Roy Jones, Jr. Biography

Roy Jones, Jr. biography

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NAME: Roy Jones, Jr.
OCCUPATION: Boxer
BIRTH DATE: January 16, 1969 (Age: 43)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Pensacola, Florida
Nickname: RJ

Nickname: Captain Hook
Nickname: Superman
ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

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Roy Jones, Jr. is American boxer who became only the second light heavyweight champion to win a heavyweight title.

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Roy Jones, Jr. is American boxer who is only the second light heavyweight champion to win a heavyweight title. At one time he held seven light heavyweight championship titles at the same time. Before turning professional, Jones represented the U.S. at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Jones is known for having raised fighting roosters on his ranch in Pensacola, as well as playing minor league baseball.