Roy Jones Jr. believes one opponent was better than everybody else he faced.
In his exceptional career, the warrior defeated an array of talented competitors.
That being said, he also lost a few too, with Jones Jr. once getting knocked out cold by Enzo Maccarinelli.
However, it’s actually a fighter that the American defeated, whom he believes to be the greatest he ever traded blows with.
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Roy Jones Jr. says James Toney is the best boxer he ever fought
On November 18, 1994, Roy Jones Jr. challenged James Toney for the IBF super middleweight world championship inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
In a statement display, ‘Captain Hook’ dominated the contest, scoring a knockdown and bamboozling his rival with fantastic movement, en route to claiming the title via unanimous decision.
However, despite the comprehensive win, Jones Jr. still believes ‘Lights Out’ is the best he ever battled it out with.
In an interview with Ring Champs with Ak & Barak, he said: “James Toney, by far. James Toney is the best fighter I ever fought by far.”
Roy Jones Jr. knocks out Floyd Mayweather, according to an all-time great
While Toney might be the best Jones Jr. has ever faced so far, that might not be the case for long.
The slick fighter has been engaged in a heated feud with Floyd Mayweather.
Consequently, the pair have created hype for a potential bout.
However, a superstar says prime Jones Jr. knocks Mayweather out.