Prime Roy Jones Jr vs Artur Beterbiev at 175

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Prime Roy Jones Jr vs Artur Beterbiev

  1. Roy Jones Jr KO/TKO/RTD

    3.8%
  2. Roy Jones Jr points

    26.9%
  3. Draw

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    0.0%
  4. Artur Beterbiev points

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Artur Beterbiev KO/TKO/RTD

    69.2%
  1. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev is an absolute monster but could he defeat a prime Roy at 175? For me Jones at his best (pre-heavyweight) was one of the most formidable fighters in the sport’s history and despite Beterbiev’s relentless pressure and power, I have to lean towards Roy in this one. A very tough fight for sure.

    How does everyone else see this one?
     
  2. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RJJ was fast and flashy and had legitimate pop. Beterbiev doesnt give opponents the space to operate and "box" like that though.

    I dont think fight goes the distance regardless of who wins. They'd have to fight 3 times imho...slight edge Beterbiev
     
  3. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We already have a recent thread on this
     
  4. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    My bad
     
  5. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Agreed on that but I have this strange feeling that Roy manages to survive for 12 rounds and wins a competitive decision.
     
  6. pepsiclassic

    pepsiclassic Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd go with a prime roy over anyone at 175 in the last 20 years guys. we're not talking about the roy that lost to tarver that was clearly way past his prime.

    I'd go with points but he'd beat Ward, He'd beat Kovalev he'd beat bivol.

    anyone that doesnt agree with me. I guess.... Y'ALL MUST'VE FORGOT!!