DreamFighters Exclusive with Roy Jones Jr.
March 10, 2009 by admin
DreamFighters.com is happy to report we were able to catch up with Roy Jones Jr. to chat about his upcomming fight infron of his home town, and what he thinks about MMA.
We want to take this time to personally thank Roy Jones Jr. for taking time out of his day to answer a few questions of ours!
DreamFighters.com: Roy Jones Jr., thank you for taking the time to speak to me (Adam) at Dreamfighters.com - We are big fans of yours!
Roy Jones Jr: Thank you I apprciate that.
DreamFighters.com: How is training going right now? Doing anything different/special?
Roy Jones Jr: Training is going wonderful nothing new other than i have my dad working with me again
DreamFighters.com: How does it feel fighting in front of your home town again?
Roy Jones Jr: Love it couldnt ask to fight in front of a better crowd.
DreamFighters.com: We have to ask - Will we ever see you in a (MMA) cage or ring?
Roy Jones Jr: No, I dont think so, I will leave it to the mma guys i’ll stick to boxing, but I love it and respect those guys.
DreamFighters.com: What got you interested in MMA? Was there a specific fight or fighter that sparked your interest to follow MMA?
Roy Jones Jr: I just love and respect hand to hand combat. two people, one on one, mono-E-mono. you have to have guts to fight boxing or mma. I Love It!!!!
DreamFighters.com: What are your thoughts on the Stand Up/Boxing skills of today’s MMA fighters like Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, GSP, Mirko CroCop and so on?
Roy Jones Jr: I really think some of these guys can compete in boxing at a high level.
DreamFighters.com: You fight card is truly innovative to combine both MMA and boxing. What got you interested in a hybrid show?
Roy Jones Jr: I am just tired of people trying to compare and say one is better than the other. we should join together it is the best of both worlds.
DreamFighters.com: What are your thoughts on the WAMMA belt and WAMMA’s goal of crowing 1 undisputed champion in each weight class across promotional lines for MMA?
Roy Jones Jr: I think the WAMMA concept in MMA is great and much needed. I have held many titles throughout my career. I wish there was one belt in boxing that signified the very best fighter. In MMA, the WAMMA belt holds that distinction.
DreamFighters.com: Who is your favorite MMA fighter to watch?
Roy Jones Jr: Rampage Jackson, Anderson Silva, Fedor
DreamFighters.com: If there is one fighter in the world you wish you could fight, who would that be?
Roy Jones Jr: I just wanted to fight the best it doesnt matter to me. but i do want to fight Johnson, Tarver again but whoever I would love to fight Joe Calzage but he is retired now.
DreamFighters.com: Is there anyone you would like to thank, or say anything to?
Roy Jones Jr: Love all my fans and supporters. you wont wanna miss this one of a kind event.Thank you
DreamFighters.com: Roy, we look forward to “March BadAss” on March 21 on PPV. It has been an honor speaking with you. We wish you the best of luck in your fight and hope
Roy Jones Jr: Thank you!!














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