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Frank Warren Jabs Eubank Jr., Talks Jones-Maccarinelli

•Oct 31, 2015

It will be an intriguing night in Moscow on December 12 when Enzo Maccarinelli meets Roy Jones Jr in a clash of two former World Champions at the VTB Ice Palace, televised exclusively live in the UK on BoxNation. Maccarinelli aims to grab a high profile scalp, by defeating Jones, a former four time and three weight-division World champion. Jones, a man formerly acknowledged by many as the pound for pound number one fighter in the world, bizarrely became a Russian citizen this week after being presented with a passport by President Vladimir Putin, with whom he has become bosom pals.

Roy Jones Jr: I'll Live in Russia For 6 Months, U.S. For 6

Yuri Tarantin

•Oct 29, 2015

A few days ago, former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (62-8, 45KOs) officially became a citizen of Russia. The 46-year-old veteran will have his fifth bout in Eastern Europe on December 12th in Moscow, when he faces former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli of the UK. The decision by Jones to become a Russian citizen has caused a mixed reaction in the United States.

Photos: Roy Jones Jr., Enzo Maccarinelli Go Face To Face

Boxing Photos

•Oct 29, 2015

Welsh star Enzo Maccarinelli will challenge American legend Roy Jones Jnr. on Saturday 12 December at the VTB Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia, televised exclusively live in the UK on BoxNation. Maccarinelli aims to become a three-time world champion at 200lbs by defeating Jones, a former five time and three weight-division world champion, who became a Russian citizen on Tuesday after being presented with a passport by President Vladimir Putin. The sledge-hammer hitting Swansea ace has registered 31 wins by knockout from 40 wins in 47 fights and has previously won British and European titles at cruiserweight and the Commonwealth title at light-heavyweight.

Maccarinelli Vows To Shock Jones, Bring Title To Wales

BoxingScene Staff

•Oct 28, 2015

Welsh star Enzo Maccarinelli will challenge American legend Roy Jones Jnr. for the Vacant WBA Super World Cruiserweight Championship on Saturday 12 December at the VTB Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia, televised exclusively live in the UK on BoxNation.

Photo: Roy Jones Jr., Enzo Maccarinelli Size Up in Russia

Boxing Photos

•Oct 28, 2015

There had been rumors of the contest for the last few weeks. Promoter Vladimir Hryunov posted a photo to social media to make it official, former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (62-8, 45KOs) will face Enzo Maccarinelli (40-7, 32KOs) on December 12th in Moscow, Russia. The fight, according to Hryunov, will be televised on BoxNation.

WBA Claims Jones-Maccarinelli Title Status 'False Rumor'

Jake Donovan

•Oct 28, 2015

From inception to present day, Roy Jones' December 12 headliner in Russia has gone from a major title fight to be aired in several countries - including the U.S. - to a fight to be shown on BoxNation. The former four-division champ is confirmed for a showdown with former cruiserweight titlist Enzo Maccarinelli on that date, only its title status is up in the air. Event handlers have claimed that the WBA 'Super' Cruiserweight title will be at stake, while the sanctioning body has dismissed any talk of its involvement.

Roy Jones Jr. Disagrees With Pros Fighting in Olympics

Yuri Tarantin

•Oct 28, 2015

Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. disagrees with the 2013 format change by the Amateur International Boxing Association, which for the first time will allow professional fighters to compete in the Olympic games - starting with the 2016 Olympics. On March 23, 2013, the AIBA instituted significant changes to the sporting format - including the ability for pro boxers to be eligible to compete in men's Olympic boxing. Other changes included the elimination of headgear and the instant 10-point pro-style scoring system.

Photos: Roy Jones Jr. Announces - "I AM RUSSIAN!"

Boxing Photos

•Oct 27, 2015

Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. picked up his Russian passport on Tuesday after earlier being granted citizenship by President Vladimir Putin, the Interfax news agency reported. “I am Russian!” said Jones, clad in a Russian tricolor flag, triumphantly after being handed the document at the Federal Migration Service's Moscow office, according to footage by the LifeNews tabloid published online.

Roy Jones Set For Cruiser Title Fight, 12/12 In Moscow

Jake Donovan

•Oct 22, 2015

Roy Jones Jr. will serve as the guest of honor in more ways than one at an upcoming press conference in Moscow. A media session is scheduled for October 28 to officially recognize the former four-division champ as a Russian citizenship. The event will also reveal details in attempting to crown him as a future five division champ. The opponent will also be announced on that day, as Jones (62-8, 45KOs) will contend for a vacant cruiserweight title December 12 at VTB Ice Palace, a 14,000-seat venue in Moscow.

Montell Griffin: Jones Deserved a DQ, Golovkin Did Not

Tim Kudgis

•Oct 20, 2015

This past Sunday on "The Cornermen" Radio show Jesse Rican, Flawless and myself had a chance to discuss boxing with former light heavyweight champion Montell Griffin. We discussed several topics such as the controversial punch that Gennady Golovkin planted on David Lemieux when he was grounded.