CHRIS EUBANK JR said he didn't know what he was going to get after arriving at Roy Jones Jr.'s FARM training.
However, Eubank Jr. was still 'amazed" after completing his first boxing session.
Roy Jones Jr. pictured with Roy Jones Jr.
Jones was a middleweight competitor who, for most of his career, snubbed a coach. He first met Jones while on vacation in America.
Eubank Jr., 31, needed a place to train after the coronavirus pandemic.
He then thought of American legend Jones, 52, who runs a gym on his Florida farm.
Sky Sports interviewed Eubank Jr.: "I didn’t know what I was going to get when I arrived at his farm."
"I thought that I would hit the bag for five rounds. Shadow-box, skip, and see you tomorrow.
"Someone like Roy, a legend. I didn't believe he would give his time to me."
"I was totally wrong. From the moment I entered his office, he was 100% on my side. I was stunned.
"I knew from the first day that he was the man I needed to spend time with."
Eubank's father Sr. called Jones to ask Jones if he would accept his son full-time.
Eubank Jr. had been fighting for most of his life without a trainer. Instead, he was coached by Ronnie Davis, his father's coach, and Sr.
Eubank Jr. used American coach Nate Vasquez for his victory over James DeGale in 2019. This was his largest win to date.
Jones is considered to be one of the greatest fighters to ever live.
Eubank Jr. said, "I've never experienced that." My entire career, I was left alone.
"I am dedicated and responsible so I was able make that work.
"Some guys need constant reminders. It was not something I needed, but I would do it anyway.
"It was amazing to have someone to bring everything together in the right manner. Everything turned out better than we expected."
Eubank Jr. won under Jones and beat Marcus Morrison (Manchester), in May.
On Saturday, he will be facing Anatoli Muratov (33) and eager to show off his progress.
Eubank Jr. said that Roy and I work well together. Even at 31 years old, I continue to learn every day.
"You got a taste of what was to come in my fight against Marcus Morrison.
"But there's more. You will be able to see more improvements and more things from me as you fight each battle."
