Roy Jones to fight Sheika in hometown return

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  1. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Roy Jones to fight Sheika in hometown return

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    PENSACOLA, Florida (AFP) — Former four-division world champion Roy Jones will fight here in his hometown on March 21 against Omar Sheika in a light-heavyweight bout, promoters told ESPN Monday.
    Jones, who turned 40 last week, is 52-5 with 38 knockouts. It will be the first fight for Jones in his hometown in 10 years.
    Jones last fought in November when he lost a unanimous decision in New York to undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe. Jones has lost four of his past seven fights over the past five years.
    Sheika, a 32-year-old US fighter, is 27-8 with 18 knockouts who has not fought in 17 months and has had only one bout since September of 2005. Sheika lost three world title bouts and three others for lesser global crowns.
     
  2. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Apparently there is MMA bouts on the same card :scaredas:
     
  3. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Unfortunately the end is hear for the ATG RJJ.
     
  4. Boxing Genius

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  5. Smokin'

    Smokin' Member Full Member

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    Unfourtuantely, the article on ESPN said he has no intention to retire.
     
  6. HauntingTheHoly

    HauntingTheHoly Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sheika by BRUTAL knockout, in the later rounds. I'll say the 11th.
     
  7. BadJuju83

    BadJuju83 Bolivian Full Member

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    Roy will win, mores the pity.

    If he wins and retires I'm happy, but I dont see it, I think he will go on for a bit and coz of his name he is gonna stay in the top 10 of LH.