Published 17:28 IST, July 24th 2020

Who is Roy Jones Jr? Mike Tyson's opponent has decent boxing record and rap career

Boxing legend Mike Tyson confirmed his return to boxing and will take on Roy Jones Jr in a PPV bout in September. Here's a look at who is Roy Jones Jr?

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson anunced his return to ring after 15 years and will face off against Roy Jones Jr on September 12. clash drew furr excitement from fans after it was confirmed that former NBA star Nate Robinson will face off against YouTuber Jake Paul in undercard clash before marquee Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr clash. With news spreing on internet like wildfire, many fans have questioned who is Roy Jones Jr ahe of PPV. Here's a look at who is Roy Jones Jr, Roy Jones Jr record and Roy Jones Jr rap career. 

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Who is Roy Jones Jr? Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr clash makes Tyson's return to ring

Mike Tyson will return to ring for first time after 2005 and will face against Roy Jones Jr on September 12. exhibition fight will see both heavyweights fight with oversized gloves with intent to t score a kckout according to CBS Sports.  former undisputed heavyweight champion of world last fought in June 2005, retiring after refusing to continue after sixth round of a fight with Kevin McBride. Jones Jr, on or hand, last faced off against Scott Sigmon in 2018, by a unanimous decision. 

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Who is Roy Jones Jr? Roy Jones Jr record and boxing career

Roy Jones Jr held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight and is only boxer in history to start his professional career at junior middleweight and go on to win a heavyweight title. During his 29-year boxing career, Jones as broken multiple records and is considered by many as one of greatest boxing champions of all-time. Roy Jones Jr record is a good indication for Mike Tyson, who will kw that ir September clash is unlikely to be a walkover for former undisputed champion. Roy Jones Jr record boasts of 66 wins in 75 fights, including 47 kckouts wins. Jones retired in 2018, after his fight against Sigmon in Florida, where he fought with an injured bicep. 

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Who is Roy Jones Jr? Roy Jones Jr rap career

After from boasting a stellar career in ring, Roy Jones Jr enjoyed stints in entertainment industry, producing music while also acting in multiple Hollywood movies over years. Roy Jones Jr rap career was a huge success, with boxer releasing Y'all Must've Forgot and And Still in 2001. He formed Body He Bangerz, along with Magic and Choppa. current roster includes Jones, SM Bullet and Ms.Kandi. Jones also released ar single in 2009, titled Battle of Super Powers. He h a featured single Can't be touched in Body He Bangerz debut album in 2004. 

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17:28 IST, July 24th 2020