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Roy Jones Jr. Faces Financial Setback After Disappointing Fight

4/6/2026

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Roy Jones Jr., a boxer, faced financial losses after his fight with Bernard Hopkins, a former world champion.
The pay-per-view drew about 100,000 buys, limiting hopes for profit.
Analysts say profits favored Bernard Hopkins and Golden Boy Promotions.
Jones's performance disappointed and he cannot compete effectively against younger fighters Chad Dawson and David Haye.
Overall, the fight marks a low point in Jones's career with little chance of future success.

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Story summary

Roy Jones Jr., a boxer, faced financial losses after his fight with Bernard Hopkins, a former world champion.
The pay-per-view drew about 100,000 buys, limiting hopes for profit.
Analysts say profits favored Bernard Hopkins and Golden Boy Promotions.
Jones's performance disappointed and he cannot compete effectively against younger fighters Chad Dawson and David Haye.
Overall, the fight marks a low point in Jones's career with little chance of future success.