Thread: Roy Jones Jr. or Tito vs. Taylor or Pavlik?

These fights have been discussed, but can they ever actually take place & if so, what would be the outcome? I'd love to see Roy Jones vs. either becuz INO he has what it take to outbox either fighter into a UD, but Tito, who knows? I believe if he can tag Pavlik or Taylor he can knock him out but thats a big if!!!! I understand that there are no more great white hopes in the US anymore & many think Pavlik is the next thing since slice bread, but I see many flaws in Kelly, & also some good traits as well.

While having a name like Tito's on his resume would be great for Kelly Pavlik, it wouldn't be great now. Tito lost his last 2 fights and has a tremendous question mark in the heart department. He retired after each of his first two losses and now he's lost to another fight seeking to redeem himself. Tito needs to fight a couple Mayorgas then take a step up and then I can see Pavlik fighting him. As for Roy, I don't want to see him down at 160. If Pavlik is willing to hang around 168 to make the fight then that would be good- otherwise Taylor should be willing to take either guy as a means of rebuilding or even leapfrogging his past efforts against Pavlik. Tito would be a good tool-up fight because at SMW his punches won't have the pop of an established SMW and Taylor could outspeed him and overpower him on the way to his first KO win in years. Roy is a lot more risky as he's the faster fighter and will use ringsmarts to wait Taylor, making him tax himself before Roy comes along and thuds him.

I think at this stage Pavlik would be too busy for both Jones and Trinidad. But Jones might have an edge in size though Pavlik is a very strong fighter for his weight.

I believe that the Trinidad that faced Joppy and Hopkins would Knock out both Taylor and Pavlik. I give him a good chance of beating Taylor if they fought in June as has been rumored.

Who has Trinidad kayoed at MW? I would argue that both Pavlik and Taylor hit harder than Trinidad. If they couldn't knock each other out in their last fight I see no reason to think an older, slower and weaker Trinidad could do better.

Originally Posted by The Rookie Fan

I believe that the Trinidad that faced Joppy and Hopkins would Knock out both Taylor and Pavlik. I give him a good chance of beating Taylor if they fought in June as has been rumored.

Tito has no shot at Pavlik. Kelly is susceptible to getting hit but Trinidad has not got the pop at this weight and age to do serious damage,IMO. This recent string of has been comebacks are rediculous.
As for Taylor,Felix may be "tailor made" but that isn't a given. Just look at Jermains last several fights after the Hopkins series. He fought all naturally much smaller guys, had questionable wins at best and one draw. Even Spinks was able to back Jermain up. Taylor is the victim of a B level fighter becoming a "media darling" and one series of lucky yet disputed wins over one old guy (Hopkins) that was his fifteen minutes and after that it was all bad judging and over hyping. Taylor is only being considered for this since his promoter like most of us know he isn't gonna be competitive at 168. He complained he was drained in the first Pavlik fight due to weight but only added ONE pound in the rematch.
Quote me in saying Taylor will fade out of the spotlight within two years.

The only fight I want for Tito is De La Hoya, then, definite retirement. If Tito's father does not want him moving to a lower weight, then I prefer him to keep retired.

From the other 3 fighter Roy vs Pavlik would be the most interesting for me because it may have the more drama, may be a TKO win for Pavlik.