Roy Jones just said live
"Sergio Martinez is probably the closest thing that you'll ever see to what the old Roy Jones was"...
That's funny.
Roy Jones just said live
"Sergio Martinez is probably the closest thing that you'll ever see to what the old Roy Jones was"...
That's funny.
"Sixty forty I kicks yo' ass, Sixty forty I tears yo' ass up" - Roy Jones
They both keep their hands down a bit and circle, but that's as far as it goes. Sergio is a much more enjoyable fighter to watch.
I find Jones Jr's style to be significantly different to that of Martinez. Martinez takes risks in his fights and thus we get fights like against Pavlik and Williams. Very fun and fan friendly. Jones Jr. was never particularly fan friendly.
Andre Dirrell is probably more similar to Jones Jr than Martinez and I find him dull to watch too. It isn't a style I warm too very easily.
Last edited by CFH; 09-16-2012 at 06:09 AM.
I respect Jones Jr, but cannot say I enjoyed his style. I believe a lot of other fighters have been a lot more entertaining. I like different styles, from that of Barrera, Toney, Tyson, and Calzaghe. All very different, but the all reflexes and avoid a punch at all costs style is just a bit boring. It is effective, but I don't regard it as very entertaining. You can nod off at points.
I didn't even hear him saying this, but I told my bro , that Martinez fights similar as RJJ. Not exacly the same. But there are similarities . He uses his jab more often and isn't as fast and strong as RJJ was (keep in mind RJJ was in a different weight class- Sergio isn't a big MDW)
It wasn't very fun. It was all about athleticism and not getting tagged, which is great, but ultimately can lead to a lot of less than interesting fights. A stoppage is great, but not if you are bored waiting for it.
Roy Jones is an odd one for me. I like the guy and respect his achievements, but I never sit down and watch a fight and think 'I am really enjoying this'. I need more grit and crunch.
God is a concept, By which we can measure, Our pain, I'll say it again, God is a concept, By which we can measure, Our pain, I don't believe in magic, I don't believe in I-ching, I don't believe in bible, I don't believe in tarot, I don't believe in Hitler, I don't believe in Jesus, I don't believe in Kennedy, I don't believe in Buddha, I don't believe in mantra, I don't believe in Gita, I don't believe in yoga, I don't believe in kings, I don't believe in Elvis, I don't believe in Zimmerman, I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me!!
Roy was class and far more talented that Sergio. Martinez should be blushing (and gushing) with embarrassment.
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