Last year, Jones' career did spark a little interest when he suffered the first loss of his career. Since Jones avenged his the loss with a savage first-round kayo of Griffin last Summer, Jones has taken a rather unique approach in 1998. In two fights this year, Jones answered some of the many questions fans, writers, and boxing supporters were asking for years. As recently as July18, at Madison Square Garden, Jones was dropped for the first time in his career when he fought WBA 175-pound champ Lou Del Valle. On November 14, a more humble and likable Jones will meet Canadian middleweight Otis Grant.
Styles make fights, but it is difficult to determine what exactly fans are to expect.
Because fighters like Hopkins, De La Hoya, and Felix Trinidad will advance in weight. Since Jones would make more money fighting guys in the lower weight classes than above his own weight, Jones would be more willing to take that risk. The only downside is that promoters are going to wait until they think Jones skills are diminishing. They are going to wait until any quality fighter has a chance to beat Jones. If Jones is to fight past his prime, an ordinary fighter is going to beat him.