Explosion in boxing! Roy Jones Jr. responds to Floyd Mayweather for making fun of his ko against Tarver

The boxing world is on afterRoy Jones Jr., legend and multiple world champion, will release harsh words againstFloyd Mayweather, who recently made public mocked of the remembered defeat by Ko that Jones suffered in front ofAntonio TarverIn 2004.

It all started when, during a live broadcast on its social networks, Mayweather released a phrase that exploded the controversy:

“Some great boxers fell ugly, ask Roy about Tarver!”

Mayweather’s laughter and some of his relatives soon were viralized, generating thousands of comments divided between fans who defended his right to express himself and who accused him of lack of respect for another legend of the ring.

Roy did not stay silent

Roy Jones Jr., always elegant but blunt, soon responded. In an exclusive interview with a sports media, he released a direct message to Mayweather:

“Look, Floyd, we all know that you never took risks like me. Yes, Tarver caught me. But I went up and went down divisions, I faced bigger monsters and never chose easy rivals. You are big, but you’re not invincible.”

The phrase further turned on the networks, with thousands of fans applauding Roy’s courage and others reminding him of his defeats at the end of his career.

Mayweather, mental game teacher

It is not the first time that Mayweather uses controversial comments to stay in the center of attention. The undefeated former champion is famous for his ability to create narratives, divide opinions and continue to be a trend, even years after hanging the gloves.

Several analysts believe that Floyd seeks to feed rumors of possible exhibitions or special events where he can face, even in a friendly way, other legends such as Roy Jones Jr.

Divided fans

The reaction in social networks has been explosive. While some Floyd followers defend him claiming that everything is part of the “show”, others believe he crossed the line when making fun of one of the most painful defeats in Roy’s career.

“Floyd always speaks, but never fought with someone bigger than him,” wrote a user on Twitter. “Roy, on the other hand, dared everything.”

Others, on the other hand, say that Roy should leave the past behind: “Tarver knocked out brutally. It is history. If Mayweather wants to laugh, he laughs.”

Will there be more?

For now, neither Mayweather nor his team have made more comments about the controversy, although many expect Floyd to take advantage of the media wave to continue fanning the fire.

Meanwhile, Roy Jones Jr. continues with his work as a commentator and coach, making it clear that, although he is no longer active in the ring,He still has the voice and courage to defend his legacy.

One thing is safe: boxing will always have space for drama … and for these two legends!