Prime jones vs prime ward - 168

[imp]

Who wins, why and how?

[Hulk]

Ward would be fortunate to win a round. He does not have the speed, power or talent Roy had.

I think Ward vs. Calzaghe would have been a more even match up.

[DavilaJones]

To me its kinda of like Naz vs Barrera except this Naz has a far better resume and is more dedicated...its actually quite hard for me because i think ward would crowd jones against the ropes as that was really RJJ's main weakness, being against the ropes, and try to punish him there. The question would be: Could he do it for 12 rounds against a guy who's superbly fast and hard hitting?

[IamInuit]

I think that Ward would be under the impression that he was fighting a crowd. Even though he didn't stay long, I dont see anyone since the divisions creation that could beat Roy. I've always thought that a prime Eubank would have given Roy the most problems. I think Roy beats Ward as handily as he did McCallum at 160.

[FinitoElDinamita]

NObody in the history BOxing beats a prime ROy Jones.. Prime Roy is an invincible fighter.

[powerpuncher]

i think that its definitely the toughest fight of jones' prime. the main problem with ward is that he wont have the power to really deter jones from his gameplan. ward is very quick and smart in the ring. technically, ward is the better fighter, but jones is the superior athlete. i think that ward has some good rounds while landing some good shots. i would assume that ward would fight in the pocket to take away jones outside fighting ability and his power. i see it being a too close to call fight. one of those fights where the decision is disputed either way.

[Beanflicker]

This is a tough fight for Roy, I think it's definitely concievable that Ward would win some rounds, but I just can't see Ward beating Roy at 168. SMW Roy Jones was on another level from anyone.

[Master]

I think Jones wins in the same way he outpointed Hopkins. It may be as exciting in that fight.

Also Jones beat McCallum at light heavy and Mike was very old.

[imp]

Jones got away with so much through speed and reflexes.

Pure offense and boxing to a level of precise power.

Never seen ward beaten but its on the cards that a prime rj has his number.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I can't see what Ward could do with Jones that Hopkins and Toney hadn't already tried

One way or another, it's a UD win for Jones Jnr.

[ykdadamaja]

Who wins, why and how?

Jones. Prime Jones's speed and power is just simply AMAZING.

[Hulk]

I can't see what Ward could do with Jones that Hopkins and Toney hadn't already tried

One way or another, it's a UD win for Jones Jnr.

Exactly. The rules did not apply to Jones in his prime.

NOTHING worked against him.

[YIDDLE]

Jones would be to fast for ward

Jones via a very wide UD