sugar ray robinson vs roy jones jr

[Master]

Remember Roy was not like Monzon or Hagler at middleweight.

[Max Power]

Yeah I know. But I rate him at his optimum level which was at a higher weight. I don't think we need to consider a green Roy against Robinson.

Anyway SRR was tough and hit hard but it isn't like Roy was whacked all over the shop or was featherfisted either.

[mikeeod]

Watch Ray walk Fullmer into what is described as "The Perfect Left Hook". Ray was a very skillful fighter who at 147 was as naturally gifted and fast as any fighter who ever lived. He also could box beautifully behind his jab, breaking the body down and using clever tactics to set up angles and walk guys into his big shots. Remember, Robinson was the guy who said boxing wasn't about size, strength or speed, it was about geometry. He could use his speed and skill to box and frustrate hall of fame caliber guys, n use his boxing IQ to set them up for his one punch power. He also could bite down and go toe to toe with animals like Basilio. The guy was a master boxer who could outbox Gavilin, a rugged fighter who could hang with Basilio n Lamotta, and had the power to stop a bull like Fullmer with one shot.

Roy was no where near that caliber of fighter or versatility. Again, he was unorthodox and unbelievably gifted (plus bigger than Ray), so I'm not saying that Roy had no chance to win. I do think that Ray should be favored and that over a series, Ray wins the majority of fights. To say that Roy stops him easy, that is just asinine. Guys say that stuff to try and ruffle feathers...etc., but it just sounds stupid.

[VG_Addict]

No, but seriously, to be winning a fight against a naturally much bigger man while being old and WAY past your prime, as well as winning the MW title a few more times afterwards just shows how good Robinson was.