Roy Jones Jr.
- January 4, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Roy Jones Jr. |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 16, 1969(1969-01-16) |
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Pensacola |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Roy Jones Jr. Biography
| Name | Roy Jones Jr. |
| Birthday | Jan 16 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | Pensacola |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Natlyn Jones |
Roy Jones Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on January 16, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. He was one of the most respected professional boxers ever and held many world titles in different weight classes. The 1990s saw him named Fighter of the Decade by the American Boxing Writers Association.
His career began sparring with boxing legends like He began his career sparring with boxing greats, including Sugar Ray Leonard..
Jones took on Prince Badi Ajamu (25-2-1, 14 KOs) on July 29, 2006, at the Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho. Jones defeated Ajamu by a unanimous decision (119-106, 3 times), winning the WBO NABO light heavyweight title. Ajamu won the first round on all three official scorecards, however it was the only round he won. Ajamu also lost two points for repeated low blows in round seven and one more in round eight.
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. Jones had previously headlined Island Fights, which is a show that included both boxing and MMA bouts. Speaking of the event, Jones said, “My last day at the Bay. It’s my last one for the bayfront … Civic Center, Pensacola, Bayfront Arena, whatever you want to call it. So if you want to come to see my last day in Pensacola, be there February 8. That’s my last one there.” He stated it would be his final fight. Jones announced Scott Sigmon (30-11-1, 16 KOs) as his opponent for the 10 round bout. Jones ended his boxing career defeating Sigmon via a one-sided 10 round unanimous decision, also winning the vacant World Boxing Union cruiserweight title in the process. All three judges scored the fight 98-92 in favour of Jones. Jones started off the better boxer landed upper cuts and hooks and remained in control throughout the fight. Jones landed an uppercut in round 5 which knocked Sigmon’s mouthpiece out. In round 6, Sigmon began throwing more punches, although they were weak combinations easily blocked by Jones. Jones was also able to counter most of the shots Sigmon threw.
DeAndre, DeShaun, and Roy III are his three sons. He was very interested in animals and began raising roosters at his Florida Ranch.
Roy Jones Jr. Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Roy Jones Jr. is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roy Jones Jr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was an outstanding amateur boxer and won the silver medal at 1988 Olympic Games.
Forty-five of his fifty-five victories were by knockout.
Next up for Jones was the undefeated 29 year old Anthony Hanshaw (24-0-1, 14 KOs), on July 14, 2007, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hanshaw was ranked 11th by the IBF at super middleweight. Hanshaw was knocked down in the 11th round. Jones won the bout by unanimous decision (114-113, 117-110, 118-109) to claim the vacant International Boxing Council light heavyweight title.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Roy Jones Jr. height 5 ft 11 in Roy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Roy Jones Jr. Dating?
According to our records, Roy Jones Jr. married to Natlyn Jones. As of December 1, 2023, Roy Jones Jr.’s is not dating anyone.
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Goodwill Box-offs (156 lbs), Caesars Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, April 12, 1986:
Facts & Trivia
Roy Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roy Jones Jr. celebrates birthday on January 16 of every year.
Jones represented the United States at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games in the 156-pound weight class, being the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, where he won the silver medal.
Who Roy Jones Jr lost to?
Roy Jones Jr: Losses He lost three successive fights in 2004 and 2005 in the light heavyweight division to Glen Johnson and twice to Antonio Tarver. He has further losses to Joe Calzaghe, Danny Green, Bernard Hopkins, Denis Lebedev and Enzo Maccarinelli on his record.
Where is Roy Jones Jr net worth?
Roy Jones, Jr. net worth: Roy Jones, Jr. is an American professional boxer, actor, and rapper who has a net worth of $7 million dollars.
Who was the first person to knock out Roy Jones Jr?
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.
What is the age difference between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr?
Something has to give when Tyson and Jones mix it up for eight rounds at Staples Center in a pay-per-view event. The 54-year-old Tyson and the 51 -year-old Jones will bring a combined 116 professional wins and 105 years into the ring.
Who was the greatest boxer of all time?
- Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. …
- Sugar Ray Robinson. …
- Rocky Marciano. …
- Joe Louis. …
- Mike Tyson.