Last night in Milwaukee, Wis, Anthony Pettis picked up a professional boxing debut win against 54-year-old Roy Jones Jr. Pettis.
The former UFC and WEC world champion took the majority decision on the scorecards, with the scores reading 76-76, 77-75, and 78-74 in the main event of Gamebred Boxing 4.
The event was put together and promoted by former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal.
Jones believed he had done enough to get the victory utilizing his experience and angles to overwhelm Pettis at times. However, two of the judges sided with the Milwaukee native to much delight of his hometown fans in attendance.
Pettis Praises Roy Jones Jr.
Following the bout, Pettis gave his full props to Jones for being 54 years of age and still performing like he did:
“Man, he’s 54 years old, but you’ve got to give it up for this guy,” said Pettis. “He’s a legend in the sport, a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). Praise God for allowing me to get this opportunity. Give it up for Roy Jones Jr., man.
“I’m going to take it one fight at a time, take it day by day,” continued Pettis. “I’m 1-0 as a pro and I’m excited for what the future holds.”
Jones on the other hand, was pleased he got to entertain those who paid to watch the fight, and believes he taught Pettis a lot between the ropes.
Jones Jr. said, “For me, I like to come in and entertain the fans. My job is to come in and make sure that the fans get what they paid for, and I’m all good with that. I think it was a good fight. He did a great job and fought a very smart fight. I think I educated him and taught him a lot in this fight. So I think if I fought him again it would be even better because he knows a lot more now. I think it would be a really good rematch.
“I don’t do exhibitions, I fight real fights,” added Jones Jr. “I’m not an exhibition guy, I’m a real guy. I want to win, or I want to lose. But I’m going to go out on my shield, and I want to be able to do it again as many times as I want to. At 54 years old, that’s a beautiful thing, and he already said he’d do it again because one judge had it even. So that’s what I love.”
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