All up, it’s 122 seconds of fight footage.
Or less than a round.
That, and one of the most unforgettable moments in Australian boxing history.
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But as for getting Paulo Aokuso to watch it?
“Nah, never have,” he concedes of that night way back in 2009 when, against all odds, Australia’s Danny Green went and iced US boxing megastar Roy Jones Jnr.
Remember it?
Of course, you do.
With the Green right hand that rocked, then – gasp – dropped Superman among our nation’s most replayed punches even now, 14 years on.
“But still, I’ve still never watched it,” Aokuso shrugs.
Which is some statement considering, when it comes to Jones, a fighter widely considered the greatest of his generation, and among the greatest ever, our man from Mt Druitt has watched more old fight tape than most.
With good reason too.
“Everything Roy Jones does, I try to copy it,” continues the 26-year-old Next Big Thing who, you’ve also likely heard, wants to win a world title in less than the seven fights it took Jeff Fenech.
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Which is some statement, right?
Just like, say, arriving for a pick-up hoops game against NSW Origin Stephen Crichton — while wearing the jersey of his great arch rival, the Parramatta Eels.
But more on that shortly.
First, Aokuso’s dream to become the Australian version of Jones Jnr.
Currently unbeaten in all four fights at light heavyweight, Aokuso is looking to “make a statement” this Wednesday night in his first ever headliner against Aussie mainstay Renold Quinlan.
Set to top the first of what will be three No Limit Fight Nights over the next month, Aokuso is promising to need no more than three rounds to finish Quinlan — whose own career includes shock upsets over the likes of Daniel Geale, then the IBO middleweight champ, and Jack Bowen, a boilover later crowned our 2022 Upset of the Year.
While the young gun surprisingly weighed in 260 grams heavy on Tuesday — which then prompted a series of dramas, and pushes for financial compensation, which have continued into fight day — promoters No Limit are confident of both men making the walk around 9.30pm tonight.
Better, Aokuso is promising to produce his KO win while also evoking the same flamboyant fight style that made Jones Jnr a household name, millionaire, multiple world champion, all of it.
All of which forms part of a yarn that sees the Sydneysider not just wanting to break that Fenech record, but add his name to the ongoing rise and rise of fellow Mt Druitt locals like cult UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa and Penrith premiership stars Crichton, Jarome Luai and Brian To’o.
While boasting a strong bond with several NRL players – and being the uncle of Roosters young gun Joseph Suaalii – the fighter says he is closest at Penrith with Crichton, with the pair often playing basketball together.
“But I’m no Penrith supporter,” he laughs.
No?
“I follow Parramatta,” he continues, smile widening.
“So I’ll always rock up for our games in my Eels jersey. There is a lot of s … talking that goes on.”
But as for who is better?
“Ah, he’s too tall, too long,” Aokuso concedes of the NSW Origin centre.
“And he can jump.
“Has got all the skills, too.
“He’s going great at footy this season, I think it’s been his best year.”
So what chance Aokuso is soon saying the same of himself?
Should he get past Quinlan on Wednesday night in Sydney, the 26-year-old then wants to fight at least two more times this year in his push towards a world title.
Better, the light heavyweight is promising to get there with a fight style – and personality – based around that American idol of his boasting multiple titles in no less than four weight classes.
First Jones fight he ever saw?
“James Toney,” Aokuso replies, referencing that IBF super middleweight blockbuster which took place three years before he was even born.
“Once I saw that fight, I’ve followed him ever since.
“Wanted to fight the same way, too.
“Obviously it was harder to do in the amateurs.
“And I’m a southpaw too, while he’s orthodox.
“But still, I like to think I’m now in that same position where I’ve got plenty of tricks up my sleeve.”
Asked, however, about the Jones showdown with Green, which occurred when Aokuso was 12, and almost 10 years before even his amateur debut, and the fighter says he has never seen it.
“Even after all this time,” he says. “I don’t like to see Roy Jones Jnr lose.”
Ever met him?
“No, not yet,” he continues.
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“But hopefully one day. Maybe he might even come to one of my fights.
“Everything he does, in and out of the ring, I try to copy.
“Like him, I love being the centre of attention, love people saying my name.
“Because when everything is centred around me, it feels like everything is under control.”
So as for a Quinlan prediction?
“I’m going to make a statement Wednesday night,” Aokuso insists.
“I’m going to show there are levels to all this, and that I’m a whole level above Renold Quinlan.
“And then from there I want to have a busy year, fight two, maybe three more times.
“And not just against the best in Australia, but the best in the world.
“It’s only been three months since my last fight but even that feels too long, I’m itching to get back in there.
“Wednesday night, I don’t think this goes past three.”