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Roy Jones Jr. is returning to the ring … the boxing legend has inked a deal with Celebrity Boxing, and now the promotion is seeking a big-name social media star or celebrity for the Hall of Fame pugilist to fight!
We’re told 53-year-old Jones Jr. recently signed a contract with CB founder Damon Feldman, who’s pumped over the signing.
“We are so excited. It’s our biggest event ever, and we’re looking for a big opponent for Roy,” Feldman told TMZ Sports.
Roy last fought in November 2020 against Mike Tyson … an 8-round exhibition match that was declared a draw. Most fans agreed it was a fun fight … and a good event.
Prior to the fight with Iron Mike, Roy was last in a ring professionally in February 2018 … when he defeated Scott Sigmon by unanimous decision.
Now, RJJ will again return to the squared circle.
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Lamar Odom Knocks Out Aaron Carter In Celebrity Boxing Match
Celeb Boxing has put on fights with famous people in the past … for example, Lamar Odom vs. Aaron Carter fought last year.
But, this is next level for CB … Roy Jones Jr. is one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot in a ring. He held multiple world titles in four different weight classes.
Lamar Odom with the first round knockdown of Aaron Carter pic.twitter.com/Ulh6A1ShW2
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Roy beat the best fighters up and down numerous weight classes in incredible fashion … including wins over Felix Trinidad (2008), Antonio Tarver (2003), John Ruiz (2003), James Toney (1994) and Bernard Hopkins (1993), just to name a few.
Y’all must’ve forgot!!