ROY JONES JR will remain ready to fight Anderson Silva.
They spent many years trying to reach an agreement between the boxing and MMA legends.
Roy Jones Jr. is still available in the hope of fighting Anderson Silva
Silva was prohibited by the UFC from pursuing his dream fight at that time.
Jones, 53, has called the Brazilian, 47-year-old, out again as a free agent, despite a revival in boxing.
He wrote on Instagram: "I'm impressed so I ain't gone sleep on ya Anderson. I'm impressed, so I haven't slept on you'a. Just in case. Lol.
"Don't forget to be prepared. Lol. Good work! Congratulations."
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In 2018, the American retired from professional life, but he returned two years later to face Mike Tyson (55), in an exhibition.
Jones wanted to put on the gloves again after their eight-round fight.
After Silva, the UFC champion, was released by the premier MMA organization, he named Silva his No1 target.
Silva won three fights in the ring, including one against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., an ex-WBC champ.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSHe beat Bruno Machado (35-year-old MMA fighter) on Floyd Mayweather’s most undercard fight in Abu Dhabi.
Jones' callout aside, Silva is still linked to a fight against Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned boxer.
Paul will be back in action on August 14th to face Silva, his celebrity rival Tommy Fury (23), who are both frontrunners in talks.
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