Roy Jones Jr. vs Eric Harding
On September 9, 2000, Roy Jones Jr. (42-1, 34 KOs), the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts, defends his undisputed championship against fellow American challenger, Eric Harding (19-0-1, 6 KOs).
Jones Jr. vs Harding Stats
Roy Jones Jr. is coming in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 79% KO rate; his last fight was a 11th round TKO victory over Richard Hall, 3 months and 27 days ago. Eric Harding is on a 19-fight win streak with a 30% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Antonio Tarver, 2 months and 17 days ago.
Jones Jr. vs Harding Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Roy Jones Jr. at 99-1 winning odds. Eric Harding really doesn't have much to present against Jones Jr.
Jones Jr. vs Harding Result
The challenger refused to continue the fight in the 10th round, and Roy Jones Jr. is crowned the new light-heavyweight world champion. Jones Jr. improves his record to 43-1 (35 KOs), while Harding adds a loss to his record at 19-1-1.