Roy Jones Jr vs Jim Jeffries

Jeffries was an all-around athlete.

Under modern rules and training, Jeff beats up the smaller man.

 

Over 15 it's a tough call, but I still pick Jones. I'd say Roy puts on a near clinic over 12.

Speed kills.

 

Any time Jones' jaw is impacted by a fist from a 220 lb heavyweight champ...I go with the results of the San Francisco earthquake.

 

Very tough. Jones at heavyweight was extremely cautious, very low punch output, therefore I simply can't imagine how he would match up hypothetically with ATGs from other eras. I can see Jones out maneuvering and out boxing Jeffries but that right hand of Jim's was a monster and if one were to connect, its all over. Having said that, I still think Jones posesses the skills and movement to keep Jeffries frustrated the entire night. That one punch can always end the night though, so it really is tough. To put it bluntly, IMO If they fought 10 times, I see Jones winning 7 out of 10. Perhaps I'm just ranting.

 

Jeffries would win under any rule set.

The fact that this is even being discussed shows how badly under-rated Jeffries is on this forum.

 

As soon as Jeffries makes contact it would be all over.

 

jones would stop or outpoint the cave-man

 

I don't like Jeffries but even I would pick him over Jones.

 

:good

 

I'm still learning about Jeffries.

One thing is for certain Roy won't be getting his respect with punches and will have to put on a clinic. I can imagine Jeffries crouch making it hard for Jones to judge when to let his hands go.

Jeffries by stoppage, at some point

 

i don't think jones is the only light-heavy who could've beaten cave j jeffries.