View Full Version : Would you buy Silva vs Roy Jones on PPV
Action
03-15-2008, 01:33 PM
Is it just a circus?
Would Dana White even allow it?
Would Jones blow out Silva in a boxing ring?
ufoalf
03-15-2008, 01:38 PM
MMA or Boxing?
Either way its not PPV material really. They win their respective sports with absolute ease.
Action
03-15-2008, 01:42 PM
MMA or Boxing?
Either way its not PPV material really. They win their respective sports with absolute ease.
Boxing rules in a 10 round bout inside the squared ring.
Silva has publicly stated his desire to fight Jones and Jones in turn has acknowledged an interest in a bout with Silva.
It won't happen, but if it did Jones would beat Silva i'm really surprised that Silva even suggested having a boxing match against him. And Dana wouldn't allow that because he knows what the result would likely be.
jimmie
03-15-2008, 03:03 PM
Yes but im very sure its not happening.
ufoalf
03-15-2008, 03:16 PM
Boxing rules in a 10 round bout inside the squared ring.
Silva has publicly stated his desire to fight Jones and Jones in turn has acknowledged an interest in a bout with Silva.
Jones wins but I think Silva might survive 10 rounds.
Action
03-15-2008, 03:24 PM
Yes but im very sure its not happening.
What makes you very sure?
BewareofDawg
03-15-2008, 06:56 PM
Jones wins but I think Silva might survive 10 rounds.
I doubt that. I think Jones would stop him for sure.
elixirvtec
03-15-2008, 07:22 PM
Of course jones would win in a boxing match. What if it were under k-1 rules. Silva via domanation.
ufoalf
03-15-2008, 07:46 PM
I doubt that. I think Jones would stop him for sure.
Normally I don't doubt that but I reserve my doubts on the fact I haven't seen Silva box(except spar vs Nog) and RJJ hasn't been that great lately(only last fight he looked good/decent).
A washed up Jones would still clobber Silva inside three rounds.
silva wouldn't survive 10 rounds in a true boxing match. just like jones wouldn't survive in an MMA match. they only thing that might be even halfway close would be a K1 style fight, but jones would still get pwned.
phonk
03-16-2008, 08:44 AM
:rofl
Action
03-16-2008, 01:10 PM
Odds opened on Silva-Jones
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Boxing Champion vs. MMA World Champion
Fight must take place under 'boxing rules' in 2008 for wager to have action.
Roy Jones Jr -2800
Anderson Silva +1400
WiDDoW_MaKeR
03-16-2008, 01:59 PM
I would watch it, of course. I would like it better if all strikes were allowed.
Action
03-16-2008, 09:02 PM
ovious who would want it to make take place its just stupid
Huh?........ah, hmmm well okay...
ufoalf
03-17-2008, 12:09 AM
ovious who would want it to make take place its just stupid
Translation:
Obviously, who would want this fight to take place anyways. It's just stupid.
concrete sledge
03-17-2008, 12:32 PM
Dana White won't allow this fight to happen.
iksrtfo
03-17-2008, 12:37 PM
I would buy it. I would want to see a K1 type fight though. But id pay no matter what the rules.
achillesthegreat
03-17-2008, 03:47 PM
I'd prefer to see Silva box a more legit fighter. If he really wants to prove his boxing skills, which is admirable, then he needs to go for someone like Joe Calzaghe.
I've seen Silva box, he has some moves but leaves much to be desired. I think it was v Nog I saw him box.
ufoalf
03-17-2008, 04:44 PM
I'd prefer to see Silva box a more legit fighter. If he really wants to prove his boxing skills, which is admirable, then he needs to go for someone like Joe Calzaghe.
I've seen Silva box, he has some moves but leaves much to be desired. I think it was v Nog I saw him box.
You crazy if you think RJJ is not "legit fighter" for Silva in a boxing ring...
You crazy if you think RJJ is not "legit fighter" for Silva in a boxing ring...
no kidding!
achillesthegreat
03-18-2008, 09:38 AM
You crazy if you think RJJ is not "legit fighter" for Silva in a boxing ring...
Don't take what I said out of context. I said "more legit". I explained what I meant. Silva is arguably P4P best, RJJ is no where near such a title.
chimba
03-18-2008, 11:16 AM
I never buy PPVs... but sure heck will watch it
ufoalf
03-18-2008, 03:41 PM
Don't take what I said out of context. I said "more legit". I explained what I meant. Silva is arguably P4P best, RJJ is no where near such a title.
