By Mark Vester

It only took sixteen years to make. Both Golden Boy Promotions and Square Ring have confirmed that Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins have signed an agreement to fight each other in early 2010. Jones won a decision over Hopkins back in 1993 to capture the vacant IBF middleweight title.

Dan Rafael was advised that a 50-50 deal is in place - but if there is a knockout, then the loser receives 40% and the winner gets 60% of the pot. The fight will only happen if Jones is able to beat IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green on December 2 in Australia.

Over the years, there were numerous negotiations to make a rematch between them. For one reason or another, the talks always fell apart.

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