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Roy Jones Jr. is a hero to many who have followed his pro boxing career. As fame hits a lot of boxers, some of them tend to forget they are role models for the youths in our communities. Jones Jr. however is not one of those boxers.
On Saturday, it is being reported that Jones Jr. is scheduled to appear at Chilton County High School. Jones Jr. will arrive for an event called "Knockout Evening with the Champ." The event is a fund raiser to help aid the American Red Cross disaster relief fund. Jones Jr. will be there to greet fans and sign autographs from 5-8 p.m. in the school's auditorium.
Quoted in the Clanton Advertiser, Alabama, the School's Principal, Greg DeJarnett stated in regards to Jones Jr's scheduled appearance: "It's a great opportunity for young people to see and hear one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world to encourage them to be successful despite life's tough times." DeJarnett added: "I would encourage both young and old to come out."
Boxing is extremely lucky and fortunate to have a fighter like Roy Jones Jr. representing the sport so well.
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