“He got the devil in his eyes!” Roy Jones Jr ALMOST knocked out Fat Joe in New York over rap lyrics
Popular American rapper Fat Joe reminisces about the intriguing encounter when he was approached by the boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.
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Fat Joe recalls his confrontation story with Roy Jones Jr. (Image via Sky Sports/Deadline)
Over the years, several individuals from the entertainment and combat sports industries have collaborated with each other. However, they have also had confrontations. Infamously, Mike Tyson once wanted to fight Brad Pitt. One such bitter story was between boxing legend Roy Jones Jr and popular American rapper Fat Joe.
The American rapper recently appeared on the well-known Club Shay Shay podcast, which features interviews with prominent personalities discussing fascinating subjects. During his appearance, Fat Joe shared a captivating anecdote about a close encounter with a boxing legend that had the potential to escalate into a confrontation.
I put him on a song where I say even Roy Jones was forced to lean back. That was right after he got knocked out…And he’s like yo what’s up with that song, this and that, and he got the devil in his eyes…
Fat Joe via Club Shay Shay
Roy Jones Jr was unhappy with the lyrics of Ja Rule’s New York rap song, which led to the boxing legend confronting Fat Joe at a party in 2000. Jones was shocked when he heard that his friend Joe was the one who sang it. However, as of now, the two have reconciled and hold no animosity against each other. Interestingly, Jones isn’t the only one with whom Joe shares an interesting story. Joe also shares some interesting stories with Jones’ rival, Mike Tyson.
. @fatjoe: “Roy Jones Jr. Got The Devil In His Eyes,”
— Club Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay) October 19, 2024
“ I put him on a song where I say even Roy Jones was forced to lean back. That was right after he got knocked out…And he’s like yo what’s up with that song, this and that, and he got the devil in his eyes.” pic.twitter.com/VnbTbCAQ0E
Throughout his illustrious career, the boxing legend Jones was an active professional boxer for over twenty years. He achieved an impressive professional record of 66 wins and ten losses. Following his retirement, Jones transitioned into a role as an active commentator. Moreover, the former boxing champion now provides insightful previews for compelling matchups.
Roy Jones Jr previews the potential matchup between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn
Roy Jones Jr., a veteran in the sport, is well acquainted with the dynamics of boxing due to his extensive career as a boxer and coach. In fact, Jones once trained the IBO middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr and is familiar with his skill set. Recently, Jones even provided a preview of his former student’s potential fight against Conor Benn.
However, this was for the scheduled fight back in 2022 between Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. Interestingly, that fight didn’t happen because Benn tested positive for drugs and was subsequently suspended. However, if the fight had taken place, Eubank Jr appeared confident, as Jones provided a detailed analysis of the potential match.
It’s going to be hard for Benn to beat Chris Eubank because Chris Eubank is bigger, he’s faster, he hits harder, he’s had more experiences in really big fights. I don’t see how you’re going to beat him
Roy Jones Jr via The Podghost Podcast
Interestingly, Conor Benn’s suspension might end this month. Due to this, the anticipation for the rescheduled bout between Eubank Jr and Benn is rising. However, the bout hasn’t been announced officially yet. Given that it gets materialized, it will be interesting to see how Jones’ prediction would pan out.
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