
Originally Posted by
baller
Yeah Mayweather is better than RJJ. This is boxing, not a compare-and-contrast with who was born more athletic. RJJ has the physical athleticism, inlcuding reflexes, that Mayweather doesn't poses but since when is boxing only about athleticism.
Mayweather has a chin, which Jones doesn't have. A good chin is a vital factor in deciding how good you'll do in boxing. RJJ had the convinience of barely ever getting hit flush. Mayweather has perfected boxing, while Jones mostly depended on his gifts.
I'm not gonna call Mayweather an all time great yet but if he beats the guys that fans and critics are putting in front of him, then yeah he'll be a great. And what's this stuff about him not having fought the best out there, he has, but once he beat those, there wasn't much competition left.
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