"Sulaiman: Jones needs brain scan!"

Sulaiman: Jones needs brain scan! "The World Boxing Council is deeply concerned about the fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Antonio Tarver, scheduled for October 1 in Tampa, Florida, if Roy refuses to undergo a thorough neurological examination after the knockouts he suffered in his two last bouts," says WBC President Jose Sulaiman. "Roy Jones Jr. has been one of the greatest light heavyweight champions in the history of boxing, and he certainly has a sound financial position that enables him to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle for the rest of his life. Consequently, he should not allow his own pride to push him to risk his health and even his life. Roy has been and continues to be a source of pride to the World Boxing Council and a close personal friend of mine, as well, which is the reason why I would like to strongly emphasize that he should undergo a thorough neurological exam and receive the corresponding medical approval to eliminate any doubts regarding any unnecessary risk to his health, especially at this time in which we have been witnessing accidents probably caused by the athletes straining beyond their own human endurance." Monday, August 29 2005 I think Roy should get a full physical exam too. I think Sulaiman is right to suggest it.

Comments (6)

Truth8215

"JONES 100% READY FOR TARVER" UPDATE................ JONES 100% READY FOR TARVER PENSACOLA, FL -- Roy Jones Jr’s advisor, Brad Jacobs, has dismissed a release by the WBC regarding the health and well being of Jones as grandstanding. “Almost a year has passed since Roy’s last fight (September 25, 2004 vs. Glen Johnson in Memphis), and Jose Sulaiman never once thought to pick up the phone and call Roy, Linda or myself to see how Roy was doing. Now Roy is in camp, training as hard as he ever has, and none of us has time for these shenanigans.” Jones is presently in Pensacola preparing for the October 1 Tarver vs. Jones 3 IBO Light Heavyweight Championship bout, which will take place in Tampa, FL. “Not only are they not involved in the sanctioning of the bout but they do not even rank Antonio Tarver, recognized by many as THE light heavyweight champion of the world, in their top 10,” said Jacobs. "Our only response is that following Roy's last fight, he underwent a CT scan in Pensacola and it was reported clear by the radiologist. He has been deemed 100 percent fit and ready to fight."

20y ago

ROY_JONES_II

I Think It Shoulda Been Done After Each Knockout And Especially The One With Glen Johnson. Why Now All Of A Sudden They Wanna Throw This Out Into The Public's Eye??? After Any Knockout Where Someone Is Knocked Out They Should Take Precautionary Measures.

20y ago

restless_438

it's good that this is being done, but yeah, it should've been done awhile back.

20y ago

Truth8215

I thought it was mandatory after a knockout loss? Roy hasnt won a fight since being knocked out 2 times in a row, shouldnt he have already had one? Or is it not a policy that the TN state athletic commission upholds? I don't know...good question. :confused:

20y ago

spinksjinx

20y ago

EXIGE

I think Roy should get a full physical exam too. I think Sulaiman is right to suggest it. Its sensible for any fighter. But it would suck if they demanded the fight to be called off because of anything bad found in his nugget.

20y ago