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Message: [QUOTE="Chin Diesel, post: 2188157, member: 34"] Not disagreeing that Jones had some technical flaws. I think he stuck around because of money. I read some stuff that says he earned like $40-$50 million in his career. It's a ton, but anyone who knows how boxing works knows he maybe saw half that. Jones definitely separates from Mayweather with his power. Jones had legit knockout power from Middleweight to Light Heavyweight division. As a heavyweight he was meh for power. Combination of athleticism to avoid getting hit, athleticism to get in striking range and speed/power of his hits was unmatched. Full disclosure, I've had the chance to meet RJJ a few times. He still regularly plays pick up basketball at the Navy base in Pensacola and was known to hang out at local malls taking pics and signing autographs for free. Even with his self-induced bad publicity over the cock fighting, he has a sterling reputation in the community. He easily could have made a bunch more money selling his name and his presence. [/QUOTE]