OLD roy jones.

[GAME]

how does jones beat joe c?

Should Roy have a chance at beating Joe C he has to be on his toes all night, force Joe to move forward and counter with the right hand.

Joe is more awkward coming forward, he's accustomed to being a reactive counterpuncher. Move backward and he'll be out of his element (a la Hopkins.) Roy has always displayed a good straight right and thats how to catch a southpaw.

For Roy to win this fight he has to get Joes respect early. Use his right hand early in the fight so Joe knows he cant stay in punching range at all times. Jones cant match him for stamina either so he has to make sure what he does throw counts . Punch picking, accuracy and timing . Sounds similar to Hopkins plan but in terms of spoiling I dont think Jones is that good and neither is he good at wrestling on the inside. He cant run all night from Joe but he cant afford to lay on the ropes either cuz he will get eaten

In the gym it may be an idea to train for power. Joe has been hurt b4 and catching him cold would be great for Jones. Angles and positioning against a busy fighter is also a key to victory . Hopkins set him up well but couldnt sustain his work . Jones has to work on the openings, dont punch with Joe, establish an authorative jab , foil his work and be 1st in center ring . When Joe opens up with his slaps flurries , jones cant afford to stay stiff with a high guardhe needs well timed counters and plant his feet to gain Joes respect . If he does all this he can win on points .

[Taeth]

I can't see Roy winning unless somehow he rekindles that power of old and one punchs Calzaghe, but of late he has substituted power to retain speed so I don't see that happening because he doesn't throw punches like he used to.

[JonesJrMayweather]

as much as i hate to say it and as wrong as i hope i am...joe will simply out work roy...but he did get dropped by a slow bhop right hand so who knows