New respect for Roy Jones, Jr.

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  1. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    One of the few times we agree on something. :good

    Good thread.

    I just wish you didn't judge fighters on the "quitting factor" so much, if you know what I mean. ;)
     
    CarlesX7, Nov 8, 2008
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  2. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks, Carles! :thumbsup

    I just respect toughness and heart, is all. Sometimes your body can't take anymore, but I like guys that battle through adversity. Roy Jones did that tonight, and big respect to him for it.
     
    paulfv, Nov 8, 2008
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  3. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Fair enough.

    PS: I hope you won't put that bloody Cotto avy up there again or I WILL smack you! :hey :good
     
    CarlesX7, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    respect where it is due,roy is a true sportsman and took the loss on the chin un-like bhop.
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    treva1977, Nov 9, 2008
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  5. pjo479

    pjo479 brooklyn brawler Full Member

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    roy should have put it all on the line after he knocked calzaghe down he was clearly hurt but roy couldnt pull the trigger and thats that
     
    pjo479, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. sjc

    sjc Active Member Full Member

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    Sorry mate, Tarver I. He showed heart in that.
     
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  7. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Right on.

    Good to see another logical Calzaghe fan, btw. ;)
     
    CarlesX7, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    True, I forgot about those final rounds.:good
     
    the cobra, Nov 9, 2008
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  9. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    True, he did. Good point. :thumbsup

    Carles -- Cotto avatar is on the shelf for now, so no smacking of me! :deal
     
    paulfv, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. Jbuz

    Jbuz Belt folder Full Member

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    That's pretty much it.

    Roy hung in there despite searching to no avail for those gifts that made him so brilliant in his prime... he showed real heart tonight despite knowing defeat was basically inevitable. Well-done Roy, you're a legend of the ring, and we'll all remember you for what you were, not what you are.
     
    Jbuz, Nov 9, 2008
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  11. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Here's what Roy said after the fight on the subject:

    http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=3691133

    Well done, Roy. I'm glad he's giving himself respect for his effort. Nothing to hang his head about at all. He did himself and the sport proud.
     
    paulfv, Nov 9, 2008
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  12. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    :lol:

    We're cool then. :good
     
    CarlesX7, Nov 9, 2008
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  13. PugilisticPower

    PugilisticPower The Blonde Batman Full Member

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    I'd love to see Jones Jr take a few exhibitions against old fighters... maybe like the Virgil Hill, Henry Maske, Sven Ottke, Darius M type boxers if he can get them interested and just go out being Roy against the oldies.
     
    PugilisticPower, Nov 9, 2008
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  14. BIG WORM

    BIG WORM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    god bless jones, he should retire
     
    BIG WORM, Nov 9, 2008
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  15. melhear

    melhear Below the Belt Full Member

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    I have absolutely no doubts that the Roy of old would have pulled the trigger and taken Calazaghe out.No disrespect for Joe .He is up there with the best of them but Roy in his prime was unbeatable.
     
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