Quote Originally Posted by Majesty
I've seen threads with people doubting Roy Jones Jr, I have a few questions
Why is it that when Roy Jones beats Badi Ajamu, people say it was weak competition and that Roy shouldn't get credit?
but when Wladimer Klitschko beats Elesio Castillo, a cruiserweight, everybody is saying, He's back? Or even a one dimensional Sam Peter who was probably a top 20 ranked Heavyweight in the world but somehow got a number 1 contender shot from beating some bum on Showtime?
Why's Vivian Harris given major props for stopping Stevie Johnston who's been off and is nowhere near as good as he was and is unranked probably but Roy can't get the credit for beating someone ranked in the top 5 in 2 organizations?
I just don't get it.
You make valid arguments! Personally, I still think Wlad's a disaster waiting to happen, but he's picking opponents very well. Roy does deserve credit; he's still a damn fine boxer. I just don't think he'll ever be the world beater he was in his prime again. It's hard to say exactly what's different about him now - some say reflexes, heart, things like that - but he just doesn't seem to have the same zeal for landing his shot (or four) and moving before the other guy can hit him back. Now it seems he's more concerned with the not getting hit part - and his offense suffers for it. He can still land, but not with the same zip he did before. I honestly think that's what will keep him from winning at the world class level as he is now.