In the fourth round, Jones became the first fighter in CompuBox history to go an entire round without being hit by his opponent. He was way down. 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. 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. He was nicknamed "Captain Hook", because he would deliver four or five hooks in a row from different angles. However, I don't make excuses, but last week I tore my biceps in my left arm again and I refused to pull out. Just call the Roy Jones Sr. Boxing Club in Pensacola, FL. In the post fight, Jones and Gunn both embraced. Jones Family is organizing this fundraiser. The fight generated 500,000 pay-per-view buys and $25 million in domestic television revenue. In 1999 he became the undisputed light heavyweight champion by unifying the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles. He is also a three-time winner of the Best Boxer ESPY Award (1996, 2000, and 2003). According to Fritz, O’Neal did not deny or confirm that he spoke to Big Roy during the bout, saying only that “it was a private conversation.”. I’m not mad at Joe Calzaghe. 2015-12-12: Enzo Maccarinelli: 40 7 0: VTB Arena, Moscow L. KO pro boxing. I’m his father, and I know my son, so maybe that’s why they called me.”. 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. [114] Benmakhlouf took a knee after Jones wobbled him with a left hook early in the third round. Jones defeated Ajamu by a unanimous decision (119-106, 3 times), winning the WBO NABO light heavyweight title. [92], In February 2011, Vladimir Hryunov confirmed that negotiations were taking place for Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs) to fight Jones in Moscow. [64] Ajamu won the first round on all three official scorecards, however it was the only round he won. Jones was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1969. [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 junior middleweight and go on to win a heavyweight title. A receptionist for the gym will scream out, “Roy!” and…, Big Roy says Roy needs someone to push, thats why hes losing. Referee Ingo Barrabas waved off the fight in what was Jones' 9th career defeat, the 5th by KO. The fight generated 225,000 pay-per-view buys. Phillips, who fought in his first boxing match, was 5-3 in MMA bouts and 6-1 as an amateur boxer. The reason for this is that the trophy is being awarded by the AIBA, an organization not directly connected with the Olympic authorities. Ultimately, Jones lost by unanimous decision, winning only one round (10-8 in the first) on the 3 official judges cards. “It was like he was a different person. Jones reportedly fractured his wrist a few weeks before this fight and fought almost exclusively one-handed. “I don’t think anyone’s seen the best that Roy has to offer,” he said. Jones officially weighed in at 193 lb (88 kg)[46] and Ruiz at 226 lb (103 kg). Hinting he may retire at the end of 2017. [123] On August 16, 2015, Jones scored his 62nd professional victory and 45th knockout win by defeating Eric Watkins via 6th-round KO.[124][125]. 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. “After the first round was over I could tell he was flat because when Roy gets a guy hurt, he usually finishes him,” he said. [citation needed], Jones took on Prince Badi Ajamu (25-2-1, 14 KOs) on July 29, 2006, at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho. [57] Johnson knocked out Jones 49 seconds into the ninth round. Big Roy is still convinced his son can fight on a world class level, but he must change his training habits, which might be hard since at 39, Jones Jr. isn’t exactly a young prospect on the rise. He's like Tyson. That's my last one there." [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. "[106] The fight was aired live on Internet PPV channel Ustream for $9.99. 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. Just call the Roy Jones Sr. Boxing Club in Pensacola, FL. [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. Marv Albert, calling the bout on American television for NBC, reported that two judges from Communist countries, Hungary and the Soviet Union, scored the bout in favor of Jones, while those from Morocco and Uruguay favored Park. Ajamu also lost two points for repeated low blows in round seven and one more in round eight. 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. [19][20][21], In 1996, Jones maintained his winning ways, defeating Merqui Sosa by knockout in two and future world champion Eric Lucas in round 11. Andrade Wants Big Fight: Saunders, Canelo Acting Like Bitches - I'll Whoop Charlo's Ass! I’m not mad at anyone in particular. “I don’t know why they called me. [98][99][100] Referee Steve Smoger was also accused of incompetence because he did not stop the fight even though Jones could no longer defend himself which led to Jones taking unnecessary damage. [84] Lacy had never been knocked out or stopped before. [81] Jones defeated Sheika via fifth-round technical knockout to claim the vacant WBO NABO light heavyweight title. Jones finished the year with another win, beating Fermin Chirino by decision. “Roy needs to be pushed,” he said. [129] The referee then stopped the fight. "[citation needed], Jones is also said to have integrated cockfighting into his boxing style, often using exaggerated feints to catch his opponents off-balance. [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. Mr. Roy Jones Sr, boxing coach of Pensacola, Florida, is a 70 year old Vietnam War Veteran and has lost his home where he has lived and served others for nearly thirty years. