Roy Jones didn't take long to arguably re-establishing
himself as the best fighter pound-for-pound, 151 seconds to be exact. After
losing his title, unbeaten record and the imaginary title of best pound-for-pound
fighter in the world by a contreversial disqualificatiion, Roy Jones redeemed
himself in spectactular fashion. Jones easily destroyed the man who took his
title, in the first round. Jones was infuriated before to the fight, due to reason
of his only loss. That loss came as the result of two punches, which were thrown
after Montell Griffin had taken a knee. Those two punches were illegal and dispite
the fact that Griffin may (or may not) have done a little acting, Jones was rightfully
disqualified. However, Jones thought that it was the referee's fault that he lost,
stating that referee should have stopped him. But dispite the fact that Jones was
winning and that he probably would have ended the fight that round, Montell Griffin
definately gave Jones trouble. It also appeared that Jones probably under-estimated
Griffin. But this time, Jones knew exactly what he had to do. He went to the ring
and preformed his plan to a "T". Seconds into the fight, Roy caught Montell with a
quick, but powerful left hook. Moments later, a second left hook sent Griffin sprawling
backwards into the ropes. This was rulled a knockdown because Griffin touched the canvas
with his glove and the ropes saved him from falling. An over-excited Roy Jones charged
Griffin and threw a leaping left hook, which Griffin luckily ducked. Now Jones proceeded
to stalk Griffin, occasionally darting in with his left hook. Soon thereafter, Jones
connected with another left hook, which clearly stunned Griffin. With about 45 seconds
remaining in the first round, Jones slipped a punch. Then with outstanding speed, Jones
countered with a lunging left hook/uppercut as Griffin was moving back. The punch landed
flush on Griffin's chin and he dropped like a rock. After three failed attempts at getting
back up, the referee counted "ten" as Griffin layed on the canvas. What's next for Roy Jones,
who's now a four-time world champion (in three divisions)? How about a unification? Jones may now
set his sights on the newly crowned IBF Champion, William Guthrie. Or what about WBO (the IBF
and WBA stripped him) Champion Dariusz Michalczewski, who just defeated IBF/WBA Champ Virgil
Hill. Also, the vacant WBA title will probably go to the winner of a Lou Del Valle-Eddy
Smulders match. But there's talk that Jones may move up and fight Nate Miller for the WBA
Cruiserweight Chamionship or even Evander Holyfield for the WBA Heavyweight crown. Although
the latter will probably never materialize, Jones still has many options. He could even fight
the Super-middleweight champs; Frankie Liles, Steve Collins, Charles Brewer and Robin Reid.
Also, IBF Middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins showed interest in a possible rematch. But first,
Jones will probably have to face the WBC's mandatory challenger, Michael Nunn, before the end of
the year. However, at this point in time, is Roy Jones the best pound-for-pound? Before this
fight, the #1 spot was arguably held by Oscar De La Hoya. But De La Hoya looked far from
impressive when he won a contreversial decision over Pernell Whitaker, which could have gone
either way. Also, Roy Jones didn't look too impressive in his first fight with Griffin, but Jones
was headed to victory when he was disqualified. Both of them (Oscar and Roy) have had one fight
each since their contreversies, with De La Hoya knocking out David Kamau in the second round and
Jones destroying Griffin in the first. But with Jones' win being much more significant and
impressive, I think it puts Jones back at #1. Sorry Oscar, but Jones is just a little step ahead
of you. But i'll make a deal with you, go knockout Camacho in the first and i'll put you back as #1.
