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Quiz about Roy Jones Jr Master of Disaster

Roy Jones Jr: Master of Disaster Quiz

Roy Jones Jr. is a force. How much do you know about RJ?

A multiple-choice quiz by Max38. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Max38

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,093

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

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989

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Question 1 of 5

1. Who did Roy beat first for a portion of the Heavyweight title? Hint

Montell Griffin

Wladimir Klitschko

Dariusz Michalczewski

John Ruiz

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Question 2 of 5

2. How many pounds did Roy give away when he challenged his first heavyweight title? Hint

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Question 3 of 5

3. Where was Roy Jones Jr. born? Hint

Pensacola, Florida

Dallas, Texas

New York, New York

Portland, Oregon

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Question 4 of 5

4. Did Roy Jones Jr. ever fight Antonio Tarver?

Yes

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who was the first pro to beat Roy Jones Jr.? Hint

Montell Griffin

Julio Gonzalez

Dariusz Michalczewski

Glencoffe Johnson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Roy beat first for a portion of the Heavyweight title?

Answer: John Ruiz

In 2003, Jones shattered Ruiz's nose with a right in the 4th and outclassed Ruiz to win the WBA (World Boxing Association) title.

2. How many pounds did Roy give away when he challenged his first heavyweight title?

Answer: 33

In 2002, Jones was the Light Heavyweight champion, but moved up to Heavyweight in 2003 to try to get a portion of the title. He defeated Ruiz in a major upset by unanimous decision.

3. Where was Roy Jones Jr. born?

Answer: Pensacola, Florida

Born in January 1969, Jones was later called the "Pride of Pensacola."

4. Did Roy Jones Jr. ever fight Antonio Tarver?

Answer: yes

In 2003, Jones fought Tarver to defend his light heavyweight title. Jones won a controversial decision over Tarver, who had swelled Jones' eyes in the fight.

5. Who was the first pro to beat Roy Jones Jr.?

Answer: Montell Griffin

In 2003, fighting as a light heavyweight, Jones was disqualified after hitting Griffin twice in the head when Griffin was down.

Source: Author Max38

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