Antonio Tarver to Co-Star in Rocky VI

Of course by now, everyone has heard that Sylvester Stallone has decided to reprise the role that made him famous, for an upcoming 6th Installment of the Rocky franchise.

In every Rocky movie to date, there has always been an evil nemesis in which hero Rocky Balboa must defeat in the ring. The nemesis in this 6th script is named Mason Dixon. For weeks Hollywood insiders have speculated who would play the movie’s villain.

BoxingTalk.net has reported that Antonio Tarver may be playing the nemesis Mason Dixon.

From BoxingTalk.net: "Moments ago light heavyweight king Antonio Tarver informed Boxingtalk.com that his representatives are in the final stages of negotiations for a deal that would land Tarver the role of Mason Dixon in the eagerly anticipated Rocky VI, which begins filming shortly. Sylvester Stallone will play Rocky Balboa and Tarver will co-star as heavyweight champion Mason Dixon."

Rocky VI is set to hit theaters in 2006.