Archived Q&A with Roy Jones, Jr.

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  hboboxing

  Thanks for joining us Roy! You offered a lot of praise to Guillermo Rigondeaux on Saturday. What do you think is most impressive about Rigo?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  His ability to stay disciplined. Not many guys can win a gold medal let alone two medals. People underestimate the true meaning of their accomplishments.

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  Michael Readman

  Hey Roy. What is the best single shot you ever threw? Or your personal favourite shot thrown? See you in Leeds May 10th :) Thanks champ.http://connect.hbo.com/events/hbo-boxing/live-q-roy-jones-jr/?_cb=6766fb799?_cb=6dd25a5d1#

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  The best fight I threw was an overhand right against Art Serwano.

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  Allen Adams

  What advice would you give me about starting my boxing career at the age of 33?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Find an experienced coach and have a true novice fight to see how you do.

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  AdhamRayes

  Hey Roy, I am a boxer and I was wondering, what is the best way to fight freestyle boxers and unpredictable boxers?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Pressure. If you put pressure on them they become predictable.

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  Thanseer Abbas

  Who's the most funny/interesting fighter you've met in the HBO pre-fighter meetings?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Rios

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  Randy Irving

  What can help the average boxing fan understand the sacrifice and commitment it takes for any fighter to step into the ring professionally?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Just try it out for a week on an amateur level.

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  Santos Torres

  Rigondauex obviuosly beat Donaire, but what are your thoughts on the "boos" during the fight and the lack of excitment?Harder to watch those

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Well here's the point. I'm glad you brought that question up. The true art of boxing is to hut and not be hit. The American movies part of boxing is hit and get hit and who can last the longest. Then movie theater boxing. The art of boxing is what you saw saturday night. THere were boos because we're so accustomed to these movie type fights and brawls but that's not what you're going to get everytime because that's not the true art of boxing, it's art of fighting. Bradley vs Provodnikov...great fighters. Rios...great fighter. Rigondeaux and Donaire...great boxers. There's a difference. Not that some of those fighters can't box because bradley can box and alvarado can box but they both give better TV performances when they fight. Rigo was groomed to always be a boxer. In their tradition you do not ever indulge in fighting. You always box or else you won't make their team. We have yet to see a Cuban in a slugfest. You will very rarely see a cuban involved in a slugfest. That's why they do so good on the Olympic level. Their goal is the true art of boxing. Hit and not be hit. The pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather is the best example of that right now.

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  RobertJLiguori

  What boxing venue (i.e., stadium) did you enjoy fighting in the best, where you felt most comfortable, or felt an edge, or didn't it matter?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  It really didn't matter.

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  RobertJLiguori

  Many non-elite prize fighters lose more than they gain with each fight. What words of advice to you have for someone reaching for the stars?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Stay smart. Be careful what you say. People take things different ways. Win proudly and smartly. If you lose win proudly and smartly and keep it moving.

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  PhillyPugilist

  What was your training routine/regimen like under your Father coming up as an amateur?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  I had a very tough routine more like a military based routine.

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  josephhpaul

  Do you think you'll step in the ring again? Against whom?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Yeah I'll probably fight a cruiserweight champ or possibly Steve Collins.

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  metalric1

  Roy I'm a huge fan, and wanted to ask if you will be passing on some of your skills onto any young fighters by becoming a trainer?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Yes I will. I'm here in Vegas working with Jean Pascal as we speak.

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  Machete775

  Roy how do you deal with fear before going in to the ring?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Fear is something that you must learn to control early. If you can't overcome fear, you can't handle what God has for you. Fear is merely an obstacle that doesn't want you to accomplish God's goals for you.

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  Zach Henry

  Who was the smartest fighter you faced in your career?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Robin Williams...he was the smartest.

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  shawn_w_smith

  What's next for Rigondeaux?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Mares or a rematch with Donaire.

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  PennyWise1983

  I am really enjoying your fight commentary on HBO, its great to hear things from a fighters point of view. How are you finding it? Thanks

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  I'm enjoying it and for the people that don't like it I'm sorry they are offended by it. Donaire is one of my favorites of all but truthfully he didn't win the other night and I wouldn't have said the opposite. I was nervous because I realized he had a lot going on and was going to fight the toughest fight of his career. I do my best to stay neutral and do my best to explain to you what's actually happening in a boxing match.

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  Thanseer Abbas

  What life lessons have you learnt from boxing?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  A lot. Just because you get knocked down, it's not over. Get back up. That's the biggest lesson. You can even get knocked out but you have to get back up and come back even stronger and harder.

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  Mark Dienger

  Can you describe what the day after fight pain feels like?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Oh my gosh. You're sore in spots you didn't even know get hit. You learn a lot about boxing a day after a pro prize fight. You didn't realize places of your body that came in contact with your opponent. Two days after it's even worse!

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  BigMannyP

  Hey Roy! Thank you for being my favorite & always entertaining boxer that I've watched. What was your favorite memory of the Vinny Paz fight

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  It was probably the end because I hit him from so many different angles with so many power shots.

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  brian070710

  Which fight do you think made your career to where it is now?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  James Toney fight.

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  RobertJLiguori

  You beat James Toney in the ring in 1994. What would happen if the two of you met in the octagon, either back then or now?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  I still would have won.

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  Christian Ramirez

  Hey Roy! If you got into a steel cage match with The Rock, who would win?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  It would be a tough batt;e. If he could put his hands on me before I put my hands on him he could have a chance.

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  Lee Thornton

  Who are some young fighters you see as the next future stars of boxing thanks Roy.

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  There are a few guys like Gary Russell Jr....some I can't remember their name. Some kid named Dante Moore from the East Coast. They're a lot of young guys coming up that I am expecting to see make some noise soon. Most of these young guys show you great boxing skills along with the power and explosiveness. That's what I want to see from a fighter. Someone with sttyle but who is also explosive with both hands.

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  Thanseer Abbas

  Do you keep in contact with Mac? Your former conditioner?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  No

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  PennyWise1983

  Who was your Boxing idol while you was growing up? Thanks.

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard and Salvador Sanchez

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  Randy Irving

  What can be done to incent the top fighters to fight each other in their primes ie Mayweather vs. Manny.

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Nothing can be done about it. Both fighters are going to want to fight each other or else it won't happen. Everyone has different mindsets and different motives. Mayweather didn't want to fight Manny because It wasn't a move he wanted to make.

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  hboboxing

  Thanks again for joining us. Do you have any message you want to deliver to your fans?

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  Roy Jones, Jr. says:

  Thank you all again for following me and being there. Sorry if I offend with my commentary but I do the best I can do. You can also follow me on Twitter @RealRoyJonesJR. Peace