His next fight was also a first time boxing event for a venue, as he traveled to Indianapolis and retained his title with an 11-round technical knockout over Richard Hall at the Conseco Fieldhouse. Jones dropped Johnson in the first round and hard in the third round, but backed off and allowed Reggie to finish the fight. Roy Jones Jr. UFC news, analysis, videos and pictures. ... Getting' hurt or dyin' might've been better than the life I was livin'. [150][151], It was announced in July 2020 that Jones had signed a contract to face former undisputed heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, in an eight-round exhibition fight. 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The year 2000 began with Jones easily beating the hard-punching David Telesco via a 12-round decision on January 15, at Radio City Music Hall to retain his titles. Jones scored a knockdown just before the bell at the end of round 10. "[citation needed], Jones is also said to have integrated cockfighting into his boxing style, often using exaggerated feints to catch his opponents off-balance. So I thought Jones was doing the same thing here, trying to deceive Lebedev in the final seconds of the fight in order to lure Denis in to land a big punch [which Jones managed to do in the previous round]. On October 28, 2015, it was announced that Jones would be fighting former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli, 35, who had a career record of 40 wins and 7 losses, for the WBA 'super' world cruiserweight title. Jones landed an uppercut in round 5 which knocked Sigmon's mouthpiece out. Roy Jones Jr. was born to a family with a boxing tradition. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Roy Jones Jr is in talks to fight Anderson Silva, UFC legend Silva has always wanted to box Jones, Jones came out of retirement to fight Mike Tyson, Jones and Tyson boxed to a draw after eight exhibition rounds, Mike Tyson returns to training after comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr with explosive pad work and defensive drills, his release from the premier MMA promotion this year. He used his cat-like reflexes to bob and weave, slip and counter his opponent. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr./UFC Vegas 15 post-fight show. He dominated his opponents, never losing a single round en route to the final. After almost a year away from the ring, focusing on training and working as an analyst for HBO Boxing, Jones scheduled a third fight with Antonio Tarver, on October 1, 2005, a sellout crowd of 20,895 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, which aired on HBO PPV. He knocked Vaca out in round one to reach 16 knockout wins in a row. HBO cited his reported lack of commitment to attending the network's production meetings. "[103] Jones, when asked about his feelings on the punch responded "I forgive him". Jones reminded the world of this claim on his hit single "Ya'll Must've Forgot" later in his career. I do intend on fighting and we'll see what happens in the future. I'm not through yet. Jones beat the count and carried on for 10–12 seconds more with his gloves to his face, eating several more uppercuts. Decisions Benmakhlouf - Winner Takes All", "Roy Jones Stops Courtney Fry in Five Rounds", "Roy Jones Jr. Ajamu also lost two points for repeated low blows in round seven and one more in round eight. That's my last one there." After the fight, Jones said, "I'm feeling wonderful. [30][31], Jones sought an immediate rematch five months later at Foxwoods Resort, Connecticut, USA and regained the World Light Heavyweight title easily, knocking Griffin down within the first 20 seconds of the fight, then ending the fight by knocking Griffin out 2 minutes and 31 seconds in with a leaping left hand shot. During Silva’s illustrious reign as the UFC’s middleweight champion, he continued to entertain a scrap against Jones Jr. [27][28][29], In 1997 Jones had his first professional loss, a disqualification against Montell Griffin (26-0, 18 KOs) at the Taj Majal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Jones was also able to counter most of the shots Sigmon threw. [69][70], On January 19, 2008, Jones faced former 147 and 154 pound five-time world champion Félix Trinidad at Madison Square Garden in New York City. "[citation needed], In 1996, High Frequency Boxing's John DiMaio wrote "The early evidence points toward the real possibility that Jones is the greatest talent this sport has ever seen. [154] His mother, Carol, was warm and easy-going, whereas his father, Roy Sr., was much like a Marine Drill Instructor with respect to his son. [114] The fight was billed as a "Winner Takes All" match, with the winner receiving the entire purse. The final was met with controversy when Jones lost a 2–3 decision to South Korean fighter Park Si-Hun despite pummeling Park for three rounds, landing 86 punches to Park's 32. It comes after Jones came out of retirement to face heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, 54, in an eight-round