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    Default What is RJJ doing?

    Roy is a favourite of mine. The man in his prime could have been the best fighter ever.

    What im worried about now is how long it is taking him to make another fight. He obviously wants to redeem himself for his losses a few years ago, but the longer he leaves it the harder that will be. Unlike Bhop who has changed his style so that it is still good at 40+ Roy's style relies a lot on reflexes which go with age.

    He fought in january, it now April and he still hasnt announced a fight. Some momentum has to be taken from the Tito fight. He doesnt have the time to wait. He needs to stay active. Why is he taking so long to make another fight?

    Any ideas?

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    I think he is waiting to see who wins the Hopkins/Calzaghe fight and challenge the winner. I know Hopkins says he will retire after this fight but a rematch with Jones would change his mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN View Post
    I think he is waiting to see who wins the Hopkins/Calzaghe fight and challenge the winner. I know Hopkins says he will retire after this fight but a rematch with Jones would change his mind.
    I thought that too, but wouldnt a fight in the meantime just to stay active be a good idea? He could fight a 'contender' that way he'd still be in the public eye, and he'd beat them easily. Im sure a Bika, Soliman or Codrington would jump at a fight with RJJ

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    Good point that Roy still relies on his speed and reflexes. He has made some adjustments. He keeps his hand higher and takes less chances. I just worry that if he fights a young strong fighter he will get kod again if he lays on the ropes. I dont think he will be fighting young fighters anymore though.
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    Default Re: What is RJJ doing?

    I agree with eagle that Jones should be staying active. It's all well & good waiting for the big fight to come up but age & rust will only hurt Jones come fight time IMO
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    Default Re: What is RJJ doing?

    Quote Originally Posted by Galaxy View Post
    I agree with eagle that Jones should be staying active. It's all well & good waiting for the big fight to come up but age & rust will only hurt Jones come fight time IMO
    with some fighters i would agree.. Jones lives an athletes life style . he keep himself proper year round. stays fresh in the gym .

    then you have some go from 9 months on the couch to the training for a big fight. thems the ones gonna be flat and look shit for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN View Post
    I think he is waiting to see who wins the Hopkins/Calzaghe fight and challenge the winner. I know Hopkins says he will retire after this fight but a rematch with Jones would change his mind.
    They won't fight each other it has been talked before. But hey money talks right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Puya View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN View Post
    I think he is waiting to see who wins the Hopkins/Calzaghe fight and challenge the winner. I know Hopkins says he will retire after this fight but a rematch with Jones would change his mind.
    They won't fight each other it has been talked before. But hey money talks right?
    They both showed each other some nice respect , its always nice to see professionalism outside the ring ! would be a firecracker match-up

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