Roy Jones Jr.'s Net Worth

Roy Levesta Jones Jr., popularly known as Roy Jones Jr. is a former professional boxer. With a record of 66-9 from being one of the best boxers in history. His bouts against James Toney, Glen Kelly and Bernard Hopkins are must watch for any boxing fan. Especially in his first bout against Hopkins after securing a unanimous decision win, captain hook revealed that he came in the fight with a broken hand -

"I beat Hopkins with one hand, that ain't nothing new to do, this is new, I like new stuff. That old business is an old business," I beat Hopkins way back before you even knew his name with one hand, why should I be concerned about him, that's not even the issue right now. This (fight) solidifies part of my historic run, that's the only weight class I've not been crowned champion in." - Jones told Sydney Morning Herald

After accumulating a 49-1 record in his first fifty fights, he suffered a dip. Jones went on to lose the next three fights - Antonio Traver x2 and Glen Johnson. However, bounced back in style winning three out of his next three fights.

Jones’ name was recently back in the spotlight as on 23rd July 2020 he and Mike Tyson revealed that they would run it back in the ring on November 28, 2020. The pair contest a highly disputed split draw.

What is Roy Jones Jr's Net Worth in 2021?

According to Celebrity net worth Roy Jones Jr’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million. SportyTell.com, on the other hand, estimates Jones’ net worth to be $45 million. The recent exhibition bout against Mike Tyson where he reportedly earned $10.5 million. In an episode of Joe Rogan Experience, Andre Ward revealed that the fight between the two was supposed to happen in 2003. However, according to ward Jones turned down the $40 million offer, as he felt the purse wasn’t enough -

“There was a [Mike] Tyson fight on the table, and I believe I’m accurate when I say that it was somewhere around $40 million guaranteed.

“He was still dangerous, but he wasn’t quite Tyson. I think they were working towards it. What I heard was Roy wanted more money.

Roy somehow said, ‘No, the fight will be there down the road,’ and put his attention to Antonio Tarver, and the rest is history.

While Boxing has helped accumulate most of his income, Jones has done a good job of venturing into other businesses. He has appeared in various high profile movies and tv shows like The Devil's Advocate, Southpaw, Enter the Matrix and The Sentinel.

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Roy Jones Jr's Career Earnings

SportyTell.com estimates Roy Jones Jr. made around $55 million throughout his boxing career through PPV share and purse. Jones holds a majority stake in boxing promotion “Square Ring Promotion”. The company was founded in 1989.

Apart from that, he earned a chunk from movies, TV shows, rapping and basketball. Having grossed $739.4 million, The Matrix Reloaded should be the movie in which Jones made the most money.

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Roy Jones Jr.'s Endorsements

Roy Jones Jr. has had the caking of some well-known brands like Jordan (a subsidiary of Nike). In 2017 he started his own CBD company by the name of “Left Hook CBD”. The company is co-created with the New York based manufacturer - The Emerald Crop.

Jones is also the ambassador for the entertainment platform, Fight to Fame.

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Roy Jones Jr's House

Credits: The Sun

Roy Jones Jr. currently resides in an 80 acre house in Pensacola, Florida. The Sun, reports that with three bedrooms and four bathrooms the property is worth around 1 million dollars.

In 2016, he bought a property in Venice Canals for $2.65 million.

Roy Jones Jr. Bankruptcy

After years and years of careless spending and numerous failed business ventures, it was revealed that Roy Jones Jr. has a massive debt. In 2014, he filed for chapter 11 for bankruptcy. A report in 2015 suggested that he had accumulated $3 million worth of IRS debt.

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Last Updated: July 21, 2021