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Big boxing event on Saturday. Some big names in that headline bout, that& #39;s for sure.
Let& #39;s take a closer look.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.: How to watch the exhibition fight https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-watch-mike-tyson-roy-jones-jr-fight-pay-per-view-051633699.html">https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-wa...
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Big boxing event on Saturday. Some big names in that headline bout, that& #39;s for sure.
Let& #39;s take a closer look.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.: How to watch the exhibition fight https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-watch-mike-tyson-roy-jones-jr-fight-pay-per-view-051633699.html">https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-wa...
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Some interesting stuff here, but to me there is a glaring storyline that isn& #39;t being touched on at all here by the MSM.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight: Five biggest storylines to watch during the exhibition event https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-fight-five-biggest-storylines-to-watch-during-the-exhibition-event/">https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ne...
Some interesting stuff here, but to me there is a glaring storyline that isn& #39;t being touched on at all here by the MSM.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight: Five biggest storylines to watch during the exhibition event https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-fight-five-biggest-storylines-to-watch-during-the-exhibition-event/">https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ne...
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At the 1988 Games in Seoul, talented US teenager Roy Jones Jr. should& #39;ve won the Olympic Gold medal, but it was awarded to native South Korean Park Si-Hun.
He controversially beat Roy Jones Jr. for Olympic gold. He wishes he had silver. https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/08/11/roy-jones-jr-olympic-upset-boxing/">https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/08/1...
At the 1988 Games in Seoul, talented US teenager Roy Jones Jr. should& #39;ve won the Olympic Gold medal, but it was awarded to native South Korean Park Si-Hun.
He controversially beat Roy Jones Jr. for Olympic gold. He wishes he had silver. https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/08/11/roy-jones-jr-olympic-upset-boxing/">https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/08/1...
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Roy Jones Jr.
He would go on to be one of the best pro boxers ever, starting his career 49-1. Like many boxers though, he stayed in the game too long at the end.
His last pro bout was in 2018.
Roy Jones Jr Highlights (Greatest Hits) https://youtu.be/ADOgjevCMDk ">https://youtu.be/ADOgjevCM...
Roy Jones Jr.
He would go on to be one of the best pro boxers ever, starting his career 49-1. Like many boxers though, he stayed in the game too long at the end.
His last pro bout was in 2018.
Roy Jones Jr Highlights (Greatest Hits) https://youtu.be/ADOgjevCMDk ">https://youtu.be/ADOgjevCM...
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August 19, 2015
"Their meeting took place *in Crimea*, which Russia annexed last year and where the 46-year-old boxer & rapper will take part in a show this weekend."
US boxer Roy Jones Jr. asks Putin for Russian citizenship *over a cup of tea* https://www.foxsports.com/stories/boxing/u-s-boxer-roy-jones-jr-asks-putin-for-russian-citizenship-over-a-cup-of-tea">https://www.foxsports.com/stories/b...
August 19, 2015
"Their meeting took place *in Crimea*, which Russia annexed last year and where the 46-year-old boxer & rapper will take part in a show this weekend."
US boxer Roy Jones Jr. asks Putin for Russian citizenship *over a cup of tea* https://www.foxsports.com/stories/boxing/u-s-boxer-roy-jones-jr-asks-putin-for-russian-citizenship-over-a-cup-of-tea">https://www.foxsports.com/stories/b...
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September 12, 2015
"Putin signed a decree to grant Jones Jr. Russian citizenship, which Jones Jr. hopes will allow him to become a billionaire businessman."
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/boxing-legend-roy-jones-jr-granted-russian-citizenship-by-vladimir-putin">https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/b...
September 12, 2015
"Putin signed a decree to grant Jones Jr. Russian citizenship, which Jones Jr. hopes will allow him to become a billionaire businessman."
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/boxing-legend-roy-jones-jr-granted-russian-citizenship-by-vladimir-putin">https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/b...
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October 29, 2015
"Roy Jones Jr. officially became a Russian citizen...joining the growing ranks of aging male celebrities who have publicly declared their loyalty to Putin..."
Aging, macho, b-list celebs all want to be in Putin& #39;s squad https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/10/steven-seagal-gerard-depardieu-fred-durst-and-roy-jones-jr-vladimir-putin-s-celeb-squad.html">https://slate.com/news-and-...
October 29, 2015
"Roy Jones Jr. officially became a Russian citizen...joining the growing ranks of aging male celebrities who have publicly declared their loyalty to Putin..."
