Roy vs. Woods, Talks On-going

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  1. Boxing Fanatic

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    Word inside the Jones camp is that talks between Dennis Hobson of Fight Academy and John Wirt of Square Ring are focusing on a pay-per-view event (this summer) featuring Woods vs. Jones at the Sheffield Arena in the UK. “Woods wants revenge and Jones wants to prove himself against the best,” said the anonymous source. Woods fought Jones in October 2002, but Woods (then 32-1) had not fought a world-class opponent while Jones (then 46-1) had won the middleweight, super middleweight and several versions of the light heavyweight title since turning pro in May 1989. Since that fateful meeting when the corner of Woods threw in the towel in the sixth round, the careers of both fighters have gone up and down. Woods has fought several champions and contenders, including going 1-1-1 with Glen Johnson, the fighter who knocked out Jones in Sept 2004, plus the Englishman has won and lost the IBF light heavyweight title. Woods is now the #2 IBF contender. Jones has had almost another full career after his encounter with Woods, including beating John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title, regaining a version of the light heavyweight title and beating Felix Trinidad last year in one of 2008’s highest grossing pay-per-view events. Jones - although unranked - is regarded as a contender at 175-pounds. Supposedly the deal for the rematch is contingent upon British television buying the fight so that there is enough money to pay Jones, whose name and resume does deserve a high-salary. More to follow!
     
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  2. splasher25

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    Sorry but i don't think it will sell if it's a PPV. :-(
     
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  3. Boxing Fanatic

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    Nice one. Go Roy!
     
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  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Jones Jr. Vs Woods II.
    has "Why" written all over it.
     
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  5. Boxing Fanatic

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    Woods wants revenge.
     
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  6. raiderjay

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    I went to Jones/Woods in Portland. I wouldn't want to see an older/slower version of that fight again. The main supporting bout was McKart/W.Wright 3. What was I thinking????????
     
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  7. Boxing Fanatic

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    Roy's like Holyfield, he'll never quit.
     
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  8. djm

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    Odd to call Jones "unranked"... he's top-10 in all 4 organizations. Ironically, Woods is only ranked by the IBF... he's not in the top-15 of the other 3.

    Woods is better than Sheika, at least. What, exactly, the point is though, only Roy knows.
     
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  9. RagamuffinMan

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    Two fighters who should have retired.

    One a legend seemingly intent on tainting his legacy, the other a good boxer who was never quite good enough to mix it with the best.

    Milking it. Shame.
     
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  10. Chud

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    apparently the deal rest on UK tv buying it, wont happen.
     
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  11. splasher25

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    Mind you thought, if i lived near sheffield i'd got watch just to get to see a ATG like Jones Jr. fight.
    Same with MAB against Khan, would of gone to watch that if i lived closer.
     
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  12. Galileo Galilei

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    This is a rematch we've all been waiting for.
     
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  13. OBCboxer

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    I think this is a measuring stick for how much more Roy can carry on successfully since this is the last opponent Jones fought at Light Heavy in his prime.
     
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  14. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good God.

    I can just see Woods waving the ref over...
     
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  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Anyone that thinks Roy will go over to the UK to fight is crazy. It is not going to happen. It is a boring fight anyway Woods is horrible he lost every round to an old Antonio Tarver for gods sake.
     
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