Eubank Sr told Sky Sports: "My son said: 'This is the man for me'. So I called Roy, someone I've always admired. Before Roy, it was my wisdom and insight that I was passing to Junior. But he needs someone hands-on. The physical time with a trainer in a gym is what my son needs. "Roy is perfect - let me tell you why. He has two things; brains and speed. I only had brains. Roy beat James Toney who, privately for me, is one of the greatest super-middleweights of all time. Toney was a technical boxer but Roy had brains and speed. Roy played with him and I bow to Toney's skill-set. "These are two men that I was intelligent not to unify titles with. They were too dangerous. "Junior has speed. Roy had speed. There is the synergy. When someone has speed they throw four punches to your one, you cannot beat them. If Junior picks up five per cent from Roy, that is enough to see him through to achieve all the things that he wants. "Five per cent is enough to make him blossom and fly." Jones Jr, 51, is still new to the game as a full-time trainer. He worked with Devon Alexander for one fight but his newest student is a long-term project to really get his teeth into. He did not expect the phone call from an old rival in Brighton. "I was excited, I always admired Chris Sr from afar," Jones Jr told Sky Sports. "When he called, it was an honour and a privilege from a fellow fighter to put their son in your hands. "A legend asked: 'Take my son to the next level'."
Great article. Eubank Sr for all his pomp always shows he has true humility to be admired. All the best to Jr!