Aging, macho, b-list celebs all want to be in Putin& #39;s squad https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/10/steven-seagal-gerard-depardieu-fred-durst-and-roy-jones-jr-vladimir-putin-s-celeb-squad.html">https://slate.com/news-and-...
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October 31, 2015
"Jones announced that he is ready to go to Grozny [Chechnya] to discuss the details w/ Kadyrov. In addition, he expressed readiness to join the party & #39;United Russia& #39;..."
Roy Jones Jr. wants to meet w/ Kadyrov | Vestnik Kavkaza https://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Roy-Jones-Jr-wants-to-meet-with-Kadyrov.html">https://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Roy-...
October 31, 2015
"Jones announced that he is ready to go to Grozny [Chechnya] to discuss the details w/ Kadyrov. In addition, he expressed readiness to join the party & #39;United Russia& #39;..."
Roy Jones Jr. wants to meet w/ Kadyrov | Vestnik Kavkaza https://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Roy-Jones-Jr-wants-to-meet-with-Kadyrov.html">https://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Roy-...
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March 13, 2018
"According to the six-time world champion in four weight classes, Putin represents masculinity, machismo, and is a man of his word.”
Roy Jones Jr claims Putin is ‘misunderstood’ https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/13/17109944/boxing-legend-roy-jones-jr-claims-putin-misunderstood-russian-elections-news">https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/13...
March 13, 2018
"According to the six-time world champion in four weight classes, Putin represents masculinity, machismo, and is a man of his word.”
Roy Jones Jr claims Putin is ‘misunderstood’ https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/13/17109944/boxing-legend-roy-jones-jr-claims-putin-misunderstood-russian-elections-news">https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/3/13...
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Roy Jones Jr. describing Vladimir Putin:
“To me, he is a man’s man. He does taekwondo, Aikido — things that men love. That is just who he is. And he is a man of his word."
RJJ: From boxing legend to Russian propagandist https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/7/30/21346688/roy-jones-jr-boxing-legend-russia-propaganda-mouthpiece-putin-politics-news">https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/7/30...
Roy Jones Jr. describing Vladimir Putin:
“To me, he is a man’s man. He does taekwondo, Aikido — things that men love. That is just who he is. And he is a man of his word."
RJJ: From boxing legend to Russian propagandist https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/7/30/21346688/roy-jones-jr-boxing-legend-russia-propaganda-mouthpiece-putin-politics-news">https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/7/30...
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Mike Tyson’s rival Roy Jones Jr is Russian citizen, starred in The Matrix, had hit rap album and loves hunting https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1851551/roy-jones-jr-mike-tyson-matrix-putin">https://www.the-sun.com/sport/185...
Mike Tyson’s rival Roy Jones Jr is Russian citizen, starred in The Matrix, had hit rap album and loves hunting https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1851551/roy-jones-jr-mike-tyson-matrix-putin">https://www.the-sun.com/sport/185...
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June 1995
"Roy Jones Jr., the best boxer pound for pound, was raised under the rules of cockfighting: win or die."
One Tough Bird https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/06/26/one-tough-bird-roy-jones-jr-the-best-boxer-pound-for-pound-was-raised-under-the-rules-of-cockfighting-win-or-die">https://vault.si.com/vault/199...
June 1995
"Roy Jones Jr., the best boxer pound for pound, was raised under the rules of cockfighting: win or die."
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July 2018
"...he also discussed other controversies outside the ring, namely his love of cock-fighting, [which] is banned in Ireland & in all 50 states in the US..."
ROY JONES JR ENDS INTERVIEW ABRUPTLY AFTER VEHEMENT DEFENCE OF COCK-FIGHTING https://www.otbsports.com/videos/roy-jones-jr-interview-237912">https://www.otbsports.com/videos/ro...
July 2018
"...he also discussed other controversies outside the ring, namely his love of cock-fighting, [which] is banned in Ireland & in all 50 states in the US..."
ROY JONES JR ENDS INTERVIEW ABRUPTLY AFTER VEHEMENT DEFENCE OF COCK-FIGHTING https://www.otbsports.com/videos/roy-jones-jr-interview-237912">https://www.otbsports.com/videos/ro...
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In the other corner is a guy who has a much different relationship with birds.
A man who was once the biggest and most notorious star in American sports, if not the world.
Mike Tyson takes pigeons under his wing https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/boxing/2017/07/06/archive-mike-tyson-takes-pigeons-under-his-wing/455019001/">https://www.northjersey.com/story/spo...
In the other corner is a guy who has a much different relationship with birds.