exhibition bout in November. [131] On fight night, in front of more than 5,000 fans in attendance, in a slow-paced affair, Jones won a one-sided 10 round unanimous decision with shutout scores of 100-90 on all three cards. Ruiz had no guarantee. Jones lay on the canvas for three minutes after being counted out. Jones built a record of 15–0 with 15 knockouts before stepping up in class to meet former World Welterweight Champion Jorge Vaca in a Pay Per View fight on January 10, 1992. [1] The fight took place at the VTB Ice Palace in Moscow. Jones began as a professional on May 6, 1989, knocking out Ricky Randall in two rounds in Pensacola at the Bayfront Auditorium. Since the inception of combat sports, one of the thrilling features that attract a large audience is the UR fight. He had such hand speed that he could often throw hooks in rapid succession. But because of him, nothing bothers me. [45][50][51] According to Mark Taffet, HBO's Senior Vice-President of Sports Operations and Pay-Per-View, the fight generated 602,000 pay-per-view buys. There was a crowd of 14,152. Jones began as a professional on May 6, 1989, knocking out Ricky Randall in two rounds in Pensacola at the Bayfront Auditorium. I looked good. [157] For this, he was banned from entering Ukraine. [112] There was some controversy from the decision. Jones' style often saw him with his hands down and relying on head movement to evade his opponent's punches. "This is just a start. There was no escape, no excuse, no way out of nothin'. In addition, Jones has made multiple songs regarding Florida State University Athletics. Against the ropes, he then absorbed a huge right hook which caused him to stiffen and fall face down on the canvas. Speaking of the event, Jones said, "My last day at the Bay. [141] On December 3, 2017, after Miguel Cotto's farewell fight re-iterated his desire to continue boxing. In his prime he was a marvel to watch even if far too often he wasn’t exactly in with the biggest of the big names in world boxing. The three judges scored it (119-106, 118-107, 119-106) all for Jones. In 1994, Jones beat Danny "Popeye" Garcia by knockout in six, then retained his IBF title against Thomas Tate in two rounds at Las Vegas on May 27. Jones landed 140 of 300 punches (47%) and Woods connected on 39 of 166 (23%).[44][45]. But the all-time American great then faced Tyson in a non-sanctioned box office spectacle two years later, which sold over 1.6million pay-per-views. That year he retained the title against Derrick Harmon by a knockout in ten and against future world champion Julio César González of Mexico by a 12-round unanimous decision before a crowd of 20,409. Despite being clearly behind from early in the contest, there was little urgency in either Jones' corner or his performance as he seemed content to make it to the end of the fight following his back-to-back knockout losses. [40], In 2001, Jones released Round One: The Album, a rap CD. Jones landed 206 of 594 punches (35%) and Hopkins connected on 153 of 670 (23%). [1] He competed in boxing from 1989 to 2018, and held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight, and is the only boxer in history to start his professional career at light middleweight and go on to win a heavyweight title. [98] After the bout, Lebedev said that he had nothing to be sorry about. Roy Jones Jr.'s promotional company and the UFC annouced a deal on Friday under which UFC's Fight Pass service will stream Jone's boxing cards over the next three years. It was however announced that they would fight on December 12, 2015, in a non-title cruiserweight battle. in an eight-round exhibition bout in November. He'd pull up in his truck and start lookin' for something I'd done wrong. [67][68] Hanshaw was knocked down in the 11th round. In the 2nd round Calzaghe began to control the action and dominated Jones throughout the remainder of the fight. [132], It was noted that Jones incurred a tear in his right biceps in round five and fought the rest of the bout one handed and admitted after the bout the healing time required for his torn right biceps probably meant the end of his long career. This fight took place in front of a sold-out crowd at The Basket Hall in Krasnodar, Russia. On September 25, 2004, Jones attempted to win the IBF light heavyweight title from Glen Johnson in a match in Memphis, Tennessee. Roy was much faster. Jones was heavily favored to win, but Tarver knocked him down at 1:31 of the second round. It was only his second fight since September 2005. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. was an eight-round exhibition boxing match contested between former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. [117][118], Jones, fighting at the Ķīpsala International Exhibition Centre in Latvia, defeated Courtney Fry (18-5-0) via RTD in the 5th round on July 26, 2014. Roy Jones Jr., however, disagrees, particularly with the most recent positive drug test that caused major adjustments to UFC 232. