Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
??? I got nothing. Same as Collins and Jones jr.
Carnival act.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
Collins is messed up in the head
He hasn't fought since 97 and now 16 years later wants to fight in a professional bout with an opponent who is still dangerous?
This fight won't even generate any money so I don't see any reason for him to do it
RJJ must've gotten punched one to many times in the head as well ... he should've retired 10 years ago himself
If they fought in the 90s he would've just been another bum that Roy embarrassed ... especially at 168. I didn't even know who this guy was or if he had ever won anything until I googled him ... he won a WBO strap at 168 but he's pretty much a nobody
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
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TysonBomb
Collins is messed up in the head
He hasn't fought since 97 and now 16 years later wants to fight in a professional bout with an opponent who is still dangerous?
This fight won't even generate any money so I don't see any reason for him to do it
RJJ must've gotten punched one to many times in the head as well ... he should've retired 10 years ago himself
If they fought in the 90s he would've just been another bum that Roy embarrassed ... especially at 168. I didn't even know who this guy was or if he had ever won anything until I googled him ... he won a WBO strap at 168 but he's pretty much a nobody
You didn't know who he was? He dethroned Eubank, and beat him in the rematch. He beat Benn twice too. He was hardly a bum or a nobody just because you didn't know him.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
I think after 16 years Collins might have a bit of ring rust! ;D I think Collins will gas he is way to old to comeback and compete in the pro's.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
Great start to 2013. First Malinaggi Mosley and now this atrocity. The hits just keep on coming.
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bzkfn
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TysonBomb
Collins is messed up in the head
He hasn't fought since 97 and now 16 years later wants to fight in a professional bout with an opponent who is still dangerous?
This fight won't even generate any money so I don't see any reason for him to do it
RJJ must've gotten punched one to many times in the head as well ... he should've retired 10 years ago himself
If they fought in the 90s he would've just been another bum that Roy embarrassed ... especially at 168. I didn't even know who this guy was or if he had ever won anything until I googled him ... he won a WBO strap at 168 but he's pretty much a nobody
You didn't know who he was? He dethroned Eubank, and beat him in the rematch. He beat Benn twice too. He was hardly a bum or a nobody just because you didn't know him.
Eh I honestly didn't know who he was ... I do remember him being brought up as a potential opponent for Roy maybe once ... maybe it would've been competitive then but now he hasn't fought in nearly 2 decades so there is no point
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listened to this, this morning so it may well go ahead then,he sounded good in the interview anyway
1 million was mentioned for this mismatch/joke
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
This silly shit wont happen.
Dubai? They always schedule these freakshow matches for Dubai. Tyson, Holyfield, Naz, Roy have all been linked with spectacular comebacks in Dubai over the years, did they ever happen?
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
If John "The Golden Greek" Tolos and "Killer" Kowalski could, in their late 60s, get together to fight in a no ropes, exploding ring death match, then these two sissies should be able to fight with padded gloves on. At least they won't blown up or be set aflame.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
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TysonBomb
If they fought in the 90s he would've just been another bum that Roy embarrassed ... especially at 168. I didn't even know who this guy was or if he had ever won anything until I googled him ... he won a WBO strap at 168 but he's pretty much a nobody
For a guy that hypes up Roy's resume and slates Floyd's, you are remarkably lacking in background knowledge on your hero's peers.
Collins was regarded by many as the number two fighter at 168lbs in late '95 behind Roy. Naturally Roy opted to fight former 140lb contender Vinny Paz instead.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
Collins would have had the toughness and skills to stay with RJJ back in the day but would likely have lost a wide UD.
I can't see Collins winning this if it ever happens. Im sure he has been enjoying life since he retired and if he speaks to Hatton it takes more than a 3 month camp to get fighting fit. I can imagine him being horrendously slow, lacking any co-ordination but still able to take a beating until his body just can't take it anymore.
Will be a good build up and the fight might be entertaining, just going to enjoy it if it happens. Both old enough to make their own decisions and aint like they are saying they are going to be P4P stars afterwards. Collins obviously needs to lay something to rest for his own peace of mind.
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TysonBomb
If they fought in the 90s he would've just been another bum that Roy embarrassed ... especially at 168. I didn't even know who this guy was or if he had ever won anything until I googled him ... he won a WBO strap at 168 but he's pretty much a nobody
For a guy that hypes up Roy's resume and slates Floyd's, you are remarkably lacking in background knowledge on your hero's peers.
Collins was regarded by many as the number two fighter at 168lbs in late '95 behind Roy. Naturally Roy opted to fight former 140lb contender Vinny Paz instead.
DM was always brought up as the second best, not Collins.
Roy fought everyone that was available at the time ... he's not like Mayweather who conveniently decides its time to "retire" or take a "vacation" every time a new challenger arises, like Cotto back in 06/07. Mayweather decided not to fight Margarito for $8M and paid him $750K in "step aside" money.
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greynotsoold
If John "The Golden Greek" Tolos and "Killer" Kowalski could, in their late 60s, get together to fight in a no ropes, exploding ring death match, then these two sissies should be able to fight with padded gloves on. At least they won't blown up or be set aflame.
I had no idea you were such a pro wrestling fan.
Was this match in Japan ?
Sounds like it.
Re: Steve Collins vs. Roy Jones Jr.
This is meaningless and I seriously but SERIOUsLY hope that Jones is only doing it in order to retire on a victory and call it a day.