Roy had his way with this poor bloke,dont think he had fought for a year, it does emphasize what Roy was all about though.

Your right about its distance.

Its about how and when he bridges the gap too.

They are not a standard left hooks, they are leaping left hooks.

Devastating, full body weight and full forward movement behind them.

How Roy could read when to launch and when he could get away with it comes down to what you are saying.