Author Topic: Where is Richard Jones? (Read 20146 times)

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #25 on:** January 16, 2006, 01:03:49 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on January 16, 2006, 12:51:17 PM

Rich, I'll trade you my MBA for your genetics

u went to harvard ?

blinky · « **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2006, 01:04:13 PM »

Richard Jones 01:59:30 PM Sending a message.

Richard Jones · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2006, 01:23:31 PM »

Quote from: Dan-O on January 16, 2006, 12:58:31 PM

It's too bad that in this day & age, being smart (like Richard) and being a top-tier IFBB pro, by their very nature can be mutually exclusive. $:-\$

Tell me in how many "sports" an obviously gifted guy like Richard Jones just couldn't "afford" to be a pro.

That's a pretty harsh indictment of pro bodybuilding if you stop and think about it.

I will say one more thing.......there is NO money in this sport. People have to understand it's NOT like you're getting deals like guys in the NBA, NFL, MLB. They have the luxury of perfecting their respective sports because they have all the right resources and the income to do so. Stop and look at some of the "TOP" guys. There are only a handful that are making money from this sport. Yet, there are over 200 pro's today. Some you will never see because they just don't have the financial backing to be at this level. Darrem Charles has been a pro since I graduated highschool and he still gets shafted at certain shows. In my opinion he should be a top six guy at the O. Nearly, 14 years later he still there getting better. Nothing personal on Darrem, I just think he should be one of the highest paid guys. Six pro wins......what more do you want from a veteran?

So, I hoping to secure my future outside of bodybuilding by going to school and trying to break into the corporate business world. There is nothing to retire on. With the exception of Ronnie and Jay who have made massive amounts of cash and rightfully so. They're the best! In the NFL, the league minimum is $770,000! That is the least a player can get paid even for an inactive season. That's about $64K a month! A good pro, is lucky if he gets that in a year. Not to mention the women and figure pros and other pro bodybuilders with NO contracts at all. Shame, shame, shame.

I'm out.....got things to do.

Sincerely with respect to all athletes who are trying to achieve their dream but are held back,

Richard Jones

DK II · « **Reply #28 on:** January 16, 2006, 01:36:20 PM »

Man, Rocco is one of the smartest guys on this board.

I guess he is one of the 4% here that is able to write in full sentences.

Anyways, i think it's really good that he thinks about his health and about his future after bb.

Jerryme7 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 16, 2006, 04:21:24 PM »

I have a lot of respect for Richard Jones. I cant wait to see him back onstage

leycus 101 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2006, 04:29:11 PM »

back on stage?? isnt he saying up there he isnt going to compete anymore??

tony b · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2006, 04:37:11 PM »

Quote from: leycus 101 on January 16, 2006, 04:29:11 PM

back on stage?? isnt he saying up there he isnt going to compete anymore??

Obviously you can't read or have zero comprehension skills. He said not at the moment but in the future when he is financially stable enough to do it.

All the best Richard. You sound like you have got your head screwed on. You are a realist but also an optimist. Seems like if you want to achieve something like your MBA you will if you put your effort into it.

leycus 101 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2006, 04:56:17 PM »

Quote from: tony b on January 16, 2006, 04:37:11 PM

Obviously you can't read or have zero comprehension skills. He said not at the moment but in the future when he is financially stable enough to do it.

All the best Richard. You sound like you have got your head screwed on. You are a realist but also an optimist. Seems like if you want to achieve something like your MBA you will if you put your effort into it.

dam bro i skimmed thru it i really didnt study it like it was my mid term for school or the bar exam...

tony b · « **Reply #33 on:** January 16, 2006, 07:06:35 PM »

Quote from: leycus 101 on January 16, 2006, 04:56:17 PM

dam bro i skimmed thru it i really didnt study it like it was my mid term for school or the bar exam...

Lol my bad

Jerryme7 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 16, 2006, 09:31:12 PM »

I was hoping that Richard Jones would be the one to make bodybuilding more acceptable to the public. With Richard gone bodybuilding is going to be in another dark age...

Come back soon, Richard....God bless you in all your endeavors...

Slick Vic · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2006, 04:15:41 AM »

VERY respectful man. He didn't say it point blank, but, is it safe to say he'll never compete again?

Shawn Ray · « **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:31:06 AM »

There goes the neighborhood.......

FitChic78 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:40:00 AM »

So Shawn, does this mean you personally don't believe Richard is coming back?

You've got to know some details even if you guys are not best friends, I am sure you are more filled on what's going on in his life than many of us fans...

FitChic78 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 17, 2006, 10:24:06 AM »

Quote from: Richard Jones on January 16, 2006, 01:23:31 PM

So, I hoping to secure my future outside of bodybuilding by going to school and trying to break into the corporate business world. There is nothing to retire on.