What does Silva being MMA's arguably best p4p have anything to do with boxing?
Who you want Silva to fight? Really? Hopkins?
If he wants to prove his boxing skills he doesn't need to beat the best. That's a retarded notion.
RJJ is top10 at light heavy. We're arguing here if Silva can survive 10 rounds with RJJ(which is 1-5% likely?) or not. And you're talking about upping the competition a bit.
Big N Bad
03-18-2008, 03:46 PM
roy jones is a bad match up for silva in a boxing match. i know from watching silva sparring (videos) and his fights, that he knows what boxing is about...you need good defense and offense. he isnt shit in the boxing department no doubt.
however for a guy who has probably never had a boxing match, he chose the wrong guy to make his debut against:> simply cos roy jones is too fast. anderson may be able to live with his skills with a boxer like like trinidad (MAYBE) I BET IM GONNA GET SLAUGHTERED FOR SAYING THIS. but against a fast powerful fighter like jones jr MAYBE NOT!
in a boxing match jones will probably win by ko BUT YOU JUST NEVER KNOW.
in a mma fight, anderson silva wins, BUT YOU JUST NEVER KNOW!
sugarngold
03-18-2008, 07:31 PM
I don't see how Dana White would allow one of his champions to compete in a boxing event outside of the UFC. Unless the UFC is going to promote this on Pay-per-view or Spike TV - it is very unlikely that it will happen any time soon.
Someone correct me if I am mistaken, but wasn't there a time when Anderson Silva was called the "Roy Jones of MMA"?
I would not buy a pay per view to watch this contest, but I would go over to my buddy's house to watch it as I am sure he would buy it. I have to give the nod to RJJ under Marquis of Queensbury rules. As stated above, a K1 rules match would be much more interesting.
achillesthegreat
03-19-2008, 07:21 AM
What does Silva being MMA's arguably best p4p have anything to do with boxing?
Who you want Silva to fight? Really? Hopkins?
If he wants to prove his boxing skills he doesn't need to beat the best. That's a retarded notion.
RJJ is top10 at light heavy. We're arguing here if Silva can survive 10 rounds with RJJ(which is 1-5% likely?) or not. And you're talking about upping the competition a bit.
I'm talking about arguably the best of each sport meeting, end of.
Silva can box, no doubt about it. To what level remains to be seen. He hasn't clearly outlined his intentions yet. Does he want to show he can eb the best boxer? Does he want to simply show he can hang with a boxer?
I think too many are underestimating what MMA can do in boxing and vica versa. These guys are athletes and fighters. If trained well enough they could do well.
ufoalf
03-19-2008, 11:24 AM
Silva can box, no doubt about it. To what level remains to be seen. He hasn't clearly outlined his intentions yet. Does he want to show he can eb the best boxer? Does he want to simply show he can hang with a boxer?
Well, I don't what his intentions are but RJJ would be a VERY serious competition for Silva in a boxing ring especially with the style he has.
jackmcmanus21
03-19-2008, 12:16 PM
I'd buy it in a second out of morbid curiosity. Only way this could even be a competition is if it was kickboxing match (think K1). Straight up boxing, Anderson won't be able to hack it
ufoalf
03-19-2008, 12:24 PM
I'd buy it in a second out of morbid curiosity. Only way this could even be a competition is if it was kickboxing match (think K1). Straight up boxing, Anderson won't be able to hack it
I think Anderson takes it in kickboxing match as easily as RJJ in boxing match. RJJ has nothing other than hands while Anderson is really good at mui thai. Plus, RJJ, stylistically, is terrible for kickboxing.
I think Anderson takes it in kickboxing match as easily as RJJ in boxing match. RJJ has nothing other than legs while Anderson is really good at mui thai. Plus, RJJ, stylistically, is terrible for kickboxing.no doubt. silva would cane in roy's head with a high kick.
ufoalf
03-19-2008, 04:54 PM
Edited :P. I said "legs" but meant hands.
IntentionalButt
03-19-2008, 05:59 PM
When was this even hinted at? :rofl
ufoalf
03-19-2008, 06:57 PM
When was this even hinted at? :rofl
It wasn't but I re-read what I said when he quoted me... :yep
radianttwilight
03-19-2008, 11:48 PM
I think RJJ would thrash him pretty bad in a boxing match, but the RJJ of 2008+ just might lose.
