Picture this: A boxing ring, floodlit under the Miami night. In one corner stands a titan of the boxing world, Roy Jones Jr., a man whose name is etched in the annals of pugilistic history. In the opposite corner is a dynamo who is not a typical boxing contender. He is an internet bodybuilding sensation named Robert “NDO Champ” Wilmote, a figure known for his muscle-bound appearance rather than his jab or uppercut.

This isn’t an excerpt from a Hollywood movie script. It is a set-up for one of the most intriguing and unexpected showdowns of recent times. A battle that blurs the line between the disciplined art of boxing and the raw power of bodybuilding. A unique spectacle that goes beyond the conventional norms of the boxing ring. A match that could easily be mistaken for a clash of two different worlds. Yet, it is happening, and the anticipation surrounding it is palpable.

What brings these two titans from disparate domains together? Well, welcome to the world of celebrity boxing, a world where odd matchups are the new normal and surprise is a constant companion.

Mixed feelings and predictions surrounding Roy Jones Jr. & his match

The announcement of the highly anticipated match between boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. and internet bodybuilding sensation Robert Wilmote, aka NDO Champ, has caused a social media frenzy. Fans are expressing an array of emotions and predictions about the outcome.

Warren Broc, a long-time follower of Roy Jones Jr, was not thrilled about the matchup, writing, “Sad to see one of the greatest of all times fighting TikTokers. Pls retire champ.” This sentiment of sadness and disappointment echoed in Vinny Shoreman’s comment, who expressed, “Roy is one of the most gifted ever!! Not one fan wants you doing this anymore. Don’t damage an image that people keep to inspire them!! Y’all must have forgot won’t ever be forgot!! Leave the circus to the clowns.”

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On a more humorous note, a fan named Joaquin jested about Jones Jr’s age. He remarked, “Roy at his 300 years old will whoop this guy very badly lmao.” The comments were not all doom and gloom though, as Marcus confidently predicted, “If they fight for real, Roy puts this dude to sleep in about 1 minute.”

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Adding to the fans’ anticipation was Jr Willz’s comment. The comment pointed out the difference between being muscular and being a trained fighter, stating, “He bout to realize all that muscle for nothing.”

These reactions mirror the excitement and skepticism surrounding this unlikely matchup, highlighting fans’ adoration for the boxing titan Jones Jr and their doubts about the muscle dynamo Wilmote’s boxing prowess.

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