For a long time Roy Jones, Jr. had been considered the best boxer in the world pound for pound. With his defeat of John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title, Jones silenced questions of whether he could compete at the next level. A many of many talents, Roy is also a rapper and an actor, with a part in the Matrix sequels. The charsimatic and flamboyant Jones holds perhaps the best chance of bringing heavyweight boxing back to the sports forefront and allowing it to move into a true post-Tyson era.
IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green has commented that his bout with Roy Jones Jr is the biggest fight in Australia’s boxing history. The bout has proven to be a great financial success with Danny looking certain to surpass the AUD $3,000,000 he earned from his bout with Anthony Mundine.
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:20:11 GMTAMERICAN superstar Roy Jones Jr is hardly fazed that Danny Green has lost all respect for him. "I think he'll have that back by round five, " Jones said.
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMTFOR weeks, Danny Green has been telling anyone willing to listen that his bout with Roy Jones Jr is the biggest in Australia's boxing history.
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Roy started his career at 147 pounds.
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