Roy Jones Jr. Calls Out Jake Paul: “I Want to Test His Chin!”

Roy Jones Jr. isn’t holding back—he wants to do what Mike Tyson couldn’t: test Jake Paul’s chin in the boxing ring. The 55-year-old boxing legend made the bold statement during an appearance on the TMZ Sports TV show, just weeks after Jake and Tyson’s Netflix fight garnered over 100 million views.

“I don’t think Mike checked his chin at all,” Roy said about the exhibition bout. “So, I wouldn’t mind having a shot to see if I could get to his chin, to test his chin.”

RJJ is no stranger to Jake Paul or Mike Tyson. He fought Iron Mike in a 2020 exhibition match (on the same card as Jake), so he knows the stakes. Breaking down Tyson’s performance, Roy explained that Mike’s legs “just weren’t there” on fight night, but he’s glad his old rival secured a big payday.

Roy had some words of respect for Jake Paul, too. “Jake’s not a bad puncher,” he said. “I don’t think Mike was really trying to take a lot of risks. He knows the older we get, the tougher it is to take [a punch].” But for Roy, it’s a different story. “For me, nah, I gotta go see,” he added, making it clear he’s ready for the challenge.

While Roy Jones Jr. has been staying busy training young fighters, he’s still got the itch to lace up the gloves. The boxing icon last fought in April, dropping a decision to former UFC star Anthony Pettis. Since then, Roy has shifted focus to mentoring the next generation of fighters, with five of his protégés set to compete on December 12 at Yakama Legends Casino Event Center in Washington. The event will stream on BLK Prime, and Roy will be there in their corner.

RJJ vs. Jake Paul may not be official yet, but Roy’s callout has fans wondering if this could be the next big fight for The Problem Child. With both fighters keeping their options open, this clash of generations might just become reality.