By Mark Vester
Roy Jones Jr. is in Sydney, Australia to help promote the December 2 bout with IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green. Jones told press members that a lot of extra pressure is now hovering over the fight. Last week Jones signed an agreement to fight a rematch with career rival Bernard Hopkins in the early part of 2010. The rematch only happen if Jones is able to get past Green. Jones was already the favorite to win but now there can't be any mistakes.
"It puts a lot more pressure on," said Jones. "You've got to understand I'm coming to do battle against Danny Green, but at the same time, I'm also coming to entertain the Australian people. It's not just about a fight, it's about a fight and a fight I must win, but I'm also here to entertain."
Jones knows there could be as many as 80,000 fans cheering on Green for the win. He doesn't fully expect to be the fan favorite on fight night.
"It feels wonderful to be back, this time under different circumstances, but it feels very good," Jones said. "I was very well welcomed last time I was here. I enjoyed myself a whole lot and I'm looking forward to having a great time again.
"I think I'll be received pretty good, but I'm here for business, to do a job, and I hope that they receive me well. At the same time I can't be hurt if they don't. Danny is Australian, so what would you expect."
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