Many boxing fans would make an argument that Roy Jones Jr. in his prime was one of the greatest-ever fighters.
Going 34 fights unbeaten before Jones Jr. tasted his first loss, he had an incredible run to begin his career. Even after dealing with his first loss, he would continue to show his talents as a multi-weight and undisputed champion.
With 47 knockouts to his name, Jones Jr. was able to stop some truly worthy opponents in their tracks throughout his career to become one of the greatest light heavyweight fighters ever.
As well as delivering stoppages, the former champion was able to hand top fighters their first loss. This includes one champion who was clearly bested by Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr. handed James Toney his first professional loss in dethroning fight
First becoming world champion in 1993 against Bernard Hopkins, Jones Jr. was 24 years old when he accomplished the feat. However, he would make just one defense of his world title.
Facing Thomas Tate in May 1994, Jones Jr. won the bout via second round stoppage, earning his first and only title defense. In his following fight, he would move up a weight class.
Going to the super middleweight division, Jones Jr. would challenge IBF champion James Toney, who had a 44-0-2 record in November 1994.
The pair of super middleweights fought in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, as Toney was looking to make his fourth title retention.
However, it was not to be for Toney, who once fought in the UFC.
The most noteworthy moment of the fight came in the third round, when a left hook put Toney down, after both men had been showboating in the ring.
Even beyond the third round, Toney would seemingly be a step behind Jones Jr. throughout the bout. However, the champion would survive to hear the final bell.
The judges would all score the contest in favor of Jones Jr., who became a two-division champion with his fantastic showing over Toney.
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Roy Jones Jr. became a heavyweight champion in 2003
Jones Jr. would remarkably hold world titles in four weight divisions across his career, ranging from middleweight to heavyweight.
Winning his first world title at middleweight in 1993, Jones Jr. would become a heavyweight world champion 10 years later.
Weighing in at 193 lbs against John Ruiz in March 2003, Jones Jr. would win the WBA World Heavyweight title in Las Vegas. Jones Jr. was the winner via decision.
However, Jones Jr. would not continue to compete at heavyweight. In his next outing, he would unify the light heavyweight division, never retaining his heavyweight title.