Roy Jones Jr. vs. Rodrigo Valdez

[scorpio83]

15 Rounds Middleweight Bout

Jones would overwhelm the hard-punching Valdez behind his fast jabs and speedy combinations on the outside to either take a decision or stopping Valdez late. What do you guys think and who do you got?

[elmersalsa]

Roy Jones Jr at middleweight was too fast for anybody. Jones by decision. And by wide margin.

[Joson]

I imagine Jones wins, given that he's easily the higher caliber fighter. But that's the most I can say.

As for Valdez, he was one hell of a fighter. Just watch his films, he's quick, moves his upper-body effortlessly in a variety of angles, and is a tigerish, devastating combination puncher. I remember Valdez's years as WBC middleweight champ when I was a kid. I've got to give him his props.

During the 1974 - 1976 years, Monzon, obviously, was the world's number one middleweight. Second best was Valdez, and then there was a huge gap between him and whoever qualified as third best. Valdez was really the only guy who could give Monzon a run for his money.

It's shame that Rodrigo had the bad luck of being in his prime when ATG King Carlos held the middleweight throne.

[goose 5]

I agree with everything you say about Valdez; however, other than Briscoe , the guys he beat were no big deal.

[Joson]

I agree with everything you say about Valdez; however, other than Briscoe , the guys he beat were no big deal.

What about Gratien Tonna? I always considered Tonna to be a legitimate top contender, at least during his peak years. Rodrigo iced him 11 rounds.

[goose 5]

well, he could punch.

[Nile4000]

Jones by UD.