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By TK Stewart - There’s a scene in last year’s movie ‘Rocky Balboa’ in which Antonio Tarver’s character, Mason “The Line” Dixon, complains that he isn’t getting the respect he deserves. Despite being the famous and undefeated champion of the world, with all of the trappings of fame that accompany stardom, the public pays him no attention nor takes him seriously. As a result, he’s forced into facing the old champ in Balboa with the idea that it will make people sit up and take notice.
In real life, Antonio “The Magic Man” Tarver finds himself in a similar predicament.
A millionaire several times over, Tarver has an ivory smile and is as engaging and handsome as an athlete that can be found. He’s a well-spoken charmer when he wants to be and he possesses the unique ability to make you believe what he says. He’s a former two-time light heavyweight champion of the world, is married to a beautiful woman, resides in a mansion with a fleet of luxury automobiles parked in the garage – yet Antonio Tarver lives in a dark and su****ious world.
He knows they are out to get him.
It’s not enough that he knocked Roy Jones, Jr. senseless in less than two rounds. After he met Jones at center ring during the referee’s final instructions and asked, “You got any excuses tonight Roy?” It’s not enough that he’s won the light heavyweight championship of the world twice, amassed a fortune in purses and has avenged three of his four career losses. It’s not enough that he’s appeared next to Sylvester Stallone on the silver screen. No, having turned 39 years old just a few days ago, Antonio Tarver still wants more because he says they won’t give him the respect he feels he is owed. [details]
In real life, Antonio “The Magic Man” Tarver finds himself in a similar predicament.
A millionaire several times over, Tarver has an ivory smile and is as engaging and handsome as an athlete that can be found. He’s a well-spoken charmer when he wants to be and he possesses the unique ability to make you believe what he says. He’s a former two-time light heavyweight champion of the world, is married to a beautiful woman, resides in a mansion with a fleet of luxury automobiles parked in the garage – yet Antonio Tarver lives in a dark and su****ious world.
He knows they are out to get him.
It’s not enough that he knocked Roy Jones, Jr. senseless in less than two rounds. After he met Jones at center ring during the referee’s final instructions and asked, “You got any excuses tonight Roy?” It’s not enough that he’s won the light heavyweight championship of the world twice, amassed a fortune in purses and has avenged three of his four career losses. It’s not enough that he’s appeared next to Sylvester Stallone on the silver screen. No, having turned 39 years old just a few days ago, Antonio Tarver still wants more because he says they won’t give him the respect he feels he is owed. [details]
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