The influencer boxing world is getting more bizarre by the week and former four-weight world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr has an idea that would make it even crazier.
On November 15, Mike Tyson took on Jake Paul in a highly controversial return to professional boxing, losing a unanimous decision.
Despite the event being controversial, Netflix announced shortly afterwards that it had broken all modern viewership records, leaving former champions thinking they might miss the bag.
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Roy Jones Jr calls out Jake Paul and Logan Paul for a bizarre tag team battle
Four years ago, 'Iron Mike' took part in an exhibition fight against former four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr.
Although that fight was criticized by the boxing fanbase, it was more accepted than Tyson's recent fight as he and Jones Jr. are only three years old.
Following Tyson's recent fight against 'The Problem Child', the 55-year-old has admitted he would come out of retirement to fight the 27-year-old in the boxing ring.
“Since we are in this age of social media, the age of influencer boxing, big names are organizing big events. What bigger names are there than Roy Jones and Jake Paul?” Jones Jr. said in an interview with Covers.
However, the former four-weight world champion has a better idea: That would certainly break the internet if it became a reality.
“I would definitely do that (do a tag team match against Jake Paul and Logan Paul). That idea seems great to me. I would probably choose Lennox Lewis as my partner. Lennox is a big heavyweight and both brothers are big heavyweights.
“Lennox was a heavyweight champion, and I was a heavyweight champion. But I've never been a real heavyweight. So if I'm going to fight two heavyweights, why not give me a heavyweight too?” Jones Jr offered.
Apparently the only promotion that has organized tag team boxing matches is the influencer boxing promotion Misfits, co-owned by Mams Taylor, with whom Jones Jr. has a good relationship.
Roy Jones Jr offers advice to Jon Jones ahead of a possible fight against Tom Aspinall
Jones Jr fought former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis last April, and he has kept a close eye on the UFC since retiring from fighting.
One of the biggest fights the promotion is currently talking about is a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.
Following his successful title defense against Stipe Miocic last November, Jones claimed he wants 'F*ck you money' to fight the British champion.
The former four-weight boxing champion has given 'Bones' some advice regarding his potential negotiations for that fight.
“Aspinall may have the advantage coming in, but he better hurt Jon or throw Jon out of his rhythm early because if you don't do that and let Jon figure you out, Jon will win, that's IQ.
“But I would ask for $20 to $30 million or I wouldn't be wasting my time,” Jones Jr. said.
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