Who won Jones vs Tarver 2?
For the second straight fight, Johnson picked up the upset win after defeating Tarver by split decision (one judge scored the fight 116–112 in favor of Tarver while the other two judges scored the fight 115–113 for Johnson).
How many times did Tarver beat Jones?
Antonio Tarver is determined not to become Roy Jones Jr. in his quest to win a heavyweight title. Antonio Tarver, right, won the final two of his three fights with Roy Jones Jr. last decade.
How did Tarver beat Roy Jones?
Tarver scored his second victory in their trilogy, pounding his way to a unanimous decision in defense of the world light heavyweight championship. While Jones, 36, bounced around the ring reluctant to engage, Tarver, 36, stalked and landed enough heavy shots to pile up points.
Was Antonio Tarver better than Roy Jones Jr?
It was Jones who landed the more power punches, landing 94 of his 252 power punches thrown (37%), while Tarver landed 73 of his 255 power punches thrown (29%). One judge had the bout even at 114–114, but the other two judges had Jones clearly ahead with scores of 117–111 and 116–112.
How much did Roy Jones Jr weigh against John Ruiz?
193 lb
John Ruiz vs. Roy Jones Jr.
| Boxer | John Ruiz | Roy Jones Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-fight record | 38–4–1 | 47–1 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Style | Orthodox | Orthodox |
What is Roy Jones fight record?
| Roy Jones Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 75 |
| Wins | 66 |
| Wins by KO | 47 |
| Losses | 9 |
Who did Tarver lose?
Roy Jones, Jr.
In only his 22nd professional fight, Tarver won a unanimous decision against Montell Griffin to capture the WBC and IBF light heavyweight titles. Tarver would controversially lose his next fight via majority decision to Roy Jones, Jr., who would prove to be Tarver’s biggest rival throughout his career.
When did Antonio last fight?
His last career fight was a draw against Cunningham in August 2015. As for Mir, the 41-year-old held a 19-13 professional record (16-11 UFC). He fought in the UFC for 16 years, winning the heavyweight title in 2004 and then again in 2008. Mir has since moved on to Bellator, where he is 1-2.
How many knocked out Roy Jones?
Roy Jones Jr: Losses Jones Jr has lost nine professional bouts, with the majority coming later in his career. His first defeat came via disqualification against Montell Griffin in 1997, but he swiftly avenged the defeat five months later with a stunning KO.
Who did Roy Jones fight as a heavy weight?
John Ruiz
Roy Jones vs. John Ruiz Jones officially weighed in at 193 lb (88 kg) and Ruiz at 226 lb (103 kg). Jones became the first former middleweight title holder to win a Heavyweight title in 106 years.