Roy Jones Jr, Likely Opponent For Felix Trinidad
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By Mark Vester
(Translated by Mark Vester)
As previously reported, a meeting was held last weekend between former three-division champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad and promoter Don King, discussing a return to the ring in January 2008. The meeting took place at King's Isla Verde hotel suite in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Click Here For More Info)
Several opponents were discussed, including Jermain Taylor, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., the winner of Hopkins-Wright and Roy Jones, Jr.
Primera Hora reports that Roy Jones, Jr. is the likely choice for Trinidad's comeback opponent, if Trinidad actually goes through with his plans to return. Jones would have to win his upcoming light heavyweight bout on July 14 with undefeated Anthony Hanshaw in Mississippi.
Mayweather has called for the fight, but Trinidad's father/trainer said Mayweather would be too small to make a fight with his son.
The fight with Jones would be a catch-weight of 170-pounds.
"Roy Jones is a more of a real fight for Tito", said Felix Trinidad, Sr. "It's not news that Tito left (boxing) because I left. But, Tito is very healthy, never any problems and his body responds well him. He still has a lot of potential".
Trinidad's father said his son is already back in the gym.
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