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Roy Jones Jr. needs to do what Mike Tyson could not … check Jake Paul‘s chin within the boxing ring!
That is precisely what the 55-year-old legend informed Babcock on the TMZ Sports activities TV present (airs nightly on FS1) … weeks after the previous champion known as the combat Jake and Mike combat for Netflix — watched by over 100 million individuals.
“I do not suppose Mike checked his chin in any respect,” RJJ mentioned. “So, I would not thoughts having a shot to see if I might get to his chin, to check his chin.”
Jones — who fought Tyson in a 2020 exhibition (a card Paul was coincidentally additionally on) — broke down the combat with us, explaining Mike’s legs simply weren’t there the evening of the fifteenth.
Backside line, Roy says he is comfortable Iron Mike acquired the bag.
As for El Gallo’s capability within the ring, Jones Jr. praised the 27-year-old fighter.
“Jake’s not a foul puncher,” Roy mentioned. “I do not suppose Mike was actually attempting to take lots of dangers. He is aware of the older we get, the more durable it’s to take [a punch].”
Jones added, “However for me, nah, I gotta go see.”
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Roy, 66-10, final boxed in April, dropping a choice to former UFC star Anthony Pettis. Since then, he is been maintaining busy, coaching a number of younger fighters.
In reality, 5 of these boxers will make their option to the ring on December 12 at Yakama Legends On line casino Occasion Middle in Washington (the occasion will stream on BLK Prime if you cannot make it in particular person) … and Roy might be of their nook, actually.
RJJ can even be serving as a commentator for the occasion … pulling main double responsibility.
Jones Jr. introduces his fighters, and offers slightly scouting report … and it’s extremely clear he is getting extra satisfaction from his fighters succeeding than he did for himself!
