By Rick Reeno
The fight most experts said would never happen, Roy Jones Jr. is coming back to the ring in order to meet Antonio Tarver for the third time. Anwar Richardson of the Tampa Tribune has reported that the fight is practically a done deal, pending final approval from both promoters, but Brad Jacobs, Jones' senior adviser, views it as a mere formality. The bout appears to set for October 1, 2005, on pay per view. Jacobs believes that the event will be held in Las Vegas.
Antonio Tarver is fully ready for the upcoming bout and is planning to fight at his best to prove that he did not stop Jones with a lucky punch. Jones will be returning in his first bout since getting knocked out by Glen Johnson last September.
"I'm excited about this fight because I know this is what the fans want. Roy Jones has been on top of the game for a long time. His fans love him and they are anxious to see if he can vindicate himself." said Tarver to the Tribune
"I heard he's been in the gym training and I'm happy he's motivated once again and plans to give it his all. He understands he has to come through me to get the credit he wants. He knows that fact as well as anybody. I have to take this fight serious. I've come too far to backslide now. I want to stay on top of the game and I'm finally going to get my just due. I'm getting up for this fight because he's Roy Jones Jr. Some people said maybe he had an off-night when I beat him, or I closed my eyes and landed a lucky punch."
