Roy Jones and Floyd : who was more dominant in their prime?

[Violent Demise]

Not to start an argument but didn't Roy get busted for a form of steroids in his fight against Richard Hall? I love Roy and he was an awesome fighter but I feel that taints him somewhat. I think Floyd has been a consistent bad ass since 98 and has been in the ring ratings since then.

It doesn't taint him at all. Taking steroids is considered cheating. It gives one fighter an advantage over the other one. When that happens it's no longer a level playing field. That's wasn't the case here. Hall himself also tested positive. Making it a level playing field. No fighter had an advantage over the other one. So no cheating ever took place.

[jon09]

Not to start an argument but didn't Roy get busted for a form of steroids in his fight against Richard Hall? I love Roy and he was an awesome fighter but I feel that taints him somewhat. I think Floyd has been a consistent bad ass since 98 and has been in the ring ratings since then.

It doesn't taint him at all. Taking steroids is considered cheating. It gives one fighter an advantage over the other one. When that happens it's no longer a level playing field. That's wasn't the case here. Hall himself also tested positive. Making it a level playing field. No fighter had an advantage over the other one. So no cheating ever took place.

I hear you but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

[Violent Demise]

Not to start an argument but didn't Roy get busted for a form of steroids in his fight against Richard Hall? I love Roy and he was an awesome fighter but I feel that taints him somewhat. I think Floyd has been a consistent bad ass since 98 and has been in the ring ratings since then.

It doesn't taint him at all. Taking steroids is considered cheating. It gives one fighter an advantage over the other one. When that happens it's no longer a level playing field. That's wasn't the case here. Hall himself also tested positive. Making it a level playing field. No fighter had an advantage over the other one. So no cheating ever took place.

I hear you but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

But they do make amends

[jon09]

Not to start an argument but didn't Roy get busted for a form of steroids in his fight against Richard Hall? I love Roy and he was an awesome fighter but I feel that taints him somewhat. I think Floyd has been a consistent bad ass since 98 and has been in the ring ratings since then.

It doesn't taint him at all. Taking steroids is considered cheating. It gives one fighter an advantage over the other one. When that happens it's no longer a level playing field. That's wasn't the case here. Hall himself also tested positive. Making it a level playing field. No fighter had an advantage over the other one. So no cheating ever took place.

I hear you but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

But they do make amends

Agree to disagree. It also makes me wonder that after the Balco case that there were some big names in their file that alot of people did not want released. Was Roy apart of this also? Maybe 1 day we will find out because Sugar slipped through the cracks until he confessed. How many other top boxers did too?.

[Violent Demise]

Not to start an argument but didn't Roy get busted for a form of steroids in his fight against Richard Hall? I love Roy and he was an awesome fighter but I feel that taints him somewhat. I think Floyd has been a consistent bad ass since 98 and has been in the ring ratings since then.

It doesn't taint him at all. Taking steroids is considered cheating. It gives one fighter an advantage over the other one. When that happens it's no longer a level playing field. That's wasn't the case here. Hall himself also tested positive. Making it a level playing field. No fighter had an advantage over the other one. So no cheating ever took place.

I hear you but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

But they do make amends

Agree to disagree. It also makes me wonder that after the Balco case that there were some big names in their file that alot of people did not want released. Was Roy apart of this also? Maybe 1 day we will find out because Sugar slipped through the cracks until he confessed. How many other top boxers did too?.

Jones was always clean. Ripped Fuel (which is legal) caused his failed test. He never had a problem any other time.

[cambay411]

Firstly I would go with Roy.

Just because Floyd has longer longevity I wouldnt consider him a greater fighter.

I dont see Floyd being able to hurt Roy but I see Roy being able to hurt Floyd badly (Just like he could hurt anyone else).

Sure Roy may have a tough time landing some punches but Floyd would have a tough time landing as well and he would have to worry 100 times over about getting hit.

As far as comparing records, Roy has 56 wins, Floyd has 44. Minus Roys DQ loss he was 49-0 at one time (49-1). And alot of Floyds best wins were against guys out of their prime.

I know I am beating a dead bush when saying this but Oscar gave Floyd all he could handle at like 35 after a year off and clearly out of his prime.

Even JMM was old and Mosley was definately old.

Floyd was 31 when he fought De LA Hoya, even younger when Judah and Castillo gave him a good fight.

No one could touch Roy until he was like 34.