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Roy Jones Jr. looks at Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan as two of the few fighters who can trouble Floyd Mayweather

Roy Jones Jr. speaking in Big Bear, Calif. in late December (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

While up in Big Bear, Calif. recently, I was able to have many conversations with the great Roy Jones Jr., who was in camp assisting his friend Jean Pascal ahead of his HBO showdown with Lucian Bute two weekends from now.

When the topic of Floyd Mayweather came up, Jones instantly paid his respect to the Grand Rapids native as the best in the game today.

“In boxing today he’s the best,” Jones said without hesitation. “He’s the best marketing-wise. The best skill-wise right now. He’s just the best out there right now. And none of these guys are really equipped with enough tools to really give him problems.”

Jones did mention Mayweather’s rival Manny Pacquiao as perhaps one man who could possibly test him but is keen enough to sense that such a match likely won’t occur anytime soon.

“Expect maybe Pacquiao and that fight aint really happening,” Jones stated. “One or two other guys who could make it interesting.”

If Mayweather does end up facing off with British star Amir Khan this coming May as has been suspected, Jones doesn’t see it being as easy of a fight as many as expecting.

“It’s a good match for him,” Jones explained. “People don’t think so, but people don’t know that Amir Khan, when he’s a boxer, he’s a very good fighter. Amir Khan the slugger is no good, because his chin is a little bit suspect. But as a boxer, Amir Khan can give anybody problems.”

“And if he gets his old self back together and boxes, it will be an interesting fight because he’s tall enough, rangy enough to make it hard for Floyd to get to him,” Jones added. “Floyd is a better boxer of course, and probably a better puncher, but this kid has a big heart and this kid will make it interesting if he comes in with the right training method and comes in and tries to win.”

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Roy Jones Jr. reflects on the good times and announcing battles with Lampley, Merchant, Kellerman

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Chris Robinson catches up with longtime HBO analyst and former four-division world champion  Roy Jones Jr. in Big Bear, Calif. as he reflects back on his best announcing times with Jim Lamply,  Larry Merchant, and Max Kellerman.

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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down key aspects of Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto

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Chris Robinson speaks with boxing great Roy Jones Jr. during Jean Pascal’s training camp in Big  Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO date vs. Lucian Bute.

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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down key aspects of Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto

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Chris Robinson speaks with boxing great Roy Jones Jr. during Jean Pascal’s training camp in Big Bear, Calif. ahead of his HBO date vs. Lucian Bute.

In this clip, Jones breaks down several key aspects of the recently-discussed Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto clash.
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Roy Jones Jr. opens up on Anderson Silva’s loss, a fight w/ Tyson Fury, and what motivates him

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Chris Robinson catches up with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. (57-8, 40 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif. as he opens up on Anderson Silva’s upset loss to Chris Weidman, a possible fight with heavyweight contender Tyson Fury, his desire to keep fighting, and more.

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Roy Jones Jr. on camp life with Jean Pascal and how they plan to beat Lucian Bute

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Chris Robinson catches up with the great Roy Jones Jr. in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on joining  Jean Pascal’s camp ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO bout vs. Lucian Bute.

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Roy Jones Jr. on camp life with Jean Pascal and how they plan to beat Lucian Bute

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Chris Robinson catches up with the great Roy Jones Jr. in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on joining Jean Pascal’s camp ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO bout vs. Lucian Bute.

Check out the clip for Jones’ thoughts on his bond with Pascal, what he’s trying to teach him, and how they can defeat Bute.
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Roy Jones Jr. leans towards Mayweather as 2013’s FOTY; gives respect to Kovalev and Danny Garcia

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Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Las Vegas, as he speaks on the big 2013 years from the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, Danny Garcia, and Mikey Garcia. Check out the video for Roy’s thoughts
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Roy Jones Jr. leans towards Mayweather as 2013’s FOTY; gives respect to Kovalev and Danny Garcia

Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Las Vegas, as he speaks on the big 2013 years from the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, Danny Garcia, and Mikey Garcia. Check out the video for Roy’s thoughts
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Roy Jones Jr. on Kirkland’s war with Tapia, Magomed Abdusalamov, Paulie Malignaggi, and more

Chris Robinson catches up with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. (56-8, 40 KO’s) in Las Vegas, as he shares his thoughts on James Kirland vs. Glen Tapia slugfest, the hardships of heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov, the network and promotional war that is affecting the sport, Paulie Malignaggi’s victory over Zab Judah, and more
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Roy Jones Jr. on Kirkland’s war with Tapia, Magomed Abdusalamov, Paulie Maligniaggi, and more

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Chris Robinson catches up with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. (56-8, 40 KO’s) in Las Vegas, as he shares his thoughts on James Kirland vs. Glen Tapia slugfest, the hardships of heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov, the network and promotional war that is affecting the sport, Paulie Malignaggi’s victory over Zab Judah, and more
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

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Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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Roy Jones Jr. admits that Andre Ward would have been a threat to him if he was in his prime

Chris Robinson shares a few words with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Ontario, Calif. prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. Hear what Roy had to say about the fight as well as how much of a threat Ward would have been to him during his peak years
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Roy Jones Jr. admits that Andre Ward would have been a threat to him if he was in his prime

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Chris Robinson shares a few words with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Ontario, Calif. prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. Hear what Roy had to say about the fight as well as how much of a threat Ward would have been to him during his peak years
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