Just days after confirming that Sylvester Stallone will star in the sixth Rocky film, the film industry is anxiously awaiting the name of the actor who will play his opponent. Fighter Antonio Tarver is currently in final talks to play the role of Mason Dixon in Rocky VI, which will begin filming soon. Sylvester Stallone will reprise his role as Rocky Balboa. This comes as interesting news, as we now know that Stallone has hired Roy Jones, who was recentlydefeated by Antonio Tarver in their third battle in the ring, as his personal trainer for the film. Jones was recently. Stallone has also reportedly mentioned that he wants Jones to play his rival, but time will tell which of the two boxers will be chosen. Sylvester Stallone is writing and producing the project, which follows Balboa, who is now retired, taking one last fight in the ring against a young boxer. |