Roy Jones Junior is still fighting

[erics44]

It's been a very ending for possibly the greatest boxing talent of all time. To think that the back-to-back KO losses were 11 years ago... and to think that he was talking about retiring 12 or 13 years ago... and here he is still plugging away.

There seem to be very few happy endings in boxing.

what the ffffuuuuuuk

[0james0]

I think he's fighting for the money rather than for fun or to cement his legacy. All pro fights though, so maybe he's got a certain amount of wins he wants to get to

[TitoFan]

Jones is like Duran/Holmes was way past the point where it hurts his legacy. Everything positive he does is a bonus and if he loses, well that is expected.

Sanest post here and yes..... exactly.

[Spicoli]

Mike Oliver and out of retirement Jason Litzau on undercard? A farewell tour threesome this one.

[SlimTrae]

Initially I thought he was broke: but had to research b4 I made the claim. Not sure how -but dude is considered one of the richest boxers today. Not overall (Tyson) isn't on the several lists I checked b4 replying here.


So many athletes don't know when to walk away- so going on- isn't always a good thing. Roy has a belly. Hell, what happened to the superman physique? Saw the video posted of him vs Vasquez KO1, wow, Roy is showboating against him?

Now I don't feel bad at all for the way Calzaghe busted up-then clowned him.

[SlimTrae]

Stop the press: Two lists have Tyson listed. SO maybe the lists simply count what Roy made- and not what he (HAS).

[Beanflicker]

Nice left hook KO by Jones.

[Tam Seddon]

He's fighting Tony Moran in Liverpool soon. Got three mates on the undercard too.

[0james0]

He's fighting Tony Moran in Liverpool soon. Got three mates on the undercard too.

I've heard Tony is one of the nicest guys you could meet, but also hard as nails! He's in his 40's, but good for him getting the fight.

[SlimTrae]

Maybe we should start a "has-beens" still fighting thread -since so many ancient relics are still lacing up the gloves.
One thread in all.

[Master]

This is a good interview where Roy talks about training fighters.

[bozo6]

Youre all talking him hurting his 'Legacy'. And in the same breath you are all saying he is one of the best to lace on a glove..

Seems to me he isn't hurting his legacy at all. People can tell the difference between the Roy who reached the pinnacle of boxing by winning the Heavyweight title..... and the Roy who went down hill instantly after that.

Roy mentally, subconsciously, retired after winning the Heavyweight title. He was never the same after that. His second career started the very next fight.

[SlimTrae]

Youre all talking him hurting his 'Legacy'. And in the same breath you are all saying he is one of the best to lace on a glove..

Seems to me he isn't hurting his legacy at all. People can tell the difference between the Roy who reached the pinnacle of boxing by winning the Heavyweight title..... and the Roy who went down hill instantly after that.

Roy mentally, subconsciously, retired after winning the Heavyweight title. He was never the same after that. His second career started the very next fight.

I'm not one to say that overstaying ones welcome in a sport they no longer dominate is like tainting their legacy, but I understand those who do say it.

It is possible that the best who put on gloves can hurt their reputation as a fighter who always showed in best shape, but stopped doing it as they got older. Hopkins is clearly the example. Old as he is- look at his body when he shows up.
Now look at a photo of Roy. Where is Roy's sixpack abs? Hopkins as old as he is- shows up to win because he trains to win.
Looking at Roy Jones the past five years- he shows up & that's it.

Being old doesn't mean one cant stay in shape, it means they have to work hard(er) to stay in shape- And Roy has hurt that aspect of his life. He clearly shows up in whatever shape he's in, I consider that fact by photo.

& Roy retiring mentally & subconsciously? after the HW title is an opinion to me and makes it seem like Tarver nor Johnson really beat him. He beat himself. It be nice to think Roy never really lost because he wasn't all there.
Roy lost because someone (Tarver & Johnson) beat him. The other guys...50/50,, can't say...

[Memphis]

The word from the promotors of the Liverpool show is that Jones has pulled out because he's secured a World title shot.

[Kel]

The word from the promotors of the Liverpool show is that Jones has pulled out because he's secured a World title shot.

Against who?