Roy Jones Jr. Signed Everlast Boxing Glove (Beckett)

Everlast right boxing glove has been hand-signed by Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr. Fight Bio:

Career Overview:

Roy Jones Jr. is one of boxing’s all-time greats, known for his exceptional speed, athleticism, and ring IQ. He is the only boxer in history to start his career as a light middleweight and eventually win a heavyweight title. Jones is widely regarded for his unorthodox fighting style, which combined lightning-fast reflexes with powerful punches.

Jones’ career spanned multiple weight classes, making him one of the most versatile fighters of his generation. He held world championships in four weight classes: middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.

Amateur Record:

• 121 Wins / 13 Losses

• Won a silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (a highly controversial decision in the final led to him being denied the gold medal).

Professional Record:

• 75 Wins (47 by KO) / 9 Losses

• Turned pro in 1989 and retired in 2018.

Notable Titles Held:

• IBF Middleweight Champion

• IBF Super Middleweight Champion

• WBC/WBA/IBF Light Heavyweight Champion

• WBA Heavyweight Champion

Key Fights:

• vs. Bernard Hopkins (1993) – Won the IBF middleweight title.

• vs. James Toney (1994) – Won the IBF super middleweight title in one of his best performances.

• vs. John Ruiz (2003) – Won the WBA heavyweight title, becoming the first former middleweight champion in over 100 years to win a heavyweight title.

• vs. Antonio Tarver (2004) – First knockout loss in his career, which marked the beginning of his decline.

Style and Legacy:

Jones was known for his unorthodox style, often keeping his hands low and relying on his incredible reflexes to dodge punches. He was a showman in the ring, taunting opponents and landing punches from unconventional angles. His unique style made him one of the most exciting fighters of his era.

In his prime, Jones was nearly unbeatable, and many analysts consider him one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history.

Awards & Honors:

• 1990s Fighter of the Decade (BWAA)

• Multiple-time Fighter of the Year (Ring Magazine)

• Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (2022)

Post-Boxing Career:

After retiring, Jones has worked as a boxing commentator and trainer. He has also dabbled in music, releasing a rap album titled Round One: The Album in 2001. Jones is highly respected in the boxing community for his contributions to the sport.