Who was better P4P: Roy Jones Jr or Floyd Mayweather Jr?

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  1. DINAMITA

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    I believe Roy Jones Jr was the better fighter. He convincingly beat Toney and Hopkins when they were both in their mid-20s, Mayweather never fought anyone that good. He dominated light-heavyweight and was the undisputed pound-for-pound king for a long time, he never lost at his peak other than a disqualification and avenged that loss with a 1st round KO, he won the heavyweight title against a live opponent. Mayweather accomplished great things too, but I don't think his achievements match up. He was fast but not as fast as Roy, and whereas he probably had a better defence, he needed it more, Roy hit too hard and was too good to need a defence until he slowed down. Jones Jr the best of our generation.
     
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  2. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr.
     
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  3. Fab2333

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    Roy Jones Jr.
     
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  4. alex-boxer42

    alex-boxer42 Active Member Full Member

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    Jones by a mile
     
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  5. Words

    Words Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jones. No competition.
     
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  6. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    jones jr ... easily
     
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  7. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr is the most talented fighter ever to lace them up and is the best P4P H2H fighter ever at 168.
     
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  8. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    you could make a case for 160 pounds as well, he had devastating speed and power at that weight.
    But at 168 you are right, he is unbeatable
     
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  9. jaco

    jaco Thomas Hearns Full Member

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    Roy Jones. Better competition, more dominant and I rank him higher H2H.
     
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  10. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr., simply amazing.
     
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  11. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Roy Jones.........no doubt in mind at all.
     
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  12. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    The only thing Roy had going against him was the fact that he was a bit green at 160 but still I would favour him over every 160lb fighter ever.

    In saying that he went up and beat Toney straight from 160lbs.

    Roy was just damn good. :yep
     
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  13. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    No comparison . . . RJJ fought and loss trying to prove he is No 1 :D

    What about PBF? :-( :huh
     
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  14. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    What if he beats Calzaghe, then gets a rematch and beat Hopkins again. And fights a Tarver be4 retiring, where would you rank him all time
     
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  15. TFFP

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    Jones Jr, by a country mile
     
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