Roy Jones, Jr. Is "A Bloody" Joke

Colin Linneweber

Dec 29, 2009

Spent NABO and IBC light heavyweight champion Roy Jones, Jr. and his delusional promotion company asked an Australian boxing commission this week to annul his first round TKO loss to IBO cruiserweight titlist Danny Green.

Jones’ dishonorable camp requested that Green (28-3, 25 KOs) be retrospectively disqualified because they now claim that “The Green Machine” had an excessive amount of wrapping tape and bandages on his hands during their fight in Sydney earlier this month.

“I’d rather lose fair than win cheating,” said Jones, 40, who was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 1990’s by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

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Prior to their Dec. 3 matchup, Green predicted that he would quickly dispose of the antiquated Jones (54-6, 40 KOs) and he did so after only 122 seconds of boxing.

“I didn’t surprise myself,” said Green, 36, who initially captured his crown in August when he trumped Argentina’s Julio Cesar Dominguez.

In the immediate aftermath of being utterly shellacked, Jones was surprisingly gracious in the ring following his defeat.

“We don’t make excuses, it was a great performance by Danny,” said Jones, who in 2003 became the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years when he beat Boston’s John Ruiz by a unanimous decision.

Green’s dominating performance obliterated the possibility of a rematch that Jones had tentatively agreed upon with Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) for sometime in early 2010.

“He’s one of the greatest fighters of all-time and the opportunity to fight him in Australia, thanks, Roy Jones Jr.,” said Green, a native of Australia who was a heavy underdog entering the matchup.

“I almost feel bad doing that, that almost hurt me to do that to someone I aspire to look up to as a professional fighter inside and outside the ring. He’s a bloody legend.”

Roy Jones, Jr. was once one of the most exciting and talented boxers in the history of the sport.

Jones beautifully intertwined his vast agility, speed and strength to become a pugilist for the ages.

Nevertheless, Jones is now a desperate and pointless fighter who needs to retire immediately while his sensibilities are still relatively intact.

Unfortunately, Jones won’t exit with grace because he is destined to become another boxer who failed to realize how badly his skills had deteriorated.

At this juncture, Jones pathetically conjures images of Mickey Rourke’s character in the acclaimed 2008 film The Wrestler .

Bruce Springsteen composed the main theme song, also titled “The Wrestler,” for the aforementioned movie.

The below lyrics are featured in Bruce’s song:

Have you ever seen a one-legged dog making its way down the street?

If you’ve ever seen a one-legged dog then you’ve seen me

Then you’ve seen me, I come and stand at every door

Then you’ve seen me, I always leave with less than I had before

Then you’ve seen me, bet I can make you smile when the blood, it hits the floor

Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more?

Roy Jones was a tremendous performer in the ring who’s now essentially “a one-legged dog.”

Many fans are rightfully horrified at the sight of an aged Jones still competing as a prizefighter.

Other onlookers “smile” when Jones’ “blood, it hits the floor.”