Roy Jones, Likely Opponent For Felix Trinidad

[borikua]

It's almost a done deal. Jones has to beat Hanshak(sp?) first, and the fight will be at a catch weight of 170. The venue is still not know. Trinidad is back in the gym already.

Link to article in spanish...

http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/b..._de_tito/80290

[-Antonio-]

Two old stars who are desperatly trying to gain some attention and a quick buck. It will probably be on PPV and Im not interested in it at all since niether have anything to gain.

[Mistah_2]

This is sad, really sad.

[jamesbrown]

long as they don't get hurt and bring action i'm a fan of this fight

[Phantasm]

I'm for it. Tito was calling Roy out after the Joppy fight (I believe it was), saying he wanted Roy when we got by Hopkins. So he's probably been lookiing for this for some time. I understand they are acquaintances too, so it shouldnt be too hard to set up. I'll watch it, though it doesnt have much bearing on the rankings now. Just a big name for one of the two to have on his respective resume before Canastota.

[jack_the_rippuh]

I hope that Tito KOs him with all my heart, but at this point I just don't see how it's possible.

Shame, shame, shame on Roy Jones Jr.
I hope Trinidad KOs him.

[cupcrazy01]

Babel Fish Translation

In English:
Roy Jones, Jr, will be the rival of Felix "Tito" Trinidad once consumes its return to Ring in the month of next January. Jones, Jr, must overcome first a Anthony Hanshaw, that will face next the 14 of July in Mississippi, in lawsuit of the slight heavy weight (175 pounds).

The Tito-Jones fight could be made in a weight near 170 pounds. "If the people who have spoken fulfill with which they say, Roy Jones is one more a more real fight for Tito", said Felix Trinidad, father, in interview with this newspaper. Although Tito has not said officially that it returns, the words of its father, manejador and trainer basically confirms it. During the past weekend, promotional Don King traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with the Trinidad and to study one short list of candidates with the purpose of choosing the ideal rival to fight in January of 2008. According to the greater one of the Trinidad, only lack that the rivals say "yes" and to negotiate some details more.

Why to return? "it is not the news that Tito retired because I retired. But, to Tito it much still has left. He is a healthy human being, it has never had vices and its body responds to him well. It has much potential ". What must demonstrate? "Tito does not need to make race, nor to conquer titles. It is not that it must prove nothing, but to demonstrate that still it can make what it likes, besides contribute to which already did in the boxing. Sure it will make much money in the way ". To contribute what specifically? "Don King was clear when saying that Tito makes lack in the boxing. That it needs to be active. We are not going to move to nobody. It is to contribute, not to divide ". Tito already is 34 years old, does not run a health risk? "Why? It is a risk that takes the boxers. The important thing is to prepare it in such a way that it does not receive (the blows)".

It does not seem to him that already it spent the time of Roy Jones? "During the meeting, King called it by telephone and Jones spoke very many. I did not understand because I do not speak to him English, but said that it is interested in facing Tito. Also Wright was mentioned to the winner between Bernard Hopkins and Winky, and to the own Mayweather. Jones is most viable because Tito is heavy and would come lowering from weight. In addition, it was in the inkpot when Tito came raising ". But Jones already is 38 years old. "Hopkins is greater and continues still fighting".

And Mayweather, Jr? "it was spoken, but I do not see it viable. If against Of the Hole, Mayweather weighed 150 pounds, Tito raising in 160 would be an unequal fight. Neither I give it, nor the volume ". When then they begin to work? "Tito is already training. I will be a month in Mexico and Tito needs to be preparing the body for when I return already I have enough estámina. I believe that it will be the same equipment that always has been faithful to Tito ".

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Take it for what it's worth, but this makes me want to root for Hanshaw. I'm in favor of Tito-Taylor in Jan 2008, not Mayweather or Jones Jr.

[micky_knox]

i'll watch this

[jack_the_rippuh]

i'll watch this

You're a Tyson fan.
Guys like you live for mismatch fights.

[Xcel]

I just hope the undercard is decent. Fights like this should be used to showcase up and coming talent. Stock the card full of guys that have potential be stars.