Henderson probably next for Silva; RJJ talk won’t die
Henderson ‘Probably’ Next at 185; Roy Jones Jr. Talk Lingers A middleweight title defense against Dan Henderson is probably next…
Henderson ‘Probably’ Next at 185; Roy Jones Jr. Talk Lingers
A middleweight title defense against Dan Henderson is probably next for Silva, according to White.
Silva talk continues to linger.Henderson is coming off a highlight-reel knockout over Michael Bisping at UFC 100, but judging from facial expressions, Silva didn’t look too interested with the rematch when White mentioned it Saturday night. The Brazilian had joked and teased throughout the postfight news conference; when Henderson was mentioned, Silva wasn’t grinning. He’d rather box Roy Jones Jr., who was reportedly in the audience at UFC 101.
White reiterated that he doesn’t like the Jones Jr. idea.
I respect boxing, he said, careful to express his respect for Jones Jr. as well. I respect the sport of boxing. … I don’t know what would happen if Anderson Silva went in to box Roy Jones Jr. I just don’t see the point. This is MMA; this is what we do.