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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.

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Roy Jones Jr. claims Floyd Mayweather feud will never be ‘cool’ as he predicts dream fight

Former world champion megastar Roy Jones Jr. has no immediate plans on settling his long-standing beef with Floyd Mayweather, unless it’s in the ring. Embroiled in a lengthy spat with his fellow Olympic star, former super middleweight kingpin Roy Jones Jr.

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.

Joe Rogan claims Roy Jones Jr. was victim of ‘blatant obvious corruption’ that left him disheartened

Joe Rogan recently reflected on the notorious moment that denied a boxing legend a huge accomplishment. As a huge fan of both MMA and boxing, the long-time color commentator for the UFC often reflects on iconic moments in the history of combat sports.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 1

Roy Jones Jr. opponent shocked fans with his classy reaction to knocking the boxing legend out cold

Enzo Maccarinelli was praised by fans for his reaction to knocking out Roy Jones Jr. At his fighting peak, the American won world titles at four different weight classes to establish himself as one of the best boxers of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 30

Roy Jones Jr delivered the ‘Punching Postman’ a final knockout to send him into retirement in 1995

Roy Jones Jr claimed his 30th scalp when he retired a postman-turned-boxer with one of his biggest wins in 1995. The legendary champion was in his prime in 1995, racking up 29 straight wins to hold the IBF Super Middleweight title.

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 24

Roy Jones Jr. opponent was adamant another icon was a much tougher challenge than ‘Captain Hook’

Roy Jones Jr. was not this boxer’s hardest challenge. In his career, the American proved himself to be one of the greatest fighters who has ever lived.

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.

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.

‘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 / 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.

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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

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 / 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.