Which boxers from history would have the best chance of beating prime Roy Jones Jr?

I think that a prime Bob Foster, 1968, has a real good chance against a prime Roy Jones Jr. Bob's biggest mistakes were venturing into the heavyweight ranks for bouts, true he had the body frame, but a fighter should know his limitations. It is okay for a fighter to stay in his respective weight class. I think that Bob's long left jab, his height, reach, could trouble Roy and negate his hand speed. Jones also would be wary of that destructive left hook of Foster's that has put many light heavyweights into dreamland. Every time that Roy steps in to land, he tastes that jab. And dreads the left hook that may be following, many before him have, even D. Tiger did.

 

Is there anyone you think Jones would actually beat Mark? You started this thread (yet another Jones thread) in order to give yourself multiple opportunities to throw stones at him didn't you

 

I love the Hagler comparison. That Roy didn't blow a still developing Hopkins completely away (but still won comfortably) is a an argument in Hagler's favour, but nothing about Hagler losing to a rusty, blown-up Leonard? (Cue how old and past it Hagler was, but not Leonard apparently).

Roy is too big and fast for Hagler imo. At least if we're talking a day before weigh-in.

 

Archie moore

 

Hagler at 160 beats the **** out of Hopkins. You think it would be Hopkins' physicality that would win the fight against Marvin Hagler? Hopkins would frustrate him on the inside? At 160 right? I dont see it.
Hagler was definitely fighting at his natural weight but he wasn't small.
At 160 Hagler beats Jones too. Hagler's stiff jab would be in RJJ face all night. I think he can wear him down easier than he can Hopkins. Jones was so talented that you can't count him out though.


At 168 I think Benn and GMAN can KO Jones. I only say that because of his suspect chin. Jones can beat anyone under 175 in history. He was amazing.

 

Before moving up to HW what trouble did he have at 175? The first 2 rounds vs Harding? Him being passive with Griffin? No one really gave Roy problems but if anyone were to actually claim they did it would be Hopkins.

Spinks was never a guy who won with size, he won with speed and against Roy he would be the much slower fighter.

Foster is far too predictable offensively, thats a recipe for disaster against Roy

 

I don't understand why people pick Foster here. He's much less versatile fighter than Fitzsimmons or Moore, yet people rarely mention them instead of him.

 

This saved me 10 minutes of writing.

 

Hagler is about an average size 154 about the same size as Hopkins opponents like Daniels and Simon Brown who were belt holders at 154. If Hopkins could dominate with physicality against guys like Glen Johnson, Antwan Echols who are much bigger and themselves are known for their physicality, he's going to get the better of Hagler no problem. Hagler like to fight in the pocket, Hopkins wouldn't exchange in the pocket with him at all. It would be potshot overhand rights followed up by the clinch... rinse and repeat.

Hagler's jab would be extremely ineffective vs Roy. Its more likely Roy would lay on the ropes absorb some glancing body shots and then flurry out but unlike Leonard those combos have ATG power behind them and are even more flashy and will get judges attention even more. Its hard to see Hagler winning more than 1 or 2 rounds vs Roy

 

He struggled against Griffin first fight. He was barely ahead, was short with his shots and got countered regularly. He was turning the tide but had difficulties ergo he struggled.

Roy also looked pretty meh against Eric Harding. That was a pretty nip and tuck affair until Harding quit with an injury. Roy certainly didn’t run him out of the ring.

Hopkins gave Roy very little problems really. It was a dull bout of excessive mutual respect. You could tell both guys were tight and tentative but Hopkins took that to a whole new level. I wouldn’t call it a weak display by Hopkins but if someone did I wouldn’t argue either. Hagler cops crap for the first Vito fight but he was a wrecking ball compared to the pawing, not willing to press Hopkins of the Jones fight.

 

And he blatantly stole the Wright v Monzons opponent's from Mendozas thread.

He is incapable of any rational or original thoughts.

To put it bluntly, he should be sectioned.