Put a prime Jones Jr in the ring with the Johnson who knocked him out, what happens?

Nowser

 

I was merely pointing out that nobody could even suggest that he was anywhere near his prime.

I wasn’t criticising you.

 

His prime was in the mid 90’s.

He was clearly damaged goods against Johnson.

We’re talking about a guy who reigned for 15 years whilst barely losing rounds, getting dominated and easily beaten by a guy who split 3 fights with Clinton Woods.

He fought on for years afterwards, but his last top level win was against Tarver in 2003.

After the Johnson fight, he was only capable of beating low level guys and journeyman.

 

I can accept the idea that Johnson had a more troublesome style for Roy, but if it's Jones anywhere near his best then it's an easy UD.

UK commentators were still surprised at the hand speed back in '02 against Glen Kelly, but the body and mentality were still good, even at 33. As soon as he lost that extra weight (as he's said himself), it had an awful effect.

 

Jones easy UD