Got any excuses tonight, Roy? Antonio Tarver stunned the world on May 15, 2004, when he knocked out Roy Jones Jr. in just the second round—handing Jones the first true KO loss of his career. The now-iconic pre-fight question wasn’t trash talk—it was personal. In their first meeting, Jones barely scraped by with a controversial majority decision. Tarver believed he was robbed and made sure to remind everyone before the rematch. Seconds before the opening bell, he asked: “Got any excuses tonight, Roy?” This time, no excuses were needed Follow BoxingDecades for more unforgettable moments like this 🥊 #RoyJonesJr #AntonioTarver #BoxingHistory #KO #ThrowbackFight #BoxingLegends #Knockout #BoxingHighlights