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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Joe could have knocked jones out but carried him to the end of the fight. Calzaghe purposely didn't ko jones when he easily could have. Calzaghe held back.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Calzaghe could barely land anything clean, and most of the time he only did so by throwing unorthodox punches that because of their design carried no weight behind them.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
    Calzaghe could barely land anything clean, and most of the time he only did so by throwing unorthodox punches that because of their design carried no weight behind them.
    yea Joe didn't land shit, i'm sure it was Jones' corner that cut open his eye to make the fight more dramatic ala WWE

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
    Calzaghe could barely land anything clean, and most of the time he only did so by throwing unorthodox punches that because of their design carried no weight behind them.
    yea Joe didn't land shit, i'm sure it was Jones' corner that cut open his eye to make the fight more dramatic ala WWE

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    I know his fans still have faith, but mine is gone. Jones did the same thing against felix, looked okay but against top competition i don't give him much of a chance anymore. He'll probably get another big fight against someone older than he is....but for what ?? The fans...sure i guess. But as far making a real dent in the sport anymore i don't think so. A b-hop match-up a couple of decades ago would have been nice but a fight now just gives either guy a million and a half excuses for why they lost afterward if anything.
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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Before I say absolutely anything I got to see the fight vs Sheika

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    I think the only fight left for him is a hopkins rematch.. and I would give my left AND right nut to see it. The only problems I see is roy jones demanding the larger share of the $'s (as he did in the original proposed rematch) as one last big payoff before he retires. Although this time around I think Hopkins would deserve the bigger share... or maybe even a equal split.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    I don't think he would expect the lion share anymore, that would be foolish, anyways if I am wrong feel free to throw it in my face guys, but I have a feeling he's going to win a fight that will surprise everyone before all is said and done.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    I actually said straight after the Calzaghe fight that I wouldn't be suprised to see Jones go on to beat Hopkins in a rematch.

    If he fights on the golden oldie tour there are a bunch of fights that he could be very competitive in and win.

    Hopkins would be a great fight.

    Not sure if people would want to see this but I also think a fight with Chris Byrd at cruiserweight would be a possibility, both former world champs, Byrd a former legit heavyweight champ, not a terrible matchup in my opinion.

    If James Toney could ever get his diet sorted him and Jones for a second time would be a nice way to end their careers.

    If Winky beats Paul Williams that could be a natural fight as well.

    Actually Paul Williams himself might fancy it and that would be one hell of a fight too.

    All these fights would be watchable and winnable for Roy Jones.

    I don't want to see him fighting legit guys who are coming to win and knock his head off. Definitely don't want to see him in with guys like Chad Dawson, Kelly Pavlik, Kessler etc I think he's too old and doesn't need to be taking on such guys when he's probably only around 75% of the fighter he was.

    The other fighters mentioned are all past their prime too though with the exception of Williams who would be well out of his weight class so a fair matchup.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    I think he should go for a Woods rematch

    If he beats Woods in style not only has he legitimately jumped the rankings to actually earn a shot but Woods name is quite recognisable to the casual fan now I think, so its a fairly marketable fight that actually means a bit.

    Do it in the UK and make a mint on the gate from the UK fans that never got to see him live, then at least he can say he travelled

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    His old legs cant keep him off the damn ropes. Hes still good in the center of the ring, but hes been laying on the ropes too much for too long now. Thats not going to change, and neither will his sucess at the top level.
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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Quote Originally Posted by BoomBoom View Post
    His old legs cant keep him off the damn ropes. Hes still good in the center of the ring, but hes been laying on the ropes too much for too long now. Thats not going to change, and neither will his sucess at the top level.
    Bingo.Some say Calzaghe carried him,I dont exactly buy that in its truest meaning.But....If Calzaghe spent all of that time that he was clowning,shaking his azz and trying to out showman Roy....and insted asserted and applied for the stoppage...he may of produced it.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Quote Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
    Calzaghe could barely land anything clean, and most of the time he only did so by throwing unorthodox punches that because of their design carried no weight behind them.
    yea Joe didn't land shit, i'm sure it was Jones' corner that cut open his eye to make the fight more dramatic ala WWE
    Yeah because cuts can't be caused by glancing blows? In fact its more likely to happen from a glancing blow, how often are cuts around the eyes caused by cleanly landed punches? Its usually the cuff or the seem of the glove that cause cuts like that, or a glancing blow which was Calzaghe mostly landed. Roy landed more flush punches than Joe did, it just wasn't enough when Calzaghe half landed twice as many punches.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Taeth View Post
    Calzaghe could barely land anything clean, and most of the time he only did so by throwing unorthodox punches that because of their design carried no weight behind them.
    yea Joe didn't land shit, i'm sure it was Jones' corner that cut open his eye to make the fight more dramatic ala WWE
    Yeah because cuts can't be caused by glancing blows? In fact its more likely to happen from a glancing blow, how often are cuts around the eyes caused by cleanly landed punches? Its usually the cuff or the seem of the glove that cause cuts like that, or a glancing blow which was Calzaghe mostly landed. Roy landed more flush punches than Joe did, it just wasn't enough when Calzaghe half landed twice as many punches.
    Jones is shot dude, he looked good on Saturday against another shot fighter the same way he looked good against Trinidad who also is *gasp* shot.

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    Default Re: I think RJJ will surprise people

    He's not shot.

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