Before a tough two-year stretch from 2004 to 2005 where he lost three straight bouts, Roy Jones Jr. was an unstoppable force in boxing, securing a number of Light Heavyweight titles. After putting up an impressive 49-1 record, RJJ's career hit an unfortunate decline, going 12-7 in his last 19 fights. But, when Jones Jr. was good, what was the reason behind it? If you were to point to his father, Roy Jones Sr., you would be partially correct because the 46-year-old also says that watching the movements of animals, like the cheetahs and roosters, helped him learn how to box.
Skip ahead to 9:45 mark in the above video to hear Jones Jr.'s explanation.
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