“U Gonna Hurt That Man He a UFC Fighter”: Fans Excited as Roy Jones Jr. Hypes Up Next Fight Against Anthony Pettis

Former boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