Ring of Fire: Roy Jones Jr. Hit by the IRS, Litzau-Broner in June, Ray Austin Rides Again
by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2011 1:20 AM EDT
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Roy Jones Jr. versus the IRS
Let's get the obvious out of the way: Y'all musta forgot to pay your taxes.
Jones (54-7, 40 KO) reportedly owes the IRS $3.5 million, which might help to explain why he recently and somewhat suddenly signed up for a very risky fight in Russia against Denis Lebedev in May. Jones had a rough 2010 in the ring from a financial standpoint, as he made almost no money whatsoever from his April fight with Bernard Hopkins, and a later date with Danny Santiago, which he admitted wasn't going to make much, was called off.
At 42, Jones has limited in-ring earning power left, but he also returned full-time to the HBO boxing team this year, which should help soften the blows over time. The fight with Lebedev should get him a decent chunk of change, too, a nice cash injection.
Litzau-Broner in June
Two fighters coming off of their most notable career wins are going to meet in June, according to Richard Schaefer. BoxingScene.com's Lem Satterfield reports that Schaefer says a deal is all but done to match Jason Litzau and Adrien Broner.
Broner (20-0, 16 KO) moved down to super featherweight in March to defeat Daniel Ponce de Leon via disputed decision in his HBO debut. On HBO in December, Litzau (28-2, 21 KO) upset Celestino Caballero. Both Broner and Litzau scored those wins over guys who had been campaigning at featherweight, but both are quality Ws, and the fight has some appeal. It's tough to figure it as a main event on HBO, but Golden Boy is promoting Lucas Matthysse against Devon Alexander on June 25.
Ray Austin Lives!
Despite the fact that Ray Austin (28-5-4, 14 KO) is 40 years old and was knocked out in two rounds by Wladimir Klitschko in his one alphabet title shot back in 2007, the Cleveland native just keeps getting in line for title shots. BoxingScene.com/Netboxe reports that Austin could face Bermane Stiverne (20-1-1, 19 KO) in a WBC eliminator. Stiverne is a largely-unknown 32-year old based in Canada, originally from Haiti. If it does go down, it would be the third straight fight for Austin serving as a WBC eliminator.
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Really sorry to hear about IRS problems for Roy. damn shame – looks like that dicey chin, spent legs and slowed hands will continue to fight for a while.
And seriously, what the hell was he spending money on? – I thought he’s basically a redneck (an African American one albeit). Fighting roosters can’t be that expensive and I’ve never seen him rocking a lot of bling. wtf Roy?
"You can't search me without probable cause Or that proper ammunition they call reasonable suspicion Listen while I bring friction to your whole jurisdiction" - Fugees
And 3.5 after taxes is a lot of money for a spent fighter. Even Roy
This is not good for anyone that cares about his health.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Somewhat reminds me of Joe Louis--except Joe served his counrty and still got hounded.
Nick Charles is an inspiration.
Unlike with Floyd’s money problems I actually hear a sad little violin in my head when I hear about Roy Jones owing money to the man. Roy Jones is taking on a powerful, legitimate top 5 opponent in Lebedev in his hometown for maybe 500 grand like a real fighter; while Floyd sits on his ass squandering every positive feeling garnered towards him over the years and soiling his pull ups in the “Big Boy” mansion.
by dervish686 on Apr 8, 2011 3:20 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Correction
Roy Jones is taking on a powerful, legitimate top 5 opponent
He is taking on the toughest most relentless pressure fighter bar none.
The IRS.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
The key to winning against the IRS
Accurate counterpunches when you catch them leining.
by Verklemptomaniac on Apr 8, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
Don King must really have them in his back pocket to get Austin-Stiverne as an eliminator. Neither man is even remotely deserving, and frankly I think Austin would beat Stiverne.
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Then again
I haven’t seen Stiverne fight in years. Maybe he’s improved.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
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