Who would win Roy Jones Jr vs Floyd Mayweather?

Roy Jones Jr and Floyd Mayweather are two of the most accomplished and skilled fighters of their generation, but they never faced each other in the ring.

How would they match up if they did? To begin with, it is almost impossible to say for sure who would win this fantasy matchup, as both fighters have legendary advantages.

Roy Jones Jr was a dominant force in the 1990s and early 2000s, winning world titles in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.

Roy Jones Jr is ranked by BoxRec as the 29th greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. He had a dazzling combination of exceptional hand speed, punching power, reflexes, explosiveness footwork, and creativity that made him almost unbeatable at his peak

Roy Jones Jr defeated some of the best fighters of his era, such as Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Mike McCallum, and John Ruiz.

Floyd Mayweather, on the other hand, is globally recognized as one of the best defensive fighters of all time, and one of the most successful boxers in history. In 2016, ESPN ranked him the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years.

As of May 2021, BoxRec ranks Floyd Mayweather as the greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.  He retired with a perfect record of 50-0, having won world titles in five weight classes from super featherweight to light middleweight.

Floyd Mayweather defeated some of the biggest names in the sport, such as Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, and Ricky Hatton.

A real fight between Roy Jones Jr and Floyd Mayweather would be a close and competitive fight. It will depend on many factors, including the weight class, the rules, the judges, and the timing.

Roy Jones Jr would have the advantage in size, reach, power, and athleticism. Floyd Mayweather would have the advantage in defense, accuracy, stamina, and ring IQ.

If Roy Jones Jr could overwhelm Mayweather with his offense and pressure him into making mistakes, he could score a knockout or a decision win. If Floyd Mayweather could neutralize Jones’ offense and frustrate him with his defense and counterpunching, he could win.