Mundine's next 'no name' opponent

Anthony Mundine talks to media at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Pic Peter Wallis Source: Peter Wallis / News Limited

SO HAVE you heard the latest on Anthony Mundine's next opponent?

You know, the guy Choc promised us all would be top 15. Maybe top 10. A fighter with the type of reputation who, The Man has shouted in one proclamation after another, would inch him closer to that megafight with Floyd 'Money' Mayweather.

A genuine contender by the name of ... err, Carson Jones.

Unranked by the four major divisions - which, even with our Maths in Society background, would seem to be outside the best 15 on the planet - Jones is the American boxer handpicked by Team Mundine to fight in Brisbane on a date later this month we refuse to mention here.

And it's because, put bluntly, this fight is less appealing than Aussie Joe Bugner in bike pants.

Call it a truth confirmed by no less than Mundine who, while no shrinking violet, is yet to hold a press conference announcing his rival.

Kell Brook in action with Carson Jones. Source: Getty Images

Same deal Main Event, the Pay-Per-View broadcaster already seeking your $50 in TV commercials that mention where and when the fight is on - but not against who.

"I never put too much thought into it," Mundine told World Boxing News. "I just line em' up and knock them down."

As the punter whose cash they crave, you have the right to ask 'why?'

Could you imagine, for example, Choc not holding a media extravaganza all lights, camera action had he secured one those superstars he covets - and indeed Australian boxing needs - like Saul Alvarez or Miguel Cotto?

And, yes, Team Mundine disciples, we understand the concept of 'stay busy' bouts. Aware too that Jones is a fair fighter who, despite having won just once in his past four outings, was twice defeated by rising British prospect Kell Brook.

But after beating an uninspired Shane Mosley, who has since retired aged 42 and with one win from his final six outings, Mundine promised to go all out. Would have Mayweather within the year, he said.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. in action. Source: Getty Images

But Jones? Two years ago he was held to a draw by Dean Byrne, the former Australian light-welterweight champ and, in his past four outings, has only tasted victory against a rival boasting 12 wins in 30 fights.

Hardly the type of rival who pushes you toward the highest-paid athlete on planet earth.

Indeed, in his last fight, Mayweather made in excess of $80 million. Mundine, meanwhile, lost upwards of $500,000.

So you tell me if Carson Jones closes that gap.

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