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Roy Jones Jr.

Is Roy Jones Jr. A-List?

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NoRoy Jones Jr. is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Reached A-list in 1996

Light Heavyweight Dominance

Lost A-list status in 2004

Dropped to B tier — Loses to Antonio Tarver

Ranking Timeline

1988D$0.01M

Olympic Silver Medal

Controversial silver medal in Seoul. Minimal financial gain at the time.

1993B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M

IBF Middleweight Champion

Wins first major title, beginning a period of dominance.

1996A$2M+$1.5M

Light Heavyweight Dominance

Dominates the light heavyweight division, earning substantial purses.

2003A$30M+$28M

Heavyweight Champion Win

Wins WBA Heavyweight title, reaching career financial peak.

2004B$25M-$5M

Loses to Antonio Tarver

A shocking knockout loss begins a career decline.

2015C$8M-$17M

Boxing and Commentary Roles

Continues to box sporadically while working as a commentator.

2020C$6M-$2M

Exhibition Fight vs Tyson

Exhibition fight generates some income but doesn't restore former glory.

2026C$5M-$1M

Boxing Legacy Remains

Roy Jones Jr. is remembered as one of the greatest boxers, but his post-peak career hasn't been lucrative.

Last updated: February 21, 2026