RJJ v Maccarinelli

I hadn't heard anything about this, I don't know if you guys have. It's quite sad and bad for the sport, how this can even be touted as a possible fight is beyond me. As we all know both men should have retired years ago.

http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/jones-jr-vs-maccarinelli-set-for-novemebr-28-in-russia

Jones Jr Vs Maccarinelli Set For Novemebr 28 In Russia

Looks like that goodwill meeting with Vladimir Putin worked ... because Roy Jones Jr. has informed TMZ Sports that he just booked his first fight in his adopted Russia.

RJJ just reached out and told TMZ he’ll be fighting Welsh former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli on November 28th.

Maccarinelli is fighting for a title on October 10th and if he wins that belt, the Jones fight would be a title bout.

This is big news because Jones just flew out to Moscow for a face-to-face with Putin -- and asked for Russian citizenship so he could do business in Vlad’s country.

Jones has said his ultimate goal is to help repair U.S./Russia relations.

Get ready for Putin and Obama sitting around a camp fire holding hands singing Kum ba yah...

Could Enzo finish off whats left of Roy? I think he stands a chance.

Are you serious or are you a sick thug looking to get a kick...

No seriously.

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Get ready for Putin and Obama sitting around a camp fire holding hands singing Kum ba yah...

That we would be far more entertaining than this.

Putin don't need Obama. Not now Chinese and British relations are about to ignite favourly.

I'm guessing RJJ is going to improve relations between Russia and the US by fighting in Russia a couple of times. He can then have both the Americans and Russians united in agreement that he should have retired years ago.

[quote="huw"]I'm guessing RJJ is going to improve relations between Russia and the US by fighting in Russia a couple of times. He can then have both the Americans and Russians united in agreement that he should have retired years ago.


It's Rocky IV all over again and only RJJ can pull it off.

RatBoy66 wrote:

huw wrote:I'm guessing RJJ is going to improve relations between Russia and the US by fighting in Russia a couple of times. He can then have both the Americans and Russians united in agreement that he should have retired years ago.


It's Rocky IV all over again and only RJJ can pull it off.

Maybe RJJ needs to be saved from himself........

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe RJJ needs to be saved from himself........

He does indeed

This carries on and Roy will be calling himself "wheelchair" or "bedridden" on sports forums. Mind you, Enzo himself might only be one headshot away from having to wear a bib when he eats

DAVE667 wrote:This carries on and Roy will be calling himself "wheelchair" or "bedridden" on sports forums. Mind you, Enzo himself might only be one headshot away from having to wear a bib when he eats

Maybe i need to copyright the wheelchair name....

huw wrote:

RatBoy66 wrote:

huw wrote:I'm guessing RJJ is going to improve relations between Russia and the US by fighting in Russia a couple of times. He can then have both the Americans and Russians united in agreement that he should have retired years ago.


It's Rocky IV all over again and only RJJ can pull it off.

Iwan Drago?

Russia had white Tyson, now they've got Russian Roy Jones junior.

Wonder if it's pay per view....

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Wonder if it's pay per view....

Would be if Hearn had it and put Ricky Burns and John Wayne Hibbert on the undercard

Rather pay 17 to watch the Labour party conference

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Rather pay 17 to watch the Labour party conference

It would be worth every penny...

Good lord this is a hideous rumour and I hope it's no more than that. If it goes ahead I pray they're both wearing head guards.

Dipper Brown wrote:Good lord this is a hideous rumour and I hope it's no more than that. If it goes ahead I pray they're both wearing head guards.

And heavy gloves

In years to come new boxing fans are going to be saying this Roy Jones can't have been that good, look at how many times he was beat, they won't know the bigger picture.

I wish the boxing authorities would take Jones licence off him, its that embarrassing no-one is interested or bothered who he fights, the results means nothing now.

Didn't do Ray Robinson or Holy any harm...

But he is heading for a lengthy hospital stay..

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Didn't do Ray Robinson or Holy any harm...

But he is heading for a lengthy hospital stay..

He is taking it to extreems now, he says he will stop when he wins a cruiserweight world strap which will be never

Nico the gman wrote:In years to come new boxing fans are going to be saying this Roy Jones can't have been that good, look at how many times he was beat, they won't know the bigger picture.

I wish the boxing authorities would take Jones licence off him, its that embarrassing no-one is interested or bothered who he fights, the results means nothing now.

He's a grown man who is sane of mind, so if he wishes to carry on fighting, that's his choice.

People said the same thing about George Foreman, are saying the same things about Mosley, Hopkins but they have earned the right to decide how and when they leave the sport.

Personally i would watch it, doesn't strike me as being barbaric or unfathomable - no more than boxing as a whole.

That's a silly outlook...

B.A. BARACUS wrote:

Nico the gman wrote:In years to come new boxing fans are going to be saying this Roy Jones can't have been that good, look at how many times he was beat, they won't know the bigger picture.

I wish the boxing authorities would take Jones licence off him, its that embarrassing no-one is interested or bothered who he fights, the results means nothing now.

He's a grown man who is sane of mind, so if he wishes to carry on fighting, that's his choice.

People said the same thing about George Foreman, are saying the same things about Mosley, Hopkins but they have earned the right to decide how and when they leave the sport.

Personally i would watch it, doesn't strike me as being barbaric or unfathomable - no more than boxing as a whole.

Jones is finished and has been for a long time, Foreman and Hopkins are exceptions, I hope Roy Jones remains of sane mind and doesn't walk into one brutal beating too many that leaves him talking like a slurring drunk. No sentiment in this sport

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:That's a silly outlook...

Is it?

We can discuss the what if's and maybe's about the wisdom of RJJ continuing fighting all day long but at the end of the day it is his choice. If the authorities deem him physically able to fight, then why shouldn't he?

He may well be putting his health in danger but once again that is up to him. He's a trained fighter, one of the greatest.

The nature of boxing as a sport means he put his life in danger every time he stepped into the ring.

We have a choice whether he watch or not - i personally would

B.A. BARACUS wrote:

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:That's a silly outlook...

Is it?

We can discuss the what if's and maybe's about the wisdom of RJJ continuing fighting all day long but at the end of the day it is his choice. If the authorities deem him physically able to fight, then why shouldn't he?

He may well be putting his health in danger but once again that is up to him. He's a trained fighter, one of the greatest.

The nature of boxing as a sport means he put his life in danger every time he stepped into the ring.

We have a choice whether he watch or not - i personally would

Most prefer to watch great fighters in their prime, Ali fighting Berbick and Holmes didn't thrill me, everyone to their own, but watching a shadow of once great fighters not for me.

I can't wait for this fight. Because, you know, once it's over, it won't be a thing that's going to happen any more.

Qoxiivi wrote:I can't wait for this fight. Because, you know, once it's over, it won't be a thing that's going to happen any more.

Good for you enjoy yourself.

It gets worse. Jones hasn't completely ruled out a Collins clash.

EdWoodjr wrote:It gets worse. Jones hasn't completely ruled out a Collins clash.

Outside of "The Professionals" and "Who Dares Wins" I haven't heard much about him