Was Roy Jones Jr in his prime when he got knocked out by Tarver?

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  1. Thesenuts

    Thesenuts Member banned Full Member

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    ??????????
     
    Thesenuts, Mar 12, 2023
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  2. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    No, slightly past it I would say. But, it should also be said that Tarver was slightly past it too.
     
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  3. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Definitely not.
     
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  4. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just came off historic HW accomplishment. Tail end of prime.
     
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  5. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think moving up and down weights ended his prime, RJJ was still excellent then though, make no mistake, Tarver didn't beat a shell but RJJ was just on the slide in my opinion.
     
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  6. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was over the hill then.
     
    Guerra, Mar 12, 2023
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  7. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    No.
     
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  8. Pimp C

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    No
     
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  9. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Roy Jones was never the same fighter again after moving upto Heavyweight and defeating John Ruiz for the WBA belt .
     
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  10. Apollo GOAT

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    Tarver shattered his prime
     
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  11. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He was top 2 pfp at worst, so whatever that makes him.
     
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