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 6, which begins filiming shortly. Syvelester Stallone will play Rocky Balboa, and Tarver will co-star as heavyweight champion Mason Dixon. Much more to follow until then, REMEMBER WHERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST! (12:00 AM EST)