Roy Jones - as dellusional as the rest.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Mar 2006, 10:20

I always thought this guy would know when to get out of the game. However, I just caught his ESPN interview prior to Rahman vs Toney and it seemed clear that he was going to fight again.... but not just the once, but he seemed open to fighting for the foressable future.... even mentioned a return to Heavyweight to challenge Valuev.

Everything was "if the money was right" but I was definately concerned that we will see him get beaten badly for years to come. Didn't even seem to acknowledge that his best years were behind him.

RobD · Post by **RobD** » 27 Mar 2006, 13:42

Yeah I always thought Roy would get out at the right time to. Seemed so concerned about Mcclellans plight and not wanting the same thing to happen to him. However Roy has a massive ego. Its bad when he would rather say Tarver would have always given him problems rather then to admit his decline.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 27 Mar 2006, 15:38

Yeah, I heard Roy on BBC Wales just before the Calzaghe fight saying he felt he had another four fights left in him.

Very worrying.

bollox · Post by **bollox** » 27 Mar 2006, 17:14

Piss off Roy. If you care an iota for boxing then walk away. No true boxing fan wants to see you fight again :x

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 27 Mar 2006, 17:17

Maybe he'll do a Tyson and admit he's been an embarrasment to the sport in his last fight, few years down the line.

bollox · Post by **bollox** » 27 Mar 2006, 17:18

lvlarc_uk wrote:Maybe he'll do a Tyson and admit he's been an embarrasment to the sport in his last fight, few years down the line.

That's if he's not dribbling out of his mouth and having someone wipe his arse for him

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 28 Mar 2006, 12:55

Bit of a frightening scenario Bollox but i understand the sentiment, Roy should get out now while he still can. You would have thought he would no when to quit given the McClellan situation

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 28 Mar 2006, 12:58

Fighters are always the last to know. Its worrying how many carry on when they really dont need to! I always though Jones was too smart for that but seemingly not. In his case I think his huge ego just wont accept that he's not the same fighter he once was. How many more times does he have to be KO'd or coast through a 12 round fight to realise its all over?

Sweet P · Post by **Sweet P** » 30 Mar 2006, 06:21

In all honesty he could probabley beat Valuev, I dont think the big fella could even hit him.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Mar 2006, 06:22

How could he beat Valuev? He barely throws punches anymore. I don't see it. The Jones that beat Ruiz could beat Valuev, but he is far removed from that.

dr_devious · Post by **dr_devious** » 30 Mar 2006, 06:33

I agree that Jones should quit, and should have after he got kayoed by Tarver. If he fight Calzaghe (or any other top fighter for that matter) he will get his arse kicked badly. The guy is shot

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 30 Mar 2006, 06:54

Roy Jones has an ego the size of Jupiter, it's no surprise that he is completely delusional, at least not for me.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Mar 2006, 07:33

It's definitely the ego. Even if he's KO'd badly again I think he'd still continue.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 30 Mar 2006, 07:42

He would find a way to convince himself that he wasn't at his best, or was unlucky.

Priff · Post by **Priff** » 30 Mar 2006, 08:47

On the subject of ego-driven delusional ex-greats....
Has Evander Holyfield retired yet?

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Mar 2006, 09:19

No he is still saying he will retire when he gets the undisputed heavyweight title back.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 30 Mar 2006, 10:41

Unless he steals the belts from the locker rooms after the fights, he's got nay chance.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Mar 2006, 10:42

What if Larry Donald wins it? Then he can try win a round against him!