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Last update: 01-16-2009 Read more by Mark Vester

Roy Jones Jr.-Omar Sheika Tentative For March 21?

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By Mark Vester

According to BoxingScene's Keith Idec, several sources indicate that light heavyweight contender Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) has reached a deal for a fight with former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) on March 21. The fight will take place in at the Pensacola Civic Center in Jones' hometown of Pensacola, Florida.

Jones, who turned 40 on Friday, is coming off a one-sided decision loss to Joe Calzaghe from last November. Sheika has battled with inactivity and weight issues over the last few years. He last fought in September, stopping journeyman Tiwon Taylor in four rounds.

The Jones-Sheika encounter may end up headlining an independent pay-per-view that Jones will promote under his company, Square Ring.

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on 01-19-2009 by Chase8400

Roy wants to leave on a winning note while facing decent competition. Remember, this is the same Sheika that won rounds against Calzaghe before getting opened up. He is no joke and will provide Roy with a winnable fight in front of the home town crowd for their loyalty over the years. I would go ...

on 01-19-2009 by Chase8400

[QUOTE=darkstar777;4605207]I heard Roy was having money problems. How can Roy have financiual issues when he's been making millions of dollars from 1998-til now?[/QUOTE] Roy was making millions in 1992. His original HBO contract had him livin' large. I have never heard of any financial proble...

on 01-19-2009 by bigflip55

this is a safe coming home party for rjj, i just hope he gets to showcase some of his old flare. after the fight with joe i need to see rjj havin fun again :trink26:

on 01-18-2009 by boxaholic

Omar Sheika is a fan favorite. He always has entertaining fights and gives the fans what they want a fight. Even though RJJ is a ATG and Sheika is no where near RJJ's Caliber I love this fight.

on 01-18-2009 by myau1

This is a real shame. One of the greatest fighters of all time has been reduced to fighting fringe club fighters. Please retire Roy. This is quite shameful.