Richard, people have been speculating about what you are going to do since you don't really have a solid career path. Didn't you sort of fall out of the regular life activities (a regular job, going to school, etc) for a few years while trying to make it in the bodybuilding? You say "break into the corporate world"... Doing what? You were a LEO for sometime in LA is it? What happened with you getting out of there anyway? Sounds like you do like helping people and care about others' needs and well-being... So what is it that you are planning on doing? Back to law enforcement maybe? But wasn't it said somewhere in the BB world that they had dumped you out of there due to some drug smuggling incident? What skills and credentials do you actually have to be in the biz world??? If you meant after you complete your MBA, then sounds like you have long ways to go. What are you going to do in the meantime? Does not sound like you are getting a good deal with the Weider people especially now after deciding to not compete anymore...

leycus 101 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:45:33 AM »

Quote from: tony b on January 16, 2006, 07:06:35 PM

Lol my bad

its cool

jaejonna · « **Reply #40 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:52:42 AM »

Quote from: FitChic78 on January 17, 2006, 10:24:06 AM

Richard, people have been speculating about what you are going to do since you don't really have a solid career path. Didn't you sort of fall out of the regular life activities (a regular job, going to school, etc) for a few years while trying to make it in the bodybuilding? You say "break into the corporate world"... Doing what? You were a LEO for sometime in LA is it? What happened with you getting out of there anyway? Sounds like you do like helping people and care about others' needs and well-being... So what is it that you are planning on doing? Back to law enforcement maybe? But wasn't it said somewhere in the BB world that they had dumped you out of there due to some drug smuggling incident? What skills and credentials do you actually have to be in the biz world??? If you meant after you complete your MBA, then sounds like you have long ways to go. What are you going to do in the meantime? Does not sound like you are getting a good deal with the Weider people especially now after deciding to not compete anymore...

Damn FitChick, sounds like you really do know Rocco.... a lil heart broken are we ? maybe a lil disenfranchised, didnt get a ticket to Ride the Jones? Maybe a lil jealous eh? not what you wanted in the grand scheme of things ...??

leycus 101 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:55:51 AM »

Quote from: FitChic78 on January 17, 2006, 10:24:06 AM

Richard, people have been speculating about what you are going to do since you don't really have a solid career path. Didn't you sort of fall out of the regular life activities (a regular job, going to school, etc) for a few years while trying to make it in the bodybuilding? You say "break into the corporate world"... Doing what? You were a LEO for sometime in LA is it? What happened with you getting out of there anyway? Sounds like you do like helping people and care about others' needs and well-being... So what is it that you are planning on doing? Back to law enforcement maybe? But wasn't it said somewhere in the BB world that they had dumped you out of there due to some drug smuggling incident? What skills and credentials do you actually have to be in the biz world??? If you meant after you complete your MBA, then sounds like you have long ways to go. What are you going to do in the meantime? Does not sound like you are getting a good deal with the Weider people especially now after deciding to not compete anymore...

u cant get into law enforcement if you have ever done steroids

Shawn Ray · « **Reply #42 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:00:08 PM »

Richard can speak of his future plans himself, he knows the thread and he can say what he wants.
Regardless, I support whatever decision brings him happiness.
peace,
S. Ray

delta9mda · « **Reply #43 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:18:50 PM »

and i thought jones was going to be the next shawn ray, dernnit

sarcasm · « **Reply #44 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:21:56 PM »

Quote from: leycus 101 on January 17, 2006, 11:55:51 AM

u cant get into law enforcement if you have ever done steroids

hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slick Vic · « **Reply #45 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:30:51 PM »

Richard, we miss ya, brutha! Just let us know.... did ya hang up your trunks for good?

Slick Vic · « **Reply #46 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:35:56 PM »

I'm thinking, you're not competing now so you can secure your future (school) yet once you get that degree why compete (on the pro level)? You'd be financially set.

Have we seen THE END of Richard Jones?

sarcasm · « **Reply #47 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:43:02 PM »

Quote from: Slick Vic on January 17, 2006, 12:35:56 PM

I'm thinking, you're not competing now so you can secure your future (school) yet once you get that degree why compete (on the pro level)? You'd be financially set.
Have we seen THE END of Richard Jones?

did we ever see the beginning?

Bast000 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:58:17 PM »

Quote from: sarcasm on January 17, 2006, 12:43:02 PM

did we ever see the beginning?

haha, ok "sarcasm".

he won the usa, got 3rd in a pro show, and has been in national magazines but he hasn't began. ok dumbass.

sarcasm · « **Reply #49 on:** January 17, 2006, 01:00:08 PM »

Quote from: Bast000 on January 17, 2006, 12:58:17 PM

haha, ok "sarcasm".

he won the usa, got 3rd in a pro show, and has been in national magazines but he hasn't began. ok dumbass.

ok, Bastina Insana, hahahaha, oh brother, what a name.