Boxing in the 1990s

“King of the Ring” Roy Jones Jr. Signs on as Newest Fight to Fame Champion

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Friday, September 20, 2019
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Jones, a native of Pensacola, Florida, is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, especially among light heavyweights.

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  • Jones, a native of Pensacola, Florida, is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, especially among light heavyweights.
  • In 1999, Jones became the undisputed light heavyweight champion, collecting titles from the major sanctioning organizationsWBA, WBC, and IBF.
  • Jones hopes to take his years of experience in the ring and relay that expertise to upcoming fighters.
  • On his addition to the Fight To Fame Champion Roster, he commented, Ive been incredibly lucky to enjoy the career that I have over the last few decades.