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Roy Jones Jr. has given his take on a prospective fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis. Reports indicate that formal negotiations have started for a junior-middleweight clash.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 10

Roy Jones Jr.’s pick for the best fight ‘that has ever been made’ ended when legend quit after six rounds

On this day in 2017, one of boxing’s elite fighters produced a statement victory. Joe Rogan believes that Roy Jones Jr. was robbed of an Olympic gold medal in 1988 following his highly controversial loss to Park Si-hun.

Boxing News / HITC / December 5

The only man to beat Roy Jones Jr. twice joins Gennadiy Golovkin in 2026 Hall of Fame

Three accomplished boxers are set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2026, with Gennadiy Golovkin headlining the class. A few months back, Ryan Garcia faced criticism for saying that Gennadiy Golovkin did not have a Hall of Fame-calibre career.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Only man to beat Roy Jones Jr. twice named alongside Gennadiy Golovkin in 2026 Hall of Fame class

Three decorated fighters headline the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. Several months ago, Ryan Garcia was criticized for saying that Gennadiy Golovkin isn’t a Hall of Fame worthy fighter.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 28

Roy Jones Jr Makes Telling Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Rematch Prediction

On October 27, news broke that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were in discussions to fight at some point in 2026 in what would be a Netflix boxing event.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 23

Roy Jones Jr. Says Errol Spence Jr. 'Still Has the Glow'

The boxing world hasn’t seen Errol Spence Jr. inside the ropes in 848 days since that brutal July 2023 defeat to Terence Crawford. A night that abruptly halted one of the most dominant runs in modern welterweight history.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 11

Roy Jones Jr. Wants to Help Spence 'Get Back Up'

Errol Spence Jr. has spent more than two years out of the public eye. Following his brutal knockout loss to Terence Crawford in July 2023. But on Saturday night, the former unified welterweight champion made his presence felt again.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Roy Jones Jr. beat brash title enemy before one of the coldest knockouts in boxing history

Four-weight boxing kingpin Roy Jones Jr. travelled up and down weights to great success during his esteemed run in the ring, but one such move arguably ruined his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 28

Roy Jones Jr Tells Terence Crawford To Snub Canelo Rematch And Pursue Another Move

Roy Jones Jr thinks there's no need for Terence Crawford to fight Canelo Alvarez again. Crawford made history on September 13 as he moved up two weight classes to beat Canelo via unanimous decision in the fight of the century.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 25

Roy Jones Jr Explains Reasoning Behind Terence Crawford-Floyd Mayweather Debate Pick

In the wake of Terence Crawford's unanimous decision victory against Canelo Alvarez on September 13 (which gave Crawford the undisputed super middleweight

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 22

Roy Jones Jr Answers Whether Terence Crawford Would Have Beaten Him

Roy Jones Jr has answered how a potential fight between him and Terence Crawford would have gone. Crawford became the only male fighter in history to win the undisputed title in three different weight classes when he defeated Canelo Alvarez.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 26

Roy Jones Jr. Gives Brutally Honest Assessment of Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather

Many boxing fans were surprised following the announcement of Mike Tyson versus Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match in 2026. There are currently no details regarding a venue, date, or specific rules of the fight.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Roy Jones Jr. makes bold claim on Terence Crawford’s career that would see him join exclusive list

Gushing over the performance of Terence Crawford in his title coronation over the weekend, legendary star Roy Jones Jr. envisions only one outcome in the career of the Omaha star.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 9

Roy Jones Jr. retained title against star he called ‘so dangerous’ after gruesome in-ring injury

Facing some massive tests during his gold-laden career, Roy Jones Jr. had no qualms about a 2000 title defense, which he found quite dangerous. A dominant former middleweight and light heavyweight, veteran Floridian puncher Roy Jones Jr.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 4

Roy Jones Jr. and the Gold Medal That Wasn’t: 36 Years Later, Closure at Last

In the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, a 19-year-old Roy Jones Jr. was on the cusp of achieving his boyhood dream an Olympic gold medal. Facing South Korea’s Park Si-Hun in the light middleweight final, Jones put on a masterclass.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 31

Roy Jones Jr Looking To Play Role In Shaquille O'Neal Celebrity Boxing Match

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has accepted a challenge to appear in a celebrity boxing match. The former NBA center announced the decision on social media.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 21

Roy Jones Jr. rips Floyd Mayweather for avoiding fight with history-making welterweight icon

Roy Jones Jr. has once more rekindled his recent rivalry with Floyd Mayweather, calling into question the competition the Michigan striker faced in his career.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 14

Roy Jones Jr. Blasts Floyd Mayweather Jr. Again

The most unexpected storyline in boxing this year has been the heated back-and-forth between Hall of Famers Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr. The verbal sparring began when Jones told The Ring that a prime Sugar Ray Leonard would have beaten Mayweather and further criticized Mayweather for not naming Muhammad Ali as the greatest of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 31