Khaberni - American boxer Roy Jones Jr. is planning a friendly match with retired French football player Thierry Henry.
Jones admitted he might consider a bout against Henry following the recent pictures Henry posted on his social media accounts, showcasing his remarkable physique.
Famous Boxer Challenges Thierry Henry
Jones Jr. (57 years old) stated that he would jump into the ring to face Henry if he received a "suitable" financial offer, as he put it.
He was quoted by the British newspaper "The Sun" saying, "Would I consider an exhibition bout with Thierry Henry? Given the sport I belong to and who I am, if the offer is right, why not?"
He added, "If someone comes with a good financial offer, I would definitely get excited and say this is a reason for me to return to boxing again."
The American boxer continued, "Currently, I do not want to regain my fitness and I definitely won't do it for free because I've spent many years training, but I would change my mind if someone said we have a certain amount of money for an exhibition offer."
Jones Jr. is one of the most famous boxers in history, having won numerous world championships in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions.
The American Boxing Writers Association named him "Boxer of the Decade" for the 1990s, noting that his professional career spanned from 1989 until his retirement in 2023.
Henry's Display
Henry (48 years old) previously showcased his well-toned body in a noticeable manner, as well as posted videos of his workout routine.
Henry retired from football in 2014 and enjoyed a successful professional career on the green pitch with several teams including Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, and Barcelona.
Henry won several major titles including the English Premier League (2), La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona.
On the international front, Henry represented the French national team in 123 matches, scoring 51 goals and providing 30 assists according to the renowned website "Transfermarkt", and winning 3 titles with Les Bleus: the FIFA World Cup 1998, UEFA Euro 2000, and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
