Jones Jr. on superfight against Anderson Silva: 'If Weidman wins we'll do a boxing match'

Anderson Silva He never hid his dream of facing boxer Roy Jones Jr. in a boxing match. And the duel against the star of the 'noble art' could be very close to happening. Jones Jr. revealed that all Spider needs to do is win the rematch against Chris Weidman at UFC 168, on December 28th, so that the Brazilian's boxing debut can be scheduled.

"I know Anderson Silva win Chris Weidman, we will have a boxing match, which is what he wants. If he wins and becomes the champion again, I have to be ready to face him, because I'm sure Anderson will come at me with everything”, said Roy, who admitted his interest in fulfilling the Brazilian's wish.

“I want to give him what he wants so much. Anderson said it's his lifelong dream, and we have to make it come true. He is a great athlete, both in attack and defense”, said Roy Jones Jr. to the North American website 'Boxing News Online'.

Throughout his boxing career, Roy Jones Jr. won 54 victories, 40 of which were by knockout, and suffered eight defeats. He, who is currently 45 years old, was world champion in the middleweight, super-middleweight, light-heavyweight and heavyweight divisions.

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