The boxing world rumour mill is spinning at full speed with whispers of a possible bout between Tommy Fury, our very own crossover boxing sensation, and none other than the legendary Roy Jones Jr. That’s right people – we’re talking about a potential ring showdown that’s got the boxing world buzzing with excitement.
Tommy Fury, fresh off his nail-biting victory over KSI and that epic tussle with Jake Paul, is eyeing an even bigger fish – Roy Jones Jr..Oh yes, the man who’s danced across four weight classes like a boss, is in the mix for an exhibition bout with our Tommy.
The news first dropped when John Fury, Tommy’s dad and hype-man extraordinaire, let slip that he’d been talking with Jones Jr. And guess what? Roy Jones Jr. himself has confirmed that they’ve been chatting, revealing ‘”There is truth to that, we spoke in Saudi Arabia because of the fact that John Fury was with Tyson ahead of his fight’.
Now, let’s not forget, Jones Jr. is no spring chicken – the guy’s set to turn 55 soon. But don’t let those numbers fool you. His battle with Mike Tyson in 2020 showed he’s still got the moves. And now, he’s eyeing a dance with Tommy Fury, a clash that promises to be a blend of old-school finesse and new-age swagger.
Talking about the potential bout he said, “To be in the ring with somebody from the social media era and have a big fight with Tommy Fury, I may not be who I was but to be in with against someone from the YouTube era, it’s a different type of thing and can captivate the audience. I think it’s a good thing.”
So stay tuned, if this fight does go ahead it’ll be one you won’t want to miss!
