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Jones's first trip to the heavyweight division actually could've happened 5 years before his fight with Ruiz.

There were negotiations for the fight between Roy and Herbie Hide, that could've taken place in June 1998 in Las Vegas. Hide's WBO title would've been on the line. But the fight fell apart.

How do you think it would've gone, had it happened?

I think Jones could've beaten Herbie, but Herbie was pretty fast for a Heavyweight so he may have been a little tricky.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑17 Oct 2025, 12:50 I think Jones could've beaten Herbie, but Herbie was pretty fast for a Heavyweight so he may have been a little tricky.

Yep. And he could punch.

I think Hide catches Jones and knocks him out.

Jones 12 to 0

Riddick Bowe said that Hide hit him harder than anyone. With his speed and power he could beat Jones though his chin was always suspect. The Hide that won the WBO title I think could stop Jones.

I would pick Herbie Hide by knockout in 9

Hide by decision or late round stoppage.