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. The bout was stopped in round 6 after Woods' corner threw in the towel. "Anderson Silva would be the first choice for him as he feels like he could really do what he wants with him and it would be worth his while. Roy Jones Sr. fought Marvin Hagler on June 10, 1977[5][6][7] (which happened to be Hagler's 36th pro fight,) on the undercard of the Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Vinnie DeBarros fight. Silva, 45, had always wanted to fight Jones, 51, by crossing over to the boxing ring, but his UFC contract blocked the move. UFC president Dana White fielded questions from the media following UFC 255 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jones came in ranked as the #6 light heavyweight in the world by The Ring. Growing up in the panhandle of Florida, Jones has been a long time Fan of Florida State University. Jones defeated Ajamu by a unanimous decision (119-106, 3 times), winning the WBO NABO light heavyweight title. [130], Square Ring Promotions announced on July 29, Jones would return to his hometown, Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida on August 13 against journeyman "Rockin'" Rodney Moore (17-11-2, 7 KOs) in a cruiserweight bout. Jones was initially gracious in his humbling defeat, stating that "We don't make excuses, it was a great performance by Danny. Their eldest son Roy played basketball at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev.[160]. Jones was guaranteed $10 million against 60% of the profits. Hopkins collapsed to his knees in his dressing room, drained from a brutal fight and exhausted by the end of his 17-year wait for revenge against Jones. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Before this bout, Jones was controversially awarded The Ring Championship belt, despite Dariusz Michalczewski still being regarded as the Lineal champion in the same weight class. For the English footballer, see, "When Jones picks up the action, he starts to look like, (Franek was given a standing eight count in the 1st rd; and at the 2:33 of the 2nd rd), (Zaytsev suffered a broken nose in the 1st rd), (Woodhall suffered a broken nose in the 2nd rd), (Park was given a standing eight count at 2:11 of the 2nd rd), Won vacant WBU (German version) cruiserweight title, Won vacant WBF (Foundation) cruiserweight title. Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games; UFC 253: Brad Riddell demands top 15 ranked opponent… So if you want to come to see my last day in Pensacola, be there February 8. The fight generated 500,000 pay-per-view buys and $25 million in domestic television revenue. The fight generated 300,000 pay-per-view buys. On December 2, 2016, David Feldman Promotions confirmed a fight between Jones and undefeated bare-knuckle fighter and former world title challenger Bobby Gunn would be announced for February 17, 2017, for the vacant World Boxing Foundation Cruiserweight championship at a press conference on December 6 at the Chase Center in Delaware. [13] Jones claimed he had entered the bout with a broken right hand, but still managed to outpoint Hopkins and secure a unanimous decision win. Hanshaw was ranked 11th by the IBF at super middleweight. I was in pain all day, every day, I was so scared of my father. [116] The judges scored the bout 120-108, 119-109 and 118-111. Jones was ahead on all three judges' scorecards (116-112 three times). Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, IBO, WBF (Federation), IBA, and. Jones was known for his unique and unorthodox fighting style that defied many of boxing's oldest traditions. [83] The fight was the main event of a pay-per-view titled "March Badness", which included both boxing and mixed martial arts matches. The fight lasted the full 8 rounds, and was declared a draw. By MMA Fighting Newswire Nov 29, 2020, 2:42am EST Share this story. View our online Press Pack. [86][87], In December 2009, Roy Jones was set to face Australian boxer Danny Green in Sydney, Australia. [20][21][22], In 1996, Jones maintained his winning ways, defeating Merqui Sosa by knockout in two and future world champion Eric Lucas in round 11. The fight headlined the "Island Fights 38" card, an ongoing series that combines boxing matches and MMA bouts on the same show. [124] On August 16, 2015, Jones scored his 62nd professional victory and 45th knockout win by defeating Eric Watkins via 6th-round KO.