american boxer Roy Jones Jr. who also has Russian nationality, will meet the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight titleholder on April 1 Anthony Pettis .
The fight in eight rounds will take place in Milwaukee (USA) according to the rules of boxing. The fight will take place as part of a show organized by the company of American fighter Jorge Masvidal.
“I’ve always wanted to work with Roy Jones to some degree. He will fight someone who has inspired me so many times in my career. WEC Champion, UFC Champion. Pettis has won by knockout in multiple weight classes, c It’s crazy what this guy has done in his MMA career. Great drummer.
Roy Jones has agreed to fight a living legend, one of the best fighters, martial arts athletes, Anthony Pettis, Masvidal said as quoted by boxingscene.
Jones is 54 years old and has held titles in four weight classes. In the professional ring, he won 66 (47 by knockout), suffered nine losses. In his last fight, Jones defeated Scott Sigmon in February 2018.
Pettis is 36 years old, in mixed martial arts, he won 25 fights, suffered 14 defeats.
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Source : MatchTV
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