Roy Jones Jr believes Roberto Duran would beat Floyd Mayweather Jr in a fantasy welterweight match-up. The debate over this imaginary clash has kept boxing fans talking for years.
Duran, known as "Hands of Stone," made his mark as a world champion in four weight classes. He became the undisputed lightweight champion in 1978 and grabbed the WBC welterweight title in 1980. That summer, Duran defeated Sugar Ray Leonard to claim the welterweight crown. However, Duran famously quit in their rematch just five months later.
Mayweather, nicknamed "Money," hails from Michigan and retired undefeated with a perfect 50-0 record in 2017. He won world titles in five different weight classes and beat big names like Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, and Canelo Alvarez. Many consider Mayweather one of the greatest boxers ever.
Jones shared his thoughts on this fantasy match-up during an interview on Ring Champs with Ak & Barak. He said:
"Don't do it because you're gonna p--s him [Mayweather] off again, you already p---d him off one time, now you're going to p--s him off again because you already know what I'm gonna say … You don't see it? It can't happen, it's not happening but I understand."
Jones' prediction might ruffle some feathers, especially given the rumors of tension between him and Mayweather in recent weeks. Some even suggest a potential future fight between the two boxing legends.
While we'll never know how a prime Duran vs. Mayweather fight would play out, it's clear this fantasy match-up will keep fight fans debating for years to come.
