In Krasnodar, Russia, five division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (59-8, 42 KO's) made quick work of Hany Atiyo (14-3, 10 KO's), scoring a first round knockout. A shot to the solar plexus did the damage, putting the Egyptian challenger down for the count, ending the contest at the 1:16 mark. The win gives Jones his second successful defense of the World Boxing Union (German … [Read more...]
Roy Jones Jr. Returns Friday in Russia
Friday night at Basket Hall in Krasnodar, Russia, Roy Jones Jr. (58-8, 41 KO’s) defends the World Boxing Union cruiserweight title in a scheduled 12 round contest against Hany Atiyo (14-2, 10 KO’s). It will be Jones second defense since winning the vacant belt with a 12 round decision over Zine Eddine last December. The former pound for pound king of the 90’s is well beyond … [Read more...]
Roy Jones Returns Sept. 26, Faces “Egyptian Hurricane”
Roy Jones will be getting back into the ring September 26, exactly two months after stopping an overmatched Courtney Fry via RTD 5 in Riga, Latvia. According to reports, the 45-year-old Jones (58-8, 41 KOs) will be facing unknown and unheralded 30-year-old Hany "The Egyptian Hurricane " Atiyo (14-2, 10 KOs) in Krasnodar, Russia. Atiyo, who has only fought twice outside of … [Read more...]