Roy Jones v Floyd Mayweather....at 154

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  1. BIG-DOMINIC

    BIG-DOMINIC Member Full Member

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    In 1989 Roy Jones weighed 155 for a fight against Stephan Johnson in his second pro fight. He also won the 1988 Olympics at junior middle.

    It got me thinking what would have happened had this version of Roy would have dealt with the version of Floyd that beat De La Hoya.

    I know H2H Roy Jones is too big for Floyd, but im asking because of the respective times in their careers.

    At this stage Roy had only had one pro fight....had never gone 12 rounds. Whilst Floyd had fully grown into a Strong Welterweight and was an extremely experienced pro. I give the edge to Jones simply because of his athletic talent and greater size......but it would be fascinating to see how Jones would have done with absolutely no experience. He would have to rely on his innate ability alone!!

    Thoughts??
    (Bear in mind....I only give Floyd a slight chance because of the respective stages of the careers I propose)
     
  2. P4P

    P4P Active Member Full Member

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    I think 147 isn't mayweather best weight so 154 just makes it worse so Jones
     
  3. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    Roy... Even at that stage, He was to big, fast and strong for PBF, who is naturally much smaller.
     
  4. Mrtibbs

    Mrtibbs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I see no way of matching these two in my mind due to the massize size difference.
     
  5. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr. made a career out of schooling orthodox defensive boxers.
     
  6. BrooklynMumin

    BrooklynMumin HOPKINS A " G " Full Member

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    this...:good
     
  7. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    prime rjj KO Floyd in the 6th
     
  8. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is pre-prime Roy Jones.
     
  9. slabcity216

    slabcity216 New Member Full Member

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    RJJ would win, too big too strong for floyd
     
  10. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    I THINK HE STILL BEATS FLOYD...I think the size would be too much
     
  11. megavolt

    megavolt Constantly Shadowboxing Full Member

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    lol gotta be jones... Floyd doesn't really have any business above 147
     
  12. BIG-DOMINIC

    BIG-DOMINIC Member Full Member

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    Thanx guy interesting comments....just shows size at that level will overcome experience!!
     
  13. Xerant

    Xerant Gotta Hate negociations! Full Member

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    Size... we get proven otherwise like 10 times a year