When NFL Stars Decide To Become Boxers

By: Sean Crose
Standing six feet, nine inches tall is almost par for the course when it comes to modern boxing. Heavyweight notables Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Deontay Wilder are all pushing seven feet in height. Back in 1979, however, being extremely tall was something unusual for a fighter. It was also unusual for the NFL. No wonder, then, that Ed "Too Tall" Jones garnered a lot of attention both on and off the field. A member of the legendary Dallas Cowboys, Jones decided to retire after