Roy Jones Jr.: record, next fight and profile →
With local Lamont Roach Jr. set to fight Feargal McCrory on Friday in Washington, D.C., the DMV is back in boxing's spotlight. Read a selection of some of the more notable fights staged in the area over the years.
The boxing community has moved to support Roy Jones Jr after he announced the death of his son DeAndre
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk claims he's considering moving back to cruiserweight following his Dec. 21 rematch with Tyson Fury, but history dictates that such a move would be unwise.
The legendary former world champion Roy Jones, now a trainer and promoter, will have three of his fighters headline a fight card at Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington on June 28.
Just like Oleksandr Usyk, Roy Jones Jr. understands the rigors of moving up in weight for a shot at a heavyweight championship against a bona fide big man. Jones will argue that his ascent, which culminated in a 2003 WBA heavyweight title victory over John Ruiz, was an even more monstrous challenge than Usyk’s attempt to stand as undisputed heavyweight champion against unbeaten Tyson Fury on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahead of the Tim Tszyu-Keith Thurman fight on March 30, Hall of Fame fighter Roy Jones Jr. is singing high praises of Tszyu, the WBO super welterweight champion and second-generation star.