[125][126]. [73] Jones won the fight by scores of 117–109 and 116–110 (twice). Jones began 1999 by knocking out the WBC number one ranked contender at the time, Rick Frazier. [113], On December 21, 2013, Jones defeated Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf (17-3-1, 8 KOs) by unanimous decision for the vacant WBU cruiserweight title at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye in Moscow, Russia. [122] Jones' next bout, for the first time 4 years, took place in USA at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina and ultimately saw him defeat Willy Williams via 2nd-round TKO. I could never be 100 percent of who I am until I left it. [32][33][34], In 1998, Jones began by knocking out former light heavyweight and future cruiserweight champion Virgil Hill in four rounds with a huge right hand to the body that broke one of Hill's ribs. Toney was undefeated after 46 bouts and was rated the best in the world at 168 lbs. The expert opinion of Boxing magazine's editor, Bert Sugar, is provided on Jones' website: "He possesses the fastest hands in boxing with lightning fast moves and explosive power in both hands." [102] In a statement following the fight, Smoger said, "I didn't stop the fight because there were only a matter of seconds remaining in the fight and it seemed that Roy was pretending, trying to trick his opponent. Griffin was trained by the legendary Eddie Futch, who had taught him how to take advantage of Jones technical mistakes and lack of basic boxing fundamentals. He also rarely led with the jab and instead was known for leading with leaping left hooks or the right cross. Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf via UD", "Roy Jones Jr. defeats Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf", "Roy Jones Jr. He did this repeatedly in the fight. However, I don't make excuses, but last week I tore my biceps in my left arm again and I refused to pull out. After nailing Virgil Hill, Roy Jones wants a big-bank shot against a heavyweight", "Roy Jones Jr's desire to fight on is understandable but he must retire now to be remembered as an all-time great", "BOXING; Remember Roy Jones? [78][79][80] It was reported that Calzaghe was paid $10 million from the fight. [105][106] The three judges scored the bout all in Jones' favour (100-90, 100-90 & 99-91). The fight, billed as "Hook City", going off the boxers nicknames of 'Captain Hook' and 'Left Hook', took place at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Silva has boxed twice before, losing his debut in 1998 before returning in 2005 with a win, a year before signing with the UFC. Jones last fought in Pensacola in March 2015, when he knocked out Paul Vasquez in the first round. Surprisingly, Jones Jr. took a note of … [74] This was the first time a former heavyweight champion returned to fight successfully at 170 lbs. The fight took place in a bingo hall before a sellout crowd of 4,500. UFC Fight Pass will stream up to 72 Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions events through 2021, it was announced Friday. givemesport.com - UFC legend Anderson Silva is still interested in having a boxing match with Roy Jones Jr. Silva (34-11) is preparing to face former WBC middleweight … "[107] The fight was aired live on Internet PPV channel Ustream for $9.99. The pair ended up with a draw, and Jones' trainer revealed the former four-division champion will be tempted to fight again against either Silva or Tyson. He retained the crown by knocking Grant out in ten rounds.[37][38][39]. Many believed due to Jones being lined up to challenge then-WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Włodarczyk, he was given the decision. At the time of announcement, Gunn was a former IBA cruiserweight champion and bare-knuckle heavyweight champion, with a record of 72-0 with 72 knockouts. I want a cruiserweight title, the world title", said Jones, who weighed in at 189 pounds. 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He beat future Undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins by unanimous decision in Washington, D.C. to capture the IBF middleweight championship. Jones landed 192 of 375 punches (51%) whilst Gonzalez connected on a very low 91 of 609 (15%). In 2004, Jones formed a group, Body Head Bangerz and released an album. [153], Jones was born in Pensacola, Florida. "[136][137] At the official weigh-in Jones came in 199 pounds and Gunn weighed in lighter at 197.4 pounds. The bout was fought at a catchweight of 170 lbs. [95] The fight, a 10-round bout, which was billed as the "Battle of Two Empires" was announced to take place on May 22 at Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye. Jones then followed with a defense against Otis Grant. At the time, Lebedev was ranked #4 at cruiserweight by The Ring. As the fight progressed Jones absorbed more and more punishment and suffered a cut over his left eye. [110][111] Jones negotiated his deal with 12 Knockout Promotions, the fight's promoter, he was assured that Kostecki would not start serving his sentence until after the fight. [24][25][26], In November 1996 at Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, Jones defeated 40-year-old former three-weight world champion Mike McCallum via a shutout decision (120-107, 3 times) before a crowd of 12,000, to win the vacant Interim WBC Light Heavyweight title. [142], On December 30, 2017, Jones announced that he would return to the Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida to headline the Island Fights 46 on February 8, 2018. On November 18, 1994, Jones was set to face undefeated IBF super middleweight Champion James Toney, who was ranked highly in the "pound for pound" rankings. On