By Mark Vester
Former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. has been making the rounds during several promotional appearances in the UK. During some of those appearances, Jones has challenged WBA heavyweight champion David Haye to a fight in early 2011. Haye defends his title on November 13 in Manchester against Audley Harrison. Jones has lost his last two bouts, dropping a twelve round decision to Bernard Hopkins April, and a first round TKO defeat to IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in 2009.
A rep for Haye's promotional company, Hayemaker Promotions, has already shot down the fight and said David is not interested. According to respected scribe Kevin Mitchell of The Guardian, Jones (54-7, 40KOs), turning 42-years-old in January, is likely to pursue a fight with former three time heavyweight champion Evander Holfyield (43-10, 28KOs), who recently turned 48.
If that's true, it wouldn't be the first that a Jones-Holyfield fight was explored. The fight was discussed a several years ago. The two egos made it a very difficult fight to make. Holfyield saw himself as the A-side of the fight, which Jones did not agree with. Feeling a sense of disrespect, Holyfield brushed off Jones' advances. This time around they might have a much easier time getting it done, when you considering their circumstances.
