Floyd Mayweather would’ve fallen short against a legendary boxer, says a four-weight world champion.
In his career, ‘Money’ proved himself as one of the most naturally gifted fighters to have ever laced up the gloves.
Mayweather ruthlessly stopped Philip N’dou, knocked out Ricky Hatton and conquered five-weight divisions.
However, in the eyes of one formidable fighter, it wouldn’t have been enough to have beaten a Hall of Famer.
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Floyd Mayweather would’ve lost to Thomas Hearns, says Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr. is adamant that Thomas Hearns would’ve beaten Floyd Mayweather.
Recently, ‘Captain Hook’ has been embroiled in a heated war of words with the 50-0 star.
Therefore, when an opportunity to take a swipe at his countryman presented itself during a discussion with Andre Ward, he jumped at the chance.
In a video uploaded to the All the Smoke Fight YouTube channel, he said: “Do I think he beats Tommy Hearns? No!”
Floyd Mayweather ducked one rival during his career, claims Roy Jones Jr.
Saying Hearns beats Mayweather isn’t the only verbal bomb Jones Jr. has thrown in the sportsman’s direction recently.
The talented boxer believes the undefeated athlete avoided a tough competitor during his career.
Interestingly, Jones Jr. named the fighter Mayweather ducked.