Roy Jones power!

Yeah. A weird one. He was more content to go the rounds at 175 lbs and I suppose whilst heavily muscled and above average at SMW, he wasn't a large LHW.

I think it's a bit of a mix of him not having the mindset to seek and destroy as much and naturally bigger men being able to handle the power, if not the speed.

Although completely different physiques, mentalities and fighting styles, I've often felt RJJ was similar to Tyson in blend of natural power and speed mix.

 

At one point many years ago I felt that he was the best p4p head to head fighter of all time. I have since lowered that assessment but yes, he was truly spectacular at his best. If he had retired after beating John Ruiz or even after the first Tarver fight I think he’d be remembered even more fondly

 

Jones created a lot of velocity which is a big part of punching power. Nobody punches hard without a lot of speed on the punch. Also he had the great timing and would hit guys with punches they did not expect.

 

To bad he stayed boxing for to long. If he did not get the DQ in the Griffin fight and retired after the first Tarver fight he would of ended his career 50-0

 

As someone already pointed out Roy Jones Jr knocking out Thomas Tate in just 2 rounds, just after Tate went full 12 with Julian Jackson, taking his best punches is evidence of Jones's power, i also thought his KO over the very durable Thulani Malinga who went distance with Benn x2, Eubank, and was never stopped only very late in his career when he was in his mid 40's was very impressive aswell.

 

You're right. He got max leverage on that right hand, was in perfect form from a technical aspect when it landed. It was just so damn fast .

 

Definitely the best ever.

Roy obliterates Greb and he also beats Charles.

 

He was never stopped until he was 45 years old, and went 22 rounds with Benn without being stopped. Remember he also fought Benn in his prime, and should of beat him but got robbed i would say he was fairly durable.

 

We'll have to agree to disagree for me going distance with Benn x2, Reid, Eubank, Jarvis, Holmes, means he has some durability. And the fact he wasn't stopped again until his mid 40s.

 

I don't hold his career post Tarver I against him. He was already 34 years old when he fought Tarver the first time, 35 for the rematch when he was finally beat for the first time in reality (Griffin I is a dubious loss). 35 years old for a fighter who relies on Speed/Reflexes is ancient really. The fact a past his prime Jones was able to still beat a prime future hall of fame Tarver the first time, while 34 years old and weight drained is a testament to his greatness.

I never seen a fighter in history of film who has the reflexes/fast twitch speed of Roy Jones jr of the late 90s. Jones knocked out some VERY durable men to, and made very good fighters look like journeyman.

Jones at 160-168 is a nightmare for anyone head to head. Even at 175, he's tough to beat.