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Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 10:24 GMT
Jones v Tarver photos

Tarver started the quicker in Las Vegas

Defending WBC light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver had the higher work-rate throughout

Jones spent much of the early rounds on the ropes

Challenger Roy Jones spent much of the fight soaking up Tarver's punches on the ropes

Jones launches a rare attack on Tarver

Jones, who had to lose 25 pounds to make the weight, looked tired throughout and rarely threatened Tarver

Jones was hit like he had never been hit before

Jones says he will not fight again at light-heavyweight and hopes to have one last hurrah - against Mike Tyson

Tarver was convinced he would get the judges' decision

Tarver looked to have done enough to get the judges' decision and was convinced he had won

Jones now holds the WBC light-heavyweight and WBA heavyweight belts

Jones was lucky to get a majority decision and add the WBC light-heavyweight title to his WBA heavyweight belt



SEE ALSO
Jones regains WBC crown
09 Nov 03 |  Boxing
Jones eyes Tyson or Lewis
15 Jul 03 |  Boxing


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