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.
Pensacola, FL (July 2, 2009) -- Eight-Time World Champion Roy Jones, Jr. battles former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy in “Hook City,” on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi, MS. “Hook City” will be presented by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. and broadcast live on pay-per-view.
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:59:33 GMTTickets for the Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy fight on Aug. 15 in Biloxi, Miss. went on sale Friday.
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:04:44 GMTEight-Time World Champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) battles former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs) in “Hook City,” on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi, MS. Tickets, priced at $150, $125, $100, $75, $50 and $25, will go on sale today at 10 AM CT, and will be available at MS Coast Coliseum Box Office, and all ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:11:07 GMT
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Roy started his career at 147 pounds.
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