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Found a new Interview from December 2nd.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ROY JONES JR
By John McCormick
JM: Roy, next Saturday you’re stepping into the ring with Max Alexander. What are you looking to prove by fighting him?
Roy Jones: I’m going to show the world that Roy Jones is still here. Why not?"
JM: The past two Saturdays, you were a part of HBO’s broadcast team. Two weeks ago you were in Houston for the Chavez Jr-Manfredo Jr bout, and this past weekend you were in Cincinnati for the Broner/Russell Jr/Alvarez triple header. With a fight so close, how seriously are you preparing for this fight?
Roy Jones Jr: I’m taking this fight very serious. Everywhere I’ve been in the past few weeks, I haven’t missed the gym.
JM: What would a win mean for your career at this point?
Roy Jones Jr: If I win I want to win a world title again before I retire.
JM: What would a loss mean?
Roy Jones Jr: If I lose I’ll pack up my bags, and call it a day.
JM: Many fans believe you should’ve retired after you beat John Ruiz back in 2003. Do you have any regrets about moving back down to light heavyweight?
Roy Jones Jr: I only did it because the fans demanded it. I wanted to win the heavyweight title, and then go back down and win the light heavyweight title. Going back down to light heavyweight from heavyweight will almost kill you. Most fighters can’t do it. Look at James Toney he went up to heavyweight, and was able to get a title shot, but he could never come back down to light heavyweight. He can’t make the weight for it. Making weight was the hard part. You have a lot of people that can win a title but not many that can win another title at a different weight at the same time, you feel me?
JM: Out of all the professional fights that you’ve fought; who was your toughest opponent?
Roy Jones Jr: James Toney. That man was hard to hit.
JM: Pound for pound: who is number one in your eyes right now? Pacquiao or Mayweather?
Roy Jones Jr: It’s a toss-up between them two. Them two is the top fighters right now. I’ll give Floyd 1a and Pacquiao 1b, let’s get them together and see who is number one.
JM: Any closing thoughts for the fans Roy?
Roy Jones Jr: December 10th Roy Jones Jr. is back. I don’t know much about Max Alexander, I don’t care much about Max Alexander, and I’m just trying to get rid of him. I’m in great shape, I’ve had great training for this fight, and I’m looking sharp like always, boy.
Last edited by Achille; 12-04-2011, 07:11 PM.Comment
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Here's another interview
Roy Jones Jr talks Alexander fight, Mayweather, Pacquiao, Cotto, Margarito and MORE
December 4th, 2011
Brad Cooney
Roy Jones Jr is a few days away from returning to the boxing ring. He will face Max Alexander in Atlanta, GA on December 10th in what he calls a tune up fight in preparation for a run at a cruiserweight title. Roy answers his critics as to why he chooses to continue on with his boxing career. Many people have been calling for Roy to retire, but he has his reason to want to continue, it's called a passion to fight. Roy tells 8CN that the fire still burns within him to fight. He wants a crack a cruiserweight title, something he has not yet achieved.
Roy also goes in depth on Mayweather and Pacquiao. He breaks down why he believes this fight has not yet happened, and why Arum is leaning toward a Marquez 4. Jones also discusses the rematch that took place between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. He also breaks down Amir Khan Vs. Lamont Peterson. Roy tells 8CN that people better not take Lamont Peterson too lightly in this fight. He believes Khan may get the victory, but it will not be an easy task Vs. Peterson.
Check out what else one of the greatest fighters of all time had to say in this exclusive 8CN Podcast interview.
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i couldnt handle the way that interviewer lady kept shaking her head around with that big caveman haircutComment
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