Roy Jones Jr. is adamant that Turki Alalshikh would’ve made a fight between him and a heavy hitter.
In his career, ‘Captain Hook’ proved himself to be a truly remarkable talent, mesmerizing fans with his lightning speed.
Jones Jr. defeated the great James Toney, knocked out Glen Kelly with an iconic punch, and won world titles in four weight classes.
However, the superstar still finished his career wishing he’d have had the opportunity to share the ring with a fellow champion.
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Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty ImagesRoy Jones Jr. says he would’ve fought Dariusz Michalczewski in the modern era
Roy Jones Jr. is adamant that Turki Alalshikh would’ve gone above and beyond to ensure he had the opportunity to face Dariusz Michalczewski.
When Jones Jr. was light heavyweight world champion, his rival held the WBO title, with many wanting to see the pair trade leather.
While the American possessed impeccable skills, the German carried dynamite in his fists, making a clash between the pair very intriguing.
Ultimately, they never fought, but Jones Jr. believes that would be different if they were competing today.
He told Boxing Scene: “I would have [fought him]. Because he [Alashikh] would have paid for it, so, of course, it would have happened right there in Saudi Arabia.”
Roy Jones Jr. got knocked out cold by former world champion
While many would’ve expected Jones Jr. to outbox Michalczewski, the European’s punching power would’ve given him a chance of upsetting the apple cart.
After all, it wasn’t impossible to hurt the all-time great.
During one fight, the icon went to war with another knockout artist.
In a shocking turn of events, Jones Jr. was rendered brutally unconscious.