Jones-Sheika: A Farewell Fight or a Prelude To Jones-Hopkins II?
Initially when I heard that Jones will be fighting Sheika in Roys hometown of Pensacola, Fl. I figured it would be his chance to leave the sport with a win in an entertaining fight for the fans in his backyard. Sheika is no easy win but I think its a fight Jones is confident he can win. I think this was planned to be his last hurrah and he was going to call it a day after the fight. Now that Calzaghe is retired, that may change. Hopkins will be looking for another "meaningful" fight against another older fighter. Roy doesnt have the drawing power he used to, and after the loss to Calzaghe he has even less. Still the only fight for him that would generate interest is a rematch with Hopkins (Although true fans know that even if Jones beats Sheika hes not the guy he used to be). With both men in their 40s and only one still performing well, a fight would have no real importance in the boxing landscape but I bet Hopkins would still like to avenge his loss even at this stage. I also bet that if Roy bets Sheika, his confidence will be restored a bit and he may be up for the challenge. I honestly have no interest in seeing either one of these guys fight again and wish they would both go the way of Calzaghe and retire. Im just speculating..
Psalm 144: Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle
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