Roy Jones Jr. has his sights set on a showdown with a Boxing Hall of Famer.
At the peak of his powers, the American was a truly remarkable competitor, stunning fans with his outrageous hand speed and athleticism.
Jones Jr. brutally knocked out Percy Harris before winning world titles in four weight divisions.
However, with his prime now firmly in the rearview mirror, he’s focusing on match-ups against fellow retired fighters.
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Roy Jones Jr. wants to fight Julio Cesar Chavez
Roy Jones Jr. would love to go head-to-head with 62-year-old icon, Julio Cesar Chavez, on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
While significantly past their best, ‘Captain Hook’ believes the pair could deliver a spectacular contest for the fans.
In a recent interview, the warrior opened up about a potential clash on June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA.
He said: “It would all depend on what Julio Cesar Chavez Sr thinks. It will work because we are both legends, and we know what we’re doing, so it’ll be good.”
The 56-year-old then added that neither man would be going for the knockout.
Jones Jr. added: “We have to show people what we used to be, why people respected and revered us, so we’re not there to take each other’s heads off.
“We have to show people true skills and understanding of what the sport is missing today – the skill level of boxing has dropped.”
Roy Jones Jr. calls out Mike Tyson
Chavez Sr isn’t the only name that Jones Jr. has on his hit list.
The gifted practitioner of the sweet science would love nothing more than to get his hands on Mike Tyson.
The pair had an exhibition match back in 2020, which ended in a draw.
Now, Jones Jr. says he wants another shot at Tyson.