Roy Jones Jr. is an actor, rapper, former professional boxer, boxing trainer and mentor, and a boxing commentator who has a net worth that is estimated at $7 million. At his current age of 56, the silver Olympic medalist is the only boxer who has made the history of starting his career as a junior middleweight that would move to win a heavyweight title. He is also popular with different aliases, such as “Superman”, “Captain Hook”, “Junior”, or simply as “RJ”.
Roy Jones Jr. Early Life
Roy Levesta Jones Jr was born on January 16, 1969, in Pensacola, Florida in the United States of America. He is currently 56 years old and holds dual citizenship of America and Russia.
He grew up on a farm, as his father turned to hog farming when he retired. Growing up, Jones Jr. had a tough time being the son of a war veteran who would push him, to learn boxing the hard way in order to mould him to become one of the best in the sports.
Facts About His Parents
His Father Taught Him About THe Antics of Boxing
His father, Roy Jones Sr. is an ex-club fighter, retired aircraft engineer, and decorated Vietnam war veteran who “Sparred” with Jones Jr. and encouraged him to be a professional boxer, but he never made it easy for Roy while growing up.
Roy’s father had his own boxing gymnasium, upon which he devoted his financial resources and every available time he could spare. He mentored several youths at his gym, using the opportunity of his training to steer them away from getting into trouble. Roy Sr, was especially hard on his son, never giving him the “comforting arms” fathers are meant to put around their sons.
He taunted him, yelled extensively at him, and sometimes assaulted him, all in the bid to “toughen” him up. Many who witnessed Roy Sr’s physical and verbal abuse of his son, termed it an “out-and-out abuse”, but he had a good reason for being very hard on his son; Roy Sr believed it was the best way to toughen up his son and make him a world champion.
Roy Jr has in several interviews referred to his father’s treatment meted out to him, and in one of such he said “… but because of him (Roy Sr.), nothing bothers me. I’ll never face anything harder and stronger than what I already have”. Roy Sr’s assault on Roy Jr really paid off, as he has achieved fame and fortune through professional boxing.
However, along the line, their relationship went sour when Jones Jr. bought a dog that later bit his sister. His father retaliated by going to his house and killing the dog. Since then, the two men drifted apart since 1992.
His Mother Was His Comfort Even When He Thought of Suicide
His mother, Carol Jones was easygoing and had a warm personality. When he received heavy punishments and became scared of the older Jones, he would run to his mother for comfort. His father would complain that Jones Jr. was just like his mother.
Along the line when he got tired of the ill-treatment he got from his father, he thought to commit suicide, he decided to harden up but still ran to his mother.
Career Stats
Roy Jr. Started his professional boxing career on May 6, 1989, knocking out his opponent, Ricky Randal in Round 2, at the Bayfront Auditorium in Pensacola; he has never looked back and has gone on to rack up more victories in the boxing ring.
The summary of his total 75 professional bouts includes an impressive 66 wins – 47 of them by knockouts, and 9 losses.
Roy Jr has starred in several high-profile Hollywood movies such as “The Matrix Reloaded”, “Creed”, “The Devil’s Advocate”, and “Southpaw”, amongst others.
In addition to the accolades he has received, he won the 1984 United States National Junior Olympics, the United States National Golden Gloves, and the 1987 United States National Gloves and ended his amateur career with a 121-13 record.
Wife and Kids
Roy Jr has kept his personal life very private, and he has never dragged his family into the limelight with him. His wife is named Natlyn Jones. She was born on June 3, 1975, in Pensacola, Florida, and attended Florida State University.
The couple has 3 children; Roy Jones III, DeShaun Jones, and DeAndre Jones. Roy Jones III is an athlete and a college basketball player. Deshaun and DeAndre and twin boys who have followed the path of music and have a group, 3D with another male, Dyllon.
Body Measurements
Roy was (and still is) an athlete, hence he possesses an athletic build. He is 5 feet and 11 inches tall ((180 cm), and he weighs in at 79 kilograms (174 lbs).
When asked about how he got his body in shape, he answered by stating that he jogs 5 to 7 miles daily, plays basketball regularly, goes cycling, does push-ups, dips, and pull-ups.
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Roy Jones Jr. Net Worth
Roy apart from his earnings from Boxing has diversified his brand and income over the last few years including acting, music, and a boxing school. His net worth has been estimated at $7 million.
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Other Facts
Extramarital affairs
In 2014, a fellow boxer, Stacey Louise Reile (also known as StayLo) claimed that she was the mistress of Roy Jones Jr. She alleged that the boxer promised to leave his wife and marry her; but having reneged on his promise, she posted pictures of herself in bed with Roy on her Instagram handle, and she also posted nude photos and text messages sent to her by Roy.
Dual Citizenship
He holds dual citizenship, Russian – American; he met the Russian President, Vladimir Putin on August 19, 2015, and asked him to be granted a Russian citizen status, to enable him to travel easily between the United States and Russia, where he has substantial business investments. Putin granted his request, and by September 12, 2015, he became a Russian citizen.
He has a Career in Music
In 2001, he released Rond One: The Album, a rap CO which was followed by other musical works.
Singles of Roy Jones Jr.
- Y’all Must’ve Forgot (2001)
- And Still (2001)
- Battle of the Super Powers (2009)
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