Roy Jones Jr. on Canelo vs. Crawford, Music Influence, and Boxing's Future

Canelo vs. Crawford Fight Preview

• 🥊 Roy Jones Jr. expressed happiness that the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight is happening at the right time, with Turk bringing the necessary money to the table.
• 🎯 He praised Terence Crawford for moving up in weight to challenge Canelo but also commended Canelo Alvarez for accepting the fight without obligation.
• 🧠 Jones believes the winner will be whoever fights the right fight, controlling most scenarios, as both are capable of winning.
• 🗣️ If he were fighting Canelo, Jones would box, but noted Crawford's size disadvantage makes this difficult against Canelo's momentum.
• 💥 If he were Canelo, Jones would emphasize his physical size advantage and not take a backward step, making the smaller fighter aware of the difference.

Setting Trends in Boxing

• 📈 Jones believes this fight has set a trend for boxing, primarily driven by Turk paying the money, removing financial excuses for fighters.
• 💰 He stated that with sufficient money on the table, fighters have fewer reasons to avoid big matchups.

Dream Matchups and Fighter Decisions

• 🤩 Roy Jones Jr. would like to see Tank Davis fight Shakir Stevenson.
• 💸 Regarding Tank Davis's fight with Jake Paul, Jones supports it if Tank makes significant money and then returns to face tougher competition like Devin Haney.
• ⚠️ He stressed that if Tank takes the Jake Paul fight and doesn't return to face Haney, he would view Tank differently.
• ⚖️ Jones sees the Devin Haney vs. Pitbull Cruz fight as a must-win for Haney, as a loss could be used as an excuse by Tank Davis.
• 🤔 For Shakur Stevenson vs. Tiofmo Lopez, Jones noted that while Lopez can beat anyone, it depends on which version of him shows up, unlike Stevenson, who is more consistent.

The Reality of Fight Preparation

• 💔 Jones described fight preparation as a life-and-death situation, not just about winning or losing, emphasizing the willingness to take and give significant damage.
• 🙏 He shared a personal story about a moment where a gold medal was returned to him, highlighting his trust in God and a bigger plan.
• 🌟 This experience, he believes, pushed him to a higher level than if he had won the medal initially, showing God's perfect timing.

Influence and Legacy

• 🎤 Jones reflected on his music career, acknowledging his song "I Smoke, I Drink" as a classic.
• 🌟 He discussed his influence on his generation and how social media would have amplified his reach.
• 🐐 He compared his potential reach with social media to Muhammad Ali's global recognition without it, suggesting Ali would have been a global icon like Michael Jackson.
• 🥊 Jones's inspiration for boxing was Muhammad Ali, particularly watching Ali's mental approach against Joe Frazier, leading him to believe he could achieve similar success with proper training.