RJJ is the greatest ever p4p at his peak

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Noon Saibot, Jun 29, 2016.


  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,727
    3,933
    Jun 13, 2012
    What could they have done?
     
  2. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    Shot, bloated, bad hands, semi retired Calzaghe beat Jones
     
  3. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    Calzaghe didnt lose at all and beat Jones when he had bad hands, was semi retired and bloated
     
  4. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    Leonard was the fighter that got me really into boxing.
    One of my all time favourite fighters
     
  5. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    In what respect? Each had different styles and I could make arguements for each in different ways
     
  6. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    Surprised Loudon hasnt jumped on here
     
  7. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,727
    3,933
    Jun 13, 2012
    What attributes/skills did they have to trouble RJJ?
     
  8. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    Hello VG
    Didnt really want to get too involved in a long debate but in short

    Michalczewski - power, great defence and boxing skills
    Erdei - good speed also, grit and boxing skills
    Calzaghe - hands as fast in combinations, chin/recovery powers, power when prime, awkwardness
    Maske - the jab that I think would have been landing on Jones throughout
     
  9. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    I think Kovalevs power would possibly win it for him
     
  10. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    F Tiozzo and Rocchigiani could well be favoured also IMO
     
  11. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

    39,975
    3,107
    Dec 11, 2009
    One that I do think would be exciting would be prime Jones vs prime Cleverly

    Great hand speed from both, could see this as a very exciting fight
     
  12. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    40,832
    10,212
    Mar 7, 2012
    Yeah, that version of Roy in that mindset would have wanted some serious stopping.
     
  13. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    40,832
    10,212
    Mar 7, 2012
    :good

    I think Roy's win over Tarver has to be his best.
     
  14. Jshort

    Jshort New Member Full Member

    28
    0
    Apr 2, 2014

    Cleverly in the same sentence as RJJ? :patsch

    RJJ is one of the most athletic boxers ever, even more so than Leonard. Amazing fighter in his prime who is one of the best ever.
     
  15. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,727
    3,933
    Jun 13, 2012
    Toney and Hopkins always had trouble against fast, athletic guys, and prime RJJ was the most athletic fighter ever.