Who gave Roy Jones Jr his first loss?
Who gave Roy Jones Jr his first loss?
Roy Jones Jr: Losses His first defeat came via disqualification against Montell Griffin in 1997, but he swiftly avenged the defeat five months later with a stunning KO. He lost three successive fights in 2004 and 2005 in the light heavyweight division to Glen Johnson and twice to Antonio Tarver.
Who is the best boxer in history?
1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times.
How much did Roy Jones make from Mike Tyson?
Tyson pocketed around $10 million for this comeback fight, a handy payday for the boxing star who famously blew most of his career earnings, which Forbes estimated could have been as much as $685 million. Roy Jones Jr, meanwhile, reportedly made around $3 million for his appearance.
