RJJ v Tyson

[gudnite vienna]

Im not talking when tyson first won the HW tittle, but say just before Tyson fought Lewis who would of won. I heard RJJ calling out Tyson around that time saying he wanted it to be his last fight who wins Could RJJ take his power, could Tyson hndle his footwork and speed?

[JT Rock]

Jones gets crushed.... He dosent have enough firepower to deter an Iron Chinned Tyson.

[BIG H]

Tyson would still KO Jones if the ight was tomorrow - Dodgy chin versus awesome power.

[Tysonbruno]

Jones would end up with his head weaved into the canvas probably in 1st round

[Pugilistic]

jones can't deal with tysons power. tyson ko early rounds

[Gandalf]

Jones fought Ruiz for good reasons....selective purposes only...

The Tyson that fought Lewis would have mauled him still. No way to avoid Tysons power for 12 rounds. Lewis had all the advantages over Tyson. Jones wouldnt have had such benefits in weight, power, and effective jab work....

[Majesty]

One thing you fail to realise is that by that point Tyson loaded up on all of his shots still looking for a one punch knockout and didn't have the craft nor the style he had in his youth. Jones would make him miss and make him pay. If Francois botha can avoid Tyson's power for as long as he did several years earlier, I don't see how Roy Jones couldn't.

[Gandalf]

One thing you fail to realise is that by that point Tyson loaded up on all of his shots still looking for a one punch knockout and didn't have the craft nor the style he had in his youth. Jones would make him miss and make him pay. If Francois botha can avoid Tyson's power for as long as he did several years earlier, I don't see how Roy Jones couldn't.

The difference in size was too much. Tyson would be able to impose himself on Jones. Jones could be evasive, yes, but Tyson is not Ruiz. Tyson is throwing bombs and once one of those is landing....a launchpad would be neccessary....

[gudnite vienna]

Hmm dont get me wrong RJ would have to be on his toes for 12 rounds but still think there was a chance he could avoid a big one and pull off a points win, on the other hand RJ gets crushed inside four rounds...

[Majesty]

One thing you fail to realise is that by that point Tyson loaded up on all of his shots still looking for a one punch knockout and didn't have the craft nor the style he had in his youth. Jones would make him miss and make him pay. If Francois botha can avoid Tyson's power for as long as he did several years earlier, I don't see how Roy Jones couldn't.

The difference in size was too much. Tyson would be able to impose himself on Jones. Jones could be evasive, yes, but Tyson is not Ruiz. Tyson is throwing bombs and once one of those is landing....a launchpad would be neccessary....

Yeah but Tyson isn't gonna be able to chase Jones for 6 rounds and still be as intense.

There is no doubt in my mind that Roy Jones at Heavyweight could beat Tyson. ESPECIALLY the Mike Tyson whom you're talking about him fighting. It's not all about size. I remember people saying Spinks was too small and that Jermain would impose his will on him and it didn't happen. Jones is faster and has better boxing skill and speed kills size and Jones knew how to use it and also had a very developed jab at Heavyweight. If they ever fought, Jones would have won. Especially against a Mike Tyson who was swinging wild, open to get countered by anything and completely avoided defense, which was the Mike Tyson that would have been fighting Roy.

[Gandalf]

One thing you fail to realise is that by that point Tyson loaded up on all of his shots still looking for a one punch knockout and didn't have the craft nor the style he had in his youth. Jones would make him miss and make him pay. If Francois botha can avoid Tyson's power for as long as he did several years earlier, I don't see how Roy Jones couldn't.

The difference in size was too much. Tyson would be able to impose himself on Jones. Jones could be evasive, yes, but Tyson is not Ruiz. Tyson is throwing bombs and once one of those is landing....a launchpad would be neccessary....

Yeah but Tyson isn't gonna be able to chase Jones for 6 rounds and still be as intense.

There is no doubt in my mind that Roy Jones at Heavyweight could beat Tyson. ESPECIALLY the Mike Tyson whom you're talking about him fighting. It's not all about size. I remember people saying Spinks was too small and that Jermain would impose his will on him and it didn't happen. Jones is faster and has better boxing skill and speed kills size and Jones knew how to use it and also had a very developed jab at Heavyweight. If they ever fought, Jones would have won. Especially against a Mike Tyson who was swinging wild, open to get countered by anything and completely avoided defense, which was the Mike Tyson that would have been fighting Roy.

I respect your opinion but choose to disagree. Spinks and Taylor is the wrong comparison because Taylor doesnt have proven power nor seemingly any aggression in recent fights. Plus the difference is only a weight division of only a few pounds. Jones at heavyweight fought John Ruiz and Ruiz only. If he felt comfortable he would have stayed for a few high pay days. Tyson is nothing like John Ruiz. Tyson flattened Ettiene in a round. Even an aged Tyson did have power and could connect.

Jones, especially with hindsight could not have dealt with that....he was wise and chose his opponent well...

[J_Undisputed]

No disrespect to anyone, but the only thing tyson could impose himself on at the time of the lewis fight was hookers and call girls. Tyson was long past his best and was so one dimensional at that point, it was a shame to even see him in the ring like that. Tyson never encountered speed like that in his life. He would be beyond confused. To say tyson flattened etienne doesnt really make for a compelling arguement. Etienne was a better criminal than he was a boxer... even then .. the way he fought in the ring was well... criminal. Tyson flattened a guy who got knocked down like 8(?) times by fres oquendo.

Jones called out tyson for a reason. He new tyson could never catch him and he knew he could blister tyson with shots all day and have enough time to pack a bag and leave before Tyson could chuck one of those bombs in return. Worse comes to worse, he'd clinch him and hang on for dear life like holyfield did till the ref separated em. At which point he would resume picking at mike from the outside and pile on the punishment. Eventually mike would give up and not leave his corner, or the fight would be stopped or Mike would get Dq'd for fouling jones into "bolivian".

[ICB]

Jones would win if it was the badly faded Tyson remember Jones still had same sort of speed and power.

[Tysonbruno]

Jones would win if it was the badly faded Tyson remember Jones still had same sort of speed and power.

Now your just been daft ICE

[ICB]

Jones would win if it was the badly faded Tyson remember Jones still had same sort of speed and power.

Now your just been daft ICE

Uhh Danny Williams beat Tyson and Kevin Mcbride beat Tyson so would Jones there was no real difference between Tyson that fought Lewis or Williams he could only fight good for about 2 rounds and that was it.