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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 struggle Jake and Mike struggle for Netflix — watched by over 100 million folks.
“I do not assume Mike checked his chin in any respect,” RJJ stated. “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 struggle with us, explaining Mike’s legs simply weren’t there the night time of the fifteenth.
Backside line, Roy says he is pleased Iron Mike received the bag.
As for El Gallo’s potential within the ring, Jones Jr. praised the 27-year-old fighter.
“Jake’s not a nasty puncher,” Roy stated. “I do not assume Mike was actually making an attempt to take plenty 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, shedding a choice to former UFC star Anthony Pettis. Since then, he is been protecting busy, coaching a number of younger fighters.
Actually, 5 of these boxers will make their method to the ring on December 12 at Yakama Legends On line casino Occasion Heart in Washington (the occasion will stream on BLK Prime if you cannot make it in particular person) … and Roy can be of their nook, actually.
RJJ may even be serving as a commentator for the occasion … pulling main double responsibility.
Jones Jr. introduces his fighters, and gives somewhat scouting report … and it’s extremely clear he is getting extra satisfaction from his fighters succeeding than he did for himself!