A man who was once the biggest and most notorious star in American sports, if not the world.
Mike Tyson takes pigeons under his wing https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/boxing/2017/07/06/archive-mike-tyson-takes-pigeons-under-his-wing/455019001/">https://www.northjersey.com/story/spo...
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At the age of 20, Mike became the heavyweight boxing champion. This "meteoric rise" to the top made him one of the world& #39;s most recognized names.
Legend of Mike Tyson: Five most memorable fights of the former heavyweight champion& #39;s storied career https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-lower-your-expectations-dramatically-and-enjoy-the-carnival-like-qualities/">https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ne...
At the age of 20, Mike became the heavyweight boxing champion. This "meteoric rise" to the top made him one of the world& #39;s most recognized names.
Legend of Mike Tyson: Five most memorable fights of the former heavyweight champion& #39;s storied career https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-lower-your-expectations-dramatically-and-enjoy-the-carnival-like-qualities/">https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ne...
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Out of the ring, Tyson was a disaster.
Rough childhood in the Bronx. Served 3 years in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992. Insane amounts of money & drugs.
Tyson& #39;s most controversial moments, from time inside to biting Holyfield& #39;s ear https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1627192/mike-tyson-most-controversial-moments">https://www.the-sun.com/sport/162...
Out of the ring, Tyson was a disaster.
Rough childhood in the Bronx. Served 3 years in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992. Insane amounts of money & drugs.
Tyson& #39;s most controversial moments, from time inside to biting Holyfield& #39;s ear https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1627192/mike-tyson-most-controversial-moments">https://www.the-sun.com/sport/162...
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September 2005
"Russian television showed Tyson shaking hands with and then hugging his host, First Deputy PM Ramzan Kadyrov, a former boxer who invited Tyson as a guest of honor for a boxing tournament..."
Tyson gets hugs in Chechnya https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/sep/16/tyson-gets-hugs-in-chechnya/">https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2...
September 2005
"Russian television showed Tyson shaking hands with and then hugging his host, First Deputy PM Ramzan Kadyrov, a former boxer who invited Tyson as a guest of honor for a boxing tournament..."
Tyson gets hugs in Chechnya https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/sep/16/tyson-gets-hugs-in-chechnya/">https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2...
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"On the world& #39;s geopolitical stage, he& #39;s best known for intolerance to opposition and minorities, which manifests in brutal governing tactics."
Ramzan Kadyrov: The Most Dangerous Man in MMA Is Not a Fighter
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2722292">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...
"On the world& #39;s geopolitical stage, he& #39;s best known for intolerance to opposition and minorities, which manifests in brutal governing tactics."
Ramzan Kadyrov: The Most Dangerous Man in MMA Is Not a Fighter
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2722292">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...
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Iron Mike releasing peace doves w/ Solntsevskaya Bratva mobsters:
"During his stay in Moscow, the famous boxer accepted an invitation from Russian *philanthropists* & *entrepreneurs* Sergei Mikhailov & Viktor Averin."
Встречи с Майком Тайсоном https://youtu.be/g6d9FP7a5Ck ">https://youtu.be/g6d9FP7a5...
Iron Mike releasing peace doves w/ Solntsevskaya Bratva mobsters:
"During his stay in Moscow, the famous boxer accepted an invitation from Russian *philanthropists* & *entrepreneurs* Sergei Mikhailov & Viktor Averin."
Встречи с Майком Тайсоном https://youtu.be/g6d9FP7a5Ck ">https://youtu.be/g6d9FP7a5...
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Mikhailov and Averin are close associates of Russian Mob & #39;boss of bosses& #39; Semion Mogilevich. Mikhailov is reported to have been a founding member of the criminal organization.
Mikhailov and Averin are close associates of Russian Mob & #39;boss of bosses& #39; Semion Mogilevich. Mikhailov is reported to have been a founding member of the criminal organization.
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Semion Mogilevich:
In 1998 the Voice reported on the enigmatic leader of the Red Mafia — a shadowy figure known as the & #39;& #39;Brainy Don& #39;& #39;.
The Most Dangerous Mobster in the World https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/05/26/the-most-dangerous-mobster-in-the-world/">https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/05/2...
Semion Mogilevich:
In 1998 the Voice reported on the enigmatic leader of the Red Mafia — a shadowy figure known as the & #39;& #39;Brainy Don& #39;& #39;.
The Most Dangerous Mobster in the World https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/05/26/the-most-dangerous-mobster-in-the-world/">https://www.villagevoice.com/1998/05/2...