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. and ask for Big Roy. Decisions Max Alexander Over Ten Rounds", "Roy Jones Jr.-Max Alexander PPV To Land on Ustream", "Roy Jones Jr.-Dawid Kostecki is Heading To June 30th", "Roy Jones: I Don't Care Who I Fight, Even Andrew Golota! [66][67] Hanshaw was knocked down in the 11th round. Jones was ahead on all three judges scorecards by the end of the fourth round, (50-44, 50-44 & 50-45). The fighters earned in excess of $4 million apiece plus a share of pay-per-view revenues, with the fight generating 440,000 pay-per-view buys. He’s not sure what motivated this person to call, or if Little Roy instructed him to call, but Jones Sr. was on the phone with a trainer who was in Jones’ corner from the start of the bout to its conclusion. During his prime, Jones was known for possessing exceptional hand speed, athleticism, movement and reflexes. [83], On August 15, 2009, Jones beat former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs) in 10 rounds after Lacy's corner stopped the fight. Roy Jones Jr. certainly established a place for himself in the Boxing Hall of Fame. Jones is considered by many to be one of the best boxers of all time, pound for pound, and left his mark in the sport's history when he won the WBA heavyweight title in 2003, becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years. He stuck too many irons in the fire. 2016-03-20: Vyron Phillips: debut: Celebrity Theater, Phoenix W. TKO pro boxing. Roy’s corner has never had to deal with a cut before, so they might have panicked and been unable to handle that situation just right.”. 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. The promoters expected a sell out. [72] Jones won the fight by scores of 117–109 and 116–110 (twice). Jones landed 254 of 535 punches (47%) throughout the 12 rounds and McCallum connected on 209 of 651 (32%) Jones was soon upgraded to full champion by the WBC when former titlist Fabrice Tiozzo moved up to cruiserweight. ", "Roy Jones Jr. Jones made $2.8 million from the fight and McCallum got $750,000. Ruiz had no guarantee. Big Roy trained his son for his first 21 fights. Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and IBO light heavyweight titles; Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF light heavyweight titles; Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF light heavyweight titles. Moore did not fight between 2005 and 2012 and has lost nine consecutive fights, although only one of them came by knockout. That was a second-round stoppage to top cruiserweight contender Murat Gassiev 13 months ago. It's my last one for the bayfront ... Civic Center, Pensacola, Bayfront Arena, whatever you want to call it. [clarification needed][156] Jones was granted Russian citizenship on September 12. Jones dropped Johnson in the first round and hard in the third round, but backed off and allowed Reggie to finish the fight. Paweł Głażewski (17-0, 4 KOs), who was on standby all week, stepped in as a replacement. That he wasn’t prepared for either of those fights against Tarver or Johnson.”. [12] Jones claimed he had entered the bout with a broken right hand, but still managed to outpoint Hopkins and secure a unanimous decision win. Battles Hani Atiyo on Sep. 26 in Krasnodar", "Roy Jones Jr. Jones stated that he often visited Russia for business activity, and a passport would avoid inconvenient rides. He had played a basketball game in the morning and defended his boxing title in Jacksonville, Florida that evening. ", "Roy Jones Jr. Phillips would have received $100,000 if he had knocked Jones out, but was knocked down in the second round by Jones. Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf via UD", "Roy Jones Jr. defeats Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf", "Roy Jones Jr. Jones lay on the canvas for three minutes after being counted out. Jones then followed with a defense against Otis Grant. Tarver won by unanimous decision (117–111, 116–112, 116–112) and had Jones out on his feet in the 12th round. Jones' corner, who had never seen Roy cut before, didn't know how to properly handle the situation and blood covered the left side of his face. [90], Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) met in a rematch bout, on April 3, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, 17 years after their first fight. The bout was stopped in round 6 after Woods' corner threw in the towel. [B]this looked EXACTLY liked the roy from tarver/roy 3 in which Jones reminded the world of this claim on his hit single "Ya'll Must've Forgot" later in his career. He did this repeatedly in the fight. [7], Jones won the 1984 United States National Junior Olympics in the 119 lb (54 kg) weight division, the 1986 United States National Golden Gloves in the 139 lb (63 kg) division, and the 1987 United States National Golden Gloves in the 156 lb (71 kg) division.

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