Roy Jones vs. Marvin Hagler at 160..

Look, Jones was a fantastic fighter, but Hagler was just better. It's always temting to draw conclusions from how spectacular speedsters look against lesser opponents, especially with Jones who was the most spectaular speedster EVER. I was more guilty of it than anyone in my younger days, nut hugging Mosley, Hamed, Jones all based on the way they toyed with B level opponents. But Hagler has something that Jones never showed us, the ability to come through fire and adapt. Sometimes great fighters look workman like and fight down to their oponents level, like Hagler often did. But when they have to pull something extra out the bag, (as you ALWAYS do against other true all time greats) they do. Jones was only ever forced to pull something extra out when his reflex' slowed and then we found out there was shit behind them. Not even a fighter good enough to compete with Glen Johnson. You dont beat Hagler with reflex' and speed alone, you need something more.

'Survival mode' is maybe too strong a term, but Hagler would impose his will on Jones down the stretch, no doubt.

*PS : Im not a Jones hater, before you retort with that; I think he's top 25 EVER. Great fighter, just not as good as Hagler.