Exclusive Interview: Roy Jones Jr (03/18/08)

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JONES VS SILVA! They both want it to happen but it seems the bitch ass editor didn't ask ONE questio about the bout.

When is Roy gonna realize Smoke Gainer ain't worth shit:nonono: :nonono: I respect Roy's loyalty to his man but find another way for your man to make money because Gainer ain't worth his time.

do u have the b-hop interview comin right up!

He needs to forget Beyer and Silva. And take on won the winner of Tarver/Woods or Johnson/Dawson. I reallt hope he trys to make a fight in June or July with one of them.

do u have the b-hop interview

itd be boxing vs mma u gata back ur sport, he would represent all of us

i have to tell you, a part of me really wants to see roy give silva a boxing lesson.

oh i agree... if he could somehow someway scoop the SMW title again... and beat glen johnson... id be content with him retiring... and i think those are his goals

Cement his legacy? I mean.... I think hes used all the cement there is... His legacy is already cemented.... And joe or bernard will give him a shot I believe... joe has called out roy before... the fight will be made i honestly believe that I mean cement his legacy in this way: RJJ is 40 (or nearly). If he wants to fight anymore he should fight the best. Or else he should retire. The ring aint a place for old men and nobody likes to see fighters hanging on too long. We've seen that enough.

Ok. Beyer is a tune-up. I suppose it's ok. But I still think he should fight some better fighters to try and cement his legacy instead of wasting time with the Beyer's of the world. But then again: who's to say that RJJ would get a shot at JoeC or B-Hop? I doubt that will happen. Cement his legacy? I mean.... I think hes used all the cement there is... His legacy is already cemented.... And joe or bernard will give him a shot I believe... joe has called out roy before... the fight will be made i honestly believe that

he does want to fight the best... he wants joe or bernard after they fight... hes already said, hes looking for another tune up before he goes for joe or bernard Ok. Beyer is a tune-up. I suppose it's ok. But I still think he should fight some better fighters to try and cement his legacy instead of wasting time with the Beyer's of the world. But then again: who's to say that RJJ would get a shot at JoeC or B-Hop? I doubt that will happen.

was he being serious about silva?

It looks like it's Beyer next. What a shame. What a waste. RJJ should fight the best instead of such an over-the-hill washed-up former champ. he does want to fight the best... he wants joe or bernard after they fight... hes already said, hes looking for another tune up before he goes for joe or bernard

Editor: How was the trip to Germany? Roy Jones Jr: "The trip was great. The fans over there seemed highly interested in having me go over there to showcase my talents and put on a show with him. They know if I'm there it's guaranteed to be a good show. Right now I'm also hearing that this guy Silva is really talking about fighting me in a boxing match and I think that's bigger than Beyer. If he comes up again, I mean he got on his website that he wants Roy Jones Jr, if he's serious that might mean more to me than going to Germany and fighting Beyer. In Germany I know I'm going to knock Beyer out because that's the way I have to win over there. But with Silva, I know I can outbox him and be good. It would be smarter for me to fight I don't know his first name, but Silva first and then Beyer or the winner of Bernard and Calzaghe." Editor: I don't think Roy Jones Jr should fight Silva. Roy Jones Jr: "But it's going to be a boxing match." Editor: You don't think that's a circus act though? RJJ: "No. If he wants to box with me and get into a boxing match then that's what he wants to do." Editor: What did you think about Beyer after getting a first hand look at him? RJJ: "He looked really good, he was impressive and sharp. He looked good." Editor: How would he look against you? RJJ: "He'd look good for a few rounds, but after that I don't know." Editor: Prior to the trip you said if the numbers sounded right that would be the fight you make. Did you get that far along to where you're already talking numbers? RJJ: "It didn't get that far. They're supposed to let me know in a couple of days. But if it does get that far, that's what's going to happen." Editor: It sounds like you caught a cold over there in Germany. RJJ: "It's just my sinuses." Editor: What's the latest as it relates to your discussions with Don King, what is he talking about? RJJ: "Nothing. Nothing at all." Editor: Are you empowered to make your own fights without his involvement as long as he gets paid? RJJ: "Yeah, I do what I gotta do." Editor: When might this Beyer fight take place? RJJ: "June." Editor: You're working with Smoke Gainer, tell us about that. RJJ: "I got Smoke Gainer looking sharp as tact right now. He's right here next to me right now. He's looking real good and feeling real good now it's just about getting him the right opportunity." Editor: Closing thoughts? RJJ: "I love all my fans it's wonderful to be back in action. I've got Smoke back in the gym and where there's Smoke there's fire, so you know I can't retire." It looks like it's Beyer next. What a shame. What a waste. RJJ should fight the best instead of such an over-the-hill washed-up former champ.