Jones-Sheika on March 21 - An Early Statistical Look

By Mark Vester

An early statistical look on the March 21 clash between former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. and light heavyweight contender Omar Sheika. The fight will headline an independent pay-per-view event at the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.

Roy Jones Jr.

Age: 40
Record: 52-5, 38KOs
Height: 5'11
Reach: 74 inches
Titles Won: IBF middleweight title, IBF super middleweight title, Undisputed light heavyweight crown, WBA heavyweight title
Key Fights: Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Antonio Tarver Trilogy, John Ruiz, Joe Calzaghe, Glen Johnson, Clinton Woods, Felix Trinidad, Reggie Johnson, Virgil Hill, Montell Griffin 1 and 2, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Thomas Tate, Eric Lucas
Key Wins: Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Antonio Tarver Fight 1, John Ruiz, Clinton Woods, Felix Trinidad, Reggie Johnson, Virgil Hill, Montell Griffin Fight 2, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Thomas Tate, Eric Lucas
Win Streak: None

Omar Sheika 

Age: 31
Record: 27-8, 18KOs
Height: 6'0
Reach: 70 inches
Titles Won: None
Key Fights: Eric Lucas, Glen Johnson, Thomas Tate, Jeff Lacy, Joe Calzaghe, Markus Beyer, Simon Brown
Key Wins: Glen Johnson, Simon Brown
Win Streak: 1-0, 1KOs

Advantages
Power - Jones
Chin - Even
Skill - Jones
Speed - Jones
Reach - Jones
Height - Sheika
Experience - Jones
Stamina - Jones

Betting Favorite - Jones

Media Favorite - Jones

Fan Favorite - Jones

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