Knee jerk boxing fans are comparing Ward to Roy Jones

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by SouthpawJab, Sep 9, 2012.


  1. SouthpawJab

    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    :admin I am stunned reading a few sites. People are saying he's better than Jones. Absolutely stunned.
     
  2. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Knee-jerk reactions do annoy me sometimes. Getting used to it now, though.

    Ward has a little way to go before anyone can say he's shown himself to be as formiddable as what a prime Roy was.
     
  3. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Odd considering that he's so much more reminiscent of peak Hopkins.
     
  4. SouthpawJab

    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    I originally thought Ward was like a Hopkins. A guy with decent athletic qualities who had the style to beat anyone, but he is a very good natural athlete. Not special hand speed or footspeed, but very very good with a fighter's mentality. Like a big Pernell Whitaker. And that is a huge compliment coming from me.


    Edit: That sounds knee jerk reactionary from me, lol.
     
  5. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Dawson thought that Ward was fast, he should thank that he wasn't in there with a prime Roid Jones Jr.