights can be ranked. Tyson was top of the list when he reigned and some others as well.
     
  8. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    If you can list Tyson I would have to rank LL and Holy they fought everybody ..Tyson was just dominant ..But I do think P4P was intended more so for the smaller men ..
     
  9. Bslice

    Bslice Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roy Jones is Legend