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Roy Jones
Jr. has done nothing since beating Johnny"Louise"
Ruiz and his "big" fight with Holyfield fell
through this year. Now he is talking about Lennox Lewis?
Please, Roy you need to face either Chris Byrd, Antonio
Tarver or the winner of the Holyfield/Toney fight. That
would be your best bet. But knowing Jones, he will sit on
his laurels. He beat a guy who was knocked out in 19 seconds
by David Tua therefore it seems to me that Roy Jones only
fights guys he KNOWS he can beat. Roy, your competition is
lacking but you still have Bernard Hopkins or James Toney to
take on.
Could Roy beat the likes of Liles, Eubanks, Benn, McClellan,
and Little. In
all fairness, I think the McClellan match might have been
made if not for the incompetence of a referee. Roy NEVER
faced any of those guys, so who knows what might have
happened. No doubt Roy Jones is a talented and skillful
fighter. He has always been either my #1 P4P fighter or at
least #2. But the fact remains that his resume lacks meat.
Beating firemen, trashmen and cops, doesn’t do it. He took
a step when he beat Ruiz but he still has a long way to go
before he cements his legacy in my column.
In other
comments, I would like to take the time to provide the
“Champ’s Flurries”:
Looks like Tyson is in trouble again. Is any one surprised?
Perhaps we should stop making excuses for Mike and tell it
like we see it. He has issues.
Some of you have asked why I like to mix sports, and
politics. I enjoy talking about a wide variety of subjects.
I don't limit myself to just boxing. As far as Tito goes, I
just find the handwrap issue still compelling.
I'm not saying he is a cheat, but when I saw the
trainers wrapping Daniel Seda's hands a few months ago in
Puerto Rico, it looked like a lot of gauze was placed on his
hands, especially around the knuckles. William Joppy said he
never got hit that hard by anyone. Add this to the fact that
David Reid and Fernandomania Vargas careers were ended by
the wrappings of Trinidad- just makes me wonder. That is
all.
While on the 405 freeway, I started thinking about the state
of boxing. Not too great ever since the meteor known as Mike
Tyson was grounded. But boxing has been in a funk. The
"next big thing" has turned into a pumpkin every
time. Why was I on the 405? I was heading to watch the
Angels play the Yankees at the "Big A". Andy
Petitte pitched a gem, as they beat the Angels. Baseball is
the most affordable game in town. Tickets for a preseason
NBA game are 100 bucks. Arena football is ok, but I prefer
the NFL, which of course LA doesn’t have. The 2nd biggest
TV market doesn't have football in their town and its been a
while. I'm not
surprised when I see Los Angeles fans show up in the 3rd
inning and leave in the 6th. I was at Dodger Stadium last
month and noticed this. But people still mention when Kirk
Gibson hit a home run to win the World series.
Good Penny Stocks
Speaking of baseball, what about the recent trades? Bret
Boone cries and is let out of Cincinnati ONLY to be brought
to the Yankees? Do the Yankees ever NOT get another piece of
the puzzle? I was surprised A-Rod isn't in Yankee
pinstripes, YET. Ventura to the Dodgers? Brilliant move LA.
- Ventura is old, WAY past his prime. Hopefully the Glaser
family will buy the Dodgers.
GO see Seabiscuit! Being in the horse racing industry, I
recommend this movie. It starts off good but it slightly
levels off a bit at the end. Not to mention the facts are
changed a bit to suit Hollywood (Nothing new here –
reminds me of when Rubin Hurricane Carter was depicted as a
hero of sorts). But McGuire, Daniels and Hill give good
performances. I didn't see much of a difference when I was
at the track last week. I was at Hollywood Park and it
seemed to be the same amount of people present. I did
however hit a couple of exactas wheeling the favorites with
all. Didn't pay alot, but well, they DID pay. Hit the Pick
3, but again, I had 2 BIG favorites in the first 2 legs and
wouldn't you know it, a favorite comes in the last leg. So
it paid like 11 bucks. Be aware of your surroundings at the
track. You know, the degenerates, low lives and people you
wouldn't give the time of day to are ever present. Keep your
wallet near you at all times.
Great news conference by our nation’s President. He needs
to do more of these as he comes across as likable and normal
– President Bush. The common man. His father and
William"Slick Willy" Clinton had more of these
than Bush at the same time in their presidency. The
American people like GW Bush. No doubt. So for all you
haters and "limosuine Liberals" look forward to
another four years. I want to give shout out to the British.
These are our REAL true allies. Hang tight Prime Minister
Blair. We support you! A big ups to our friends with the
accents. Much thanks for years of service! I know we don't
say it enough so I am saying it now. Long live the Queen and
Lennox Lewis! That's it for now fight fans! Keep your hands
up and keep punching for the stars!
I dont see any big fights this weekend, but I can't wait for
the A. Echolls - Anthony"Bumdine" fight next week.
The money is going on Tony. Bumdine will be put asleep
early. I haven't forgotten his stupid remarks a few years
back. He will pay his dues. BET THIS FIGHT!
Ron
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