Roy Jones: How Good Was He?

[VG_Addict]

What are your thoughts? Was Roy Jones one of the most naturally talented fighters ever, or was he a steroids-taking hypejob who avoided his biggest challenges?

[Boxer4life]

You know im a huge RJ fan but i cant say 100% that he didnt take anything, the way he fell off from the top was something weird all together. ALl of sudden the power wasnt there, the speed wasnt there, and the chin wasnt there.....

But all that being said, speculation aside, pound 4 pound(by skills not accomplishments) not too many fighters in history can touch him.

[Beanflicker]

He was one of the very best, the absolute elite of the elite level. Anyone who says he avoided his biggest challenges has no clue what they're talking about.

He probably did take some kind of PED, but so was everyone else at the time, let's not kid ourselves.

[VG_Addict]

What about the bums he fought at LHW? Julio Cesar Gonzalez? David Telesco? Derrick Harmon? Clinton Woods?

[Ron Swanson]

Roy was the most physically gifted fighter I have ever seen. If he bothered to work on a disciplined form he would probably be the best ever. As is he was a phenom, a pleasure to watch and to the day I die I will probably turn on his highlights every few months. Unfortunately because he relied on his talent he isn't the best or even 3rd best of his time even if his best was the best.(if that makes sense)

[corvette]

What are your thoughts? Was Roy Jones one of the most naturally talented fighters ever, or was he a steroids-taking hypejob who avoided his biggest challenges?

Why are you asking others about their thoughts...Don't you know

The "steroids" he took he bought over the counter at a convenience store.

I don't recall him avoiding any challenges.

[corvette]

He was one of the very best, the absolute elite of the elite level. Anyone who says he avoided his biggest challenges has no clue what they're talking about.

He probably did take some kind of PED, but so was everyone else at the time, let's not kid ourselves.

How can you PROVE that EVERYBODY else was taking PEDs at that time or any time??

RJJ's so-called PED use was a DRINK he bought in a convenience store that had a substance that was LATER banned.

Sinus meds ... topical creams and lotions....sometimes...often times.... contain banned substances..

To say RJJ took steroids is disrespectful and irresposible.

[corvette]

What about the bums he fought at LHW? Julio Cesar Gonzalez? David Telesco? Derrick Harmon? Clinton Woods?

If those are bums then don't look at Kovalev's resume.

[VG_Addict]

He was one of the very best, the absolute elite of the elite level. Anyone who says he avoided his biggest challenges has no clue what they're talking about.

He probably did take some kind of PED, but so was everyone else at the time, let's not kid ourselves.

The majority of athletes use PEDs. You're naive if you think otherwise.

[corvette]

He was one of the very best, the absolute elite of the elite level. Anyone who says he avoided his biggest challenges has no clue what they're talking about.

He probably did take some kind of PED, but so was everyone else at the time, let's not kid ourselves.

The majority of athletes use PEDs. You're naive if you think otherwise.

You're a fool if think the majority of athletes use PEDS.

Do you think GGG and Kovalev use PEDS.??

[Beanflicker]

What about the bums he fought at LHW? Julio Cesar Gonzalez? David Telesco? Derrick Harmon? Clinton Woods?

You name me one ATG who hasn't fought a few bums at their weight class.

[Beanflicker]

He was one of the very best, the absolute elite of the elite level. Anyone who says he avoided his biggest challenges has no clue what they're talking about.

He probably did take some kind of PED, but so was everyone else at the time, let's not kid ourselves.

The majority of athletes use PEDs. You're naive if you think otherwise.

I don't disagree with that.

[imp]

You know im a huge RJ fan but i cant say 100% that he didnt take anything, the way he fell off from the top was something weird all together. ALl of sudden the power wasnt there, the speed wasnt there, and the chin wasnt there.....

But all that being said, speculation aside, pound 4 pound(by skills not accomplishments) not too many fighters in history can touch him.

All of sudden the power wasn't there?!..what do you mean?

He lost 25lbs in muscle!

The guy went up and won the heavyweight title and then down again and beat tarver at light heavyweight!!!

Roy is the man.

Roy Jones in a dream fight with floyd mayweather pound for pound would be the ultimate super fight!

[ono]

What about the bums he fought at LHW? Julio Cesar Gonzalez? David Telesco? Derrick Harmon? Clinton Woods?

If those are bums then don't look at Kovalev's resume.

Yeah harsh to call those guys bums.

[Manos de Piedra]

Roy was superman, simple as.