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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.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 9

Roy Jones Jr. lays out key reason Canelo Alvarez could lose to ‘hungry’ Terence Crawford in mega fight

Veteran megastar Roy Jones Jr. has laid out his latest prediction for this weekend’s title blockbuster between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Attempting to become a historic three-division undisputed champion, Terence Crawford makes the super middleweight walk for the first time, taking on defending kingpin Canelo Alvarez.

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 / ESPN / September 3

Olympic foe gave Jones Jr. '88 boxing gold medal

Boxing great Roy Jones Jr. revealed recently that he was given the gold medal from the 1988 Olympics by the South Korean fighter who defeated him in the controversial boxing title match.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 1

Roy Jones Jr. claims only one fighter can beat Oleksandr Usyk… ‘He knows how to maneuver like a small man’

Oleksandr Usyk only has one real challenge left, according to Roy Jones Jr. After wiping out Daniel Dubois, the pound-for-pound number one is looking for his next opponent.

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.

‘He would beat most of them…’: Roy Jones Jr. believes Manny Pacquiao should be world champion, picks his next fight

Manny Pacquiao has been backed for future success in the ring off the back of his comeback fight, which should have landed him another world title. Snapping a four-year retirement earlier this summer, former multi-division world champion Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios over the course of 12 rounds in a WBC welterweight title challenge.

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 / Bloody Knockout / August 21

Floyd Mayweather would’ve lost to a boxing icon, according to one of the greatest of all time

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.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 19

Roy Jones Jr Admits Floyd Mayweather's Greatness Amid Bitter Beef

The biggest beef in boxing right now is between two iconic fighters, Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather Jr. This beef stems from comments Jones Jr. made during a June 17 appearance onAndre Ward's All The Smoke Fight podcast, where he asserted a prime Sugar Ray Leonard would beat a prime Floyd Mayweather in a hypothetical bout.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 16

Roy Jones Jr. snubbed by fierce rival who names Mount Rushmore of boxers

Roy Jones Jr. has frequently been given the crown of the greatest boxer of all time by many. However, others would not agree with the title. Jones Jr. has wins over the likes of James Toney, Bernard Hopkins, and Vinny Pazienza as he became a four-weight world champion 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 / August 14

Roy Jones Jr. ignores boxing’s biggest rule as he makes bold Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford prediction

Terence Crawford is jumping two weight divisions in a bid to become a three-weight undisputed world champion against Canelo Alvarez. Terence Crawford edged a win over Israil Madrimov last time out, yet will dare to be great as he jumps two further weight divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed super-middleweight titles.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 31

Roy Jones Jr. reveals the greatest boxer he ever faced inside the ring… ‘Best fighter I fought by far’

Roy Jones Jr. believes one opponent was better than everybody else he faced. In his exceptional career, the warrior defeated an array of talented competitors.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 18

Mike Tyson tells Floyd Mayweather to chase real ‘money’ fight with pound-for-pound star amid Roy Jones Jr. rumors

Mike Tyson has told Floyd Mayweather to fight a reigning world champion rather than Roy Jones Jr. Currently, the boxing icons are going back and forth in a heated feud.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / July 11

Roy Jones Jr Issues Fighting Words To Floyd Mayweather: ‘Come See Me'

There is definite hear between Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr right now. It started when Jones Jr claimed on Andre Ward's podcast that Floyd Mayweatherwould have lost to Sugar Ray Leonard.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 10

Roy Jones Jr Calls Floyd Mayweather Out For Fight Amid Disrespectful Troll

Floyd "Money" Mayweather didn't take kindly to comments that fellow boxing icon Roy Jones Jr made about him when speaking on the All The Smoke Fight podcast on June 17.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 3

Roy Jones Jr. And Shane Mosley Disagree Over Canelo Vs. Crawford

Roy Jones Jr. and Shane Mosley have given conflicting comments over whether weight will be an issue in the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. Canelo defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on September 13, while Crawford moves up two weight divisions.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 29

Roy Jones Jr. Teases Shock Return Naming Opponent

Roy Jones Jr is to many one of the greatest boxers of his generation. In his prime, Jones was known for his exceptional reflexes and speed. He timed his punches brilliantly, with plenty of power.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 30

Roy Jones Jr. Delivers Honest Take on Jake Paul’s Ability

On June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, Jake Paul vs Julio Chavez Jr will headline a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy and Golden Boy Promotions.

Boxing News / Fadeaway World / April 3

Roy Jones Jr. Once Said He Would Go To Jail To Defend Michael Jordan

Roy Jones Jr. is a boxing legend, becoming a champion in different weight classes Michael Jordan won six NBA championships in the NBA Jones Jr. is a huge Jordan fan, and he's not afraid to tell you about it Michael Jordan is known as the G.O.A.T.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / July 22, 2024

Roy Jones Jr. Offers Up His Thoughts On Next Pound-For-Pound No. 1 Boxer, And It Might Surprise You

Former world champion Roy Jones Jr. was long believed to be the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world during his prime. Now that he has left his competitive prime, Jones can sit back and evaluate the boxing world.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 1, 2024

Roy Jones Jr. vs. John Ruiz: Revisiting the Night ‘Superman’ Made History

On Saturday, March 1, 2003, Roy Jones Jr. created history as he defeated John Ruiz to win the WBA heavyweight title by unanimous decision at the Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2023

Roy Jones Jr.'s uplifting talk to heavyweight prospect goes viral

In anticipation of an upcoming heavyweight match on ESPN, a clip featuring legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. talking with young contender Jared Anderson went viral for all the right reasons.

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