turning professional, he had already sparred with many professional boxers, including NABF Champion Ronnie Essett, IBF Champion Lindell Holmes and Sugar Ray Leonard. Roy Levesta Jones Jr. (born January 16, 1969) is an American former professional boxer, boxing commentator, boxing trainer, rapper, and actor who holds dual American and Russian citizenship. Dropped, Edges Glazewski in Tough Win", "Jones In Line For Title Shot, Open To Glazewski Rematch", "Roy Jones Jr. Faces Benmakhlouf on Dec. 21 in Moscow", "Roy Jones vs. Benmakhlouf Will Be "Winner Takes All, "Roy Jones Jr. def. Announces February 8 Return: This is My Final Fight! Jones won the bout by unanimous decision (114-113, 117-110, 118-109) to claim the vacant International Boxing Council light heavyweight title. As Kelly moved in behind a jab, Jones went over the jab with a right to the head. His quarterfinal match-up with Soviet boxer Yevgeni Zaytsev was the first U.S.–Soviet Olympic bout in 12 years (because each country had boycotted one Summer Olympics during that period). Jones won on all three scorecards (116-112, 118-110 & 117-111). Roy Sr. did everything possible to expand the program and help more kids. Roy Jones Jr says he wants to fight Anderson Silva or Fedor Emelianenko in an exhibition match after making his comeback against Mike Tyson last … The Boxing Writers Association of America named him as the Fighter of the Decade for the 1990s. [133] In October, Jones stated his intentions to continue fighting on and not retiring from the sport.[134]. After Mike MacCallum lost the World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown to Roy Jones in a 1996 unanimous decision, he called Jones "the greatest fighter of all time. [96] 2,000 tickets were reportedly sold on the day of release. Dana White and other MMA organizations' execs have quelled this idea, calling it an insult… To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Pazienza was credited with throwing five punches and landing zero. Lebedev had just come off a controversial split decision loss to Marco Huck. His style relied heavily on his great hand speed, quickness, reflexes, ring IQ and knockout power which were often the deciding factors in most of his fights during his prime. [81], It was announced that Jones would next fight Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) on March 21, 2009, at the Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida. Jones finished the year with another win, beating Fermin Chirino by decision. "[155], On August 19, 2015, Roy Jones Jr. met with Vladimir Putin in Sevastopol, Crimea, to ask for dual Russian-American citizenship. The controversy arose when Lebedev punched Jones, when it was, to some, clear that Jones was not responsive and was out on his feet. [120][121] This was a second straight stoppage and fifth consecutive victory for Jones. Come February 17th, I am going to shock the world again. [52][53][54][55], On May 15, 2004, Jones faced Tarver in a rematch. Jones ended 2000 with a 10-round stoppage of undefeated Eric Harding in New Orleans. The reason for this is that the trophy is awarded by the AIBA, an organization not directly connected with the Olympic authorities. Jones landed 124 of 249 punches (50%) and Kelly connected on 42 of 171 (25%). Jones only retired professionally in 2018, and insisted he would only fight on if it was against long-time rival Silva. Jones was ahead on all three judges scorecards (117-110, 119-108 & 118-109). Hinting he may retire at the end of 2017. He is ranked by BoxRec as the 17th greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. Phillips, who fought in his first boxing match, was 5-3 in MMA bouts and 6-1 as an amateur boxer. Jones was a master at this sort of style, and used this to his advantage by sticking his chin out to bait his opponents into hitting him, only to pull back and counter the off-balance opponent with his own punches. He performed a song from his CD during his ring entrance. He also been quoted as saying that Jones, "hits like a heavyweight and moves like a lightweight. [23] When he boxed Lucas, he became the first athlete to participate in two paid sports events on the same day. Jones is coming off an eight-round exhibition with heavyweight icon Mike Tyson last November, which ende… Related Posts: Roy Keane remaining in football after Alfie Haaland… March 5, 2021 The former United midfielder is a regular on Sky SportsThe former United midfielder is a regular on Sky SportsRead MoreYahoo! "[89] However, less than a month later, Jones would launch a formal complaint, accusing Green of using illegal hand wraps and demanding his loss be overturned, though the decision was upheld. As an amateur, he represented the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the light middleweight division after one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history.[2][3]. "He'd definitely contemplate it anyway, in my opinion, I think he'd do it from our conversations. 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