Prime RJJ would knock him out inside of 3 rounds, though.
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achillesthegreat
03-20-2008, 08:23 PM
Well, I don't what his intentions are but RJJ would be a VERY serious competition for Silva in a boxing ring especially with the style he has.
If he wants to prove he is a legitimate boxer then certainly. However if this is some sort of MMA proving himself as the best in everything then Roy isn't the man he can use to claim that title. In saying that, if he beat Roy people would clamour for a bigger fight - maybe a Calzaghe fight for example.
ufoalf
03-20-2008, 08:37 PM
If he wants to prove he is a legitimate boxer then certainly. However if this is some sort of MMA proving himself as the best in everything then Roy isn't the man he can use to claim that title. In saying that, if he beat Roy people would clamour for a bigger fight - maybe a Calzaghe fight for example.
Agree.
that would be awesome. i would love to watch it.
Cormega
03-28-2008, 06:15 AM
No, I wouldn't buy it. I didn't pay to see him fight Prince Badi, and this fight will less competitive and less meaningful.
Polymath
03-28-2008, 07:09 AM
Makes great sense to both guys.
Jones, easy money, easier than the $5mill he made 'v Tito.
Silva, similarly, will make more than he has in the rest of his career.
No brainer.
El Matador
03-28-2008, 07:47 PM
Makes great sense to both guys.
Jones, easy money, easier than the $5mill he made 'v Tito.
Silva, similarly, will make more than he has in the rest of his career.
No brainer.
Alot of people are acting like, oh, this is a circus, I'm not going to watch.
I say bologna; it's an interesting match-up, definitely lucrative, and hell, it could be a good fight!
I would favor Roy Jones jr. in a boxing match, and I'd favor Silva in an MMA match. I think, essentially, they are better within their own sport.
Either way, I wouldn't mind seeing it happen.
El Matador
03-28-2008, 07:49 PM
Think about it: Jones is what, ranked six or seven? The other top light-heavyweights are squaring off on April 12 (Showtime, Dawson-Johnson, Tarver-Woods). Jones, essentially, is bumped out of the picture.
Silva doesn't have too many legitimate threats (Yoshin Okami is pretty good, and who knows with Frank Shamrock nowadays).
I think, if proper accomodations are made, this could be a pretty cool fight to make.
Action
03-28-2008, 11:08 PM
Why do people even talk about "Silva winss in an MMA match". That isn't even an option. Roy has NO interest in an MMA match. To even suggest it is like saying who would do better in a brain surgery contest or as a Top Gun fighter pilot. We are talking ONLY about a boxing match. Period.
IntentionalButt
03-29-2008, 02:40 AM
Why do people even talk about "Silva winss in an MMA match". That isn't even an option. Roy has NO interest in an MMA match. To even suggest it is like saying who would do better in a brain surgery contest or as a Top Gun fighter pilot. We are talking ONLY about a boxing match. Period.
It's just people trying to put an asterisk on the foregone conclusion that Silva gets his ass handed to him in this match, because that doesn't sparkle with them as nuthuggers of his.
El Matador
03-29-2008, 06:51 PM
It's just people trying to put an asterisk on the foregone conclusion that Silva gets his ass handed to him in this match, because that doesn't sparkle with them as nuthuggers of his.
The real question is why would Silva fight Jones in a boxing match? It makes as much as sense as Jones facing Silva in an MMA match.
How about Derek Jeter playing basketball with the Knicks?
Two different sports; two different athletes. One unnecessary and meaningless circus. :patsch
Action
03-29-2008, 07:55 PM
The real question is why would Silva fight Jones in a boxing match? It makes as much as sense as Jones facing Silva in an MMA match. :patsch
Here is THE answer to all of this.
Silva makes about $300-400,000 per match in UFC.
In a fight against Roy Jones he makes a minimum of $5 million.
'Nuf said.
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IntentionalButt
03-29-2008, 08:05 PM
The real question is why would Silva fight Jones in a boxing match? It makes as much as sense as Jones facing Silva in an MMA match.
How about Derek Jeter playing basketball with the Knicks?
Two different sports; two different athletes. One unnecessary and meaningless circus. :patsch
Difference being Jeter hasn't competed as a pro basketball player.
Silva fancies himself a great striker with great boxing. Enough so that he's campaigned as a pro boxer. Clearly if there's even been the slightest consideration of this fight taking place Silva himself thinks he belongs in the ring with Jones. :nut
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