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Article: Jones adds a cape.
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- The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
- Article date:
- March 2, 2003
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Byline: George Diaz
LAS VEGAS _ Roy Jones Jr. has outgrown his reputation as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
"He's Superman," promoter Don King said. "Don't call him Roy no more."
The cape dangles confidently today. Jones returns to his 80-acre ranch on the outskirts of Pensacola as a world heavyweight boxing champion with numerous career options. All involve making a lot of money, expect for one:
Simply retiring as the World Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion, with an indelible place secured in the sport's history.
Jones devoured John Ruiz here late Saturday night, scoring a unanimous decision that left ...