This Saturday night, January 19, The Boss Rick Ross will be joining Roy Jones, Jr. on his walk to the ring for his fight against Felix Trinidad in New York at Madison Square Garden.
The fight, titled “Bring On The Titans,” Ross is expected to
literally bring Jones from his dressing room to the ring while
performing his new single “Boss.”
“Roy really represents the struggle,” Ross said via statement.
“He’s got the heart of a true champion, he doesn’t let anything stand
in his way. He’s a true ‘Boss’ in every sense of the word. I got a lot
of respect for Felix as a fighter and of course it’s gonna be a great
fight, but you know I have to ride for my man Roy. It’s a great honor
to bring him into the ring.”
“Boss” which features T-Pain is the second single from Ross’ sophomore album ‘Trilla,’ which hits stores March 11.
Jones, who has previously stepped into the booth to rap, also expressed his admiration for Ross. “Rick Ross is an inspiration,” Jones Jr. said, also via statement.
“I follow his career and every time he comes out with a new album I buy
it. I really enjoy it.”
There has been recent talk that Jones would be brought out by Georgia rapper Pastor Troy,
who was reportedly requested by Jones to pen an intro song “Bring On
the Titans,” specifically for the match. That confusion has been
cleared up, as the event publicist for Don King Promotions confirmed that Rick Ross is the only performer confirmed to walk the boxer to the ring.
The HBO Pay-Per-View event will also serve as a fundraiser for the
Susan G. Komen Foundation. “Bring on the Titans” event promoter Don
King has already pledged $100,000 toward the cause and voiced his hopes
to raise one million dollars toward fighting breast cancer.
The Roy Jones, Jr. vs. Felix Trinidad “Bring on the Titans” boxing
match will be televised live on Pay-Per-View tomorrow at 9 p.m. EST.
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