Roy Jones Jr. got knocked unconscious by a monstrous puncher who gave the icon an amazing sign of respect

Roy Jones Jr. was once brutally knocked out by a former WBO cruiserweight world champion.

At the peak of his powers, ‘Captain Hook’ was nothing short of fantastic, with the legend cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time. However, by the time he faced ‘Big Mac’, he was far past his best, and it showed on fight night.

Enzo Maccarinelli savagely finished Roy Jones Jr. with a monstrous shot

When Roy Jones Jr. battled it out with Enzo Maccarinelli on December 12, 2015, at the VTB Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia, fans were hoping for a competitive battle between the two faded superstars.

However, with significantly more left in the tank, the Welshman comfortably emerged from the contest with the bragging rights.

For the first three rounds, Jones Jr. managed to stay in the bout, keeping his powerful rival at bay. But in the fourth segment, everything changed. Maccarinelli detonated a thunderous blow which sent the superstar crashing towards the canvas.

Showcasing warrior spirit in abundance, Jones Jr. beat the count. Alas, he failed to block the crushing right hand that came moments afterwards, with this blow rendering him completely unconscious.

Claiming a victory over one of the best to ever do it would send most boxers into a wild celebration. However, instead, Maccarinelli exhibited class in abundance, returning to his corner, getting down on one knee, doing a sign of the cross, before waiting to see if his foe was going to be alright.

In a heartfelt moment, after waking up from the punch, Jones Jr. got back up to his feet and shared a hug with his rival.

Roy Jones Jr. defeated a legend after realising he was ‘Copying’ his moves

While Jones Jr. fell short against Maccarinelli, he still has an array of massive wins on his record.

On many occasions, the gifted competitor left his opponents in awe with his sensational athleticism.

However, it wasn’t just his physical ability that allowed him to rise to the top of the sport, but his mental game too, with the sportsman possessing a formidable boxing IQ.

During a massive fight, Jones Jr. beat a legend after realising he was ‘Copying’ his moves.

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