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Roy Jones Jr. has chosen the fighter he believes has taken the mantle of 'face of boxing' from pound-for-pound star and boxing legend Canelo Álvarez. For a decade, Canelo has been the biggest star in the whole sport, winning world titles in four different weight classes and becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion twice.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / May 16

Roy Jones Jr. Blasts Dana White and Zuffa’s Push to Reshape Boxing During Explosive 'Boxing Primetime Show' Interview

LAS VEGAS, NV – Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. appeared on Boxing Prime Time on Fight Spider, hosted by boxing commentator Andrew Bocanegra and former world champion Brian Mendoza, where he delivered a scathing warning about the future of American boxing and ripped Dana White and Zuffa Boxing over proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Act.

Roy Jones Jr. Critiques Dana White's Boxing Promotion, Warns of Negative Impact on Fighters

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. gave his unfiltered opinion on Dana White’s boxing promotion, as well as the new Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, a bill that has been passed by the U.S.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 11

Roy Jones Jr. Blasts Proposed Ali Act Changes And Zuffa Boxing: 'It Will Ruin Boxing'

Roy Jones Jr. believes boxing is heading toward dangerous territory. The Hall of Fame fighter strongly criticized the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, warning that the legislation could fundamentally damage the sport if passed into law.

Dana White Fires Back After Roy Jones Jr. Accuses Zuffa of ‘Killing’ Boxing, Making Fighters 'Kiss A—'

UFC CEO Dana White is fighting a war against the old guard in boxing. Since TKO-backed Zuffa Boxing entered the sport, there’s been considerable friction with the sport’s established leaders.

Boxing News / HITC / April 29

Roy Jones Jr says he’s open to fighting Logan Paul after Shaquille O’Neal’s surprising request

Logan Paul has been called out by Roy Jones Jr, but not for himself – he did so on behalf of an NBA Hall of Famer. The legendary former boxing champion turned 57 this year, but has remained fighting into his 50s and tends to stay in shape while training the next generation.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 31

Roy Jones Jr. Apologizes For His Controversial Corner Instructions

Roy Jones Jr. has addressed the fallout from his corner instructions to Kevin Newman II, which has since become a viral talking point across social media.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

Former Boxing Champ Roy Jones Jr. Slams Zuffa Boxing, Warns UFC’s Pay Gap Is 'A Problem'

There is no doubt that boxing is one of the most lucrative sports in the world. Fights worth anywhere from $100 million to $300 million have happened, and no other sport offers that kind of money for a single night.

Boxing News / Scoop B / January 23

The Eternal Optimist: Sugar Ray Leonard on Women’s Boxing, the Jake Paul Phenomenon and the Resilience of the Sport

Sugar Ray Leonard remains the gold standard for boxing excellence, a man whose charisma outside the ring matched the ferocious technical brilliance he

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 12

Roy Jones Jr. Picks Between Ortiz And Ennis – ‘Tough To Call’

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 / 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 / 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.