Quote Originally Posted by Mr140 View Post
Roy Jones should of been in alot more fights that were better suited for his skill level if you ask me because look at all the fights he could of had. At the SMW he did not take and some at LHW which he should of taken. I do not feel like he was beatable Micheal Spinks was just akward enough and had the power to end Jones if he hit him he would hurt him bad. And also some may disagree but i thought Taver style was all wrong for Jones.
I think Glen Johnson was all wrong for Roy, but I think all Roy needed to do against Glen Johnson is throw more punches off the ropes, every time he did Glen couldn't deal with it. Roy however was in conservation mode because he wasn't in good enough shape. It kind of reminded me off ALi against Frazier in their first fight, but Roy couldn't handle the few punches that landed. But Glen JOhnson has very quick hands, and he has been able to walk through anything since moving up from middleweight.

AGainst Tarver I think their first fight properly demonstrated that Roy in his prime would have raped Tarver. I had Jones up by 4 or 5 rounds (116-112 or 117-111) I felt Tarver didn't get very much done when he had Roy on the ropes, and that Roy was able to land whenever he threw after the first round. I don't think Roy got enough credit by HBO for all those body shots he was landing.

I could see Michael Spinks being a tough fight for Roy JOnes, but I just think he would get disheartened when he realized how fast Roy was, I dont' think he was strong enough mentaly. Once again against Roy Jones I feel you need either great timing or good speed, and Michael SPinks wasn't overly fast.