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Roy Jones Jr. and Anderson Silva are interested in fighting each other. (AP Images)

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. says he is interested in fighting Anderson Silva.

Recently, the UFC middleweight champion spoke about his dream of facing Jones, once one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, in a boxing match.

Now according to Silva's manager Ed Soares, Jones has expressed interest in the idea as well.

"I just spoke with Roy Jones’ management and they are very interested in it," he tells MMAweekly.com. "They think it would break all kinds of pay-per-view records."

"It all kind of started as a dream of Anderson’s," Soares explains, "but if the UFC would back it, it is something that we really would like to pursue. They think it will actually bring together the boxing and MMA communities."

With both fighters on board, the only obstacle could be Silva's UFC contract, which forbids him from participating in combat sports outside the octagon.

"Anderson looks up to Roy Jones, and he would love to test his skills against him. At the same time, we are very loyal to the UFC and would love to represent the UFC in a boxing match with Jones."

Soares says that Jones is “flattered and excited” by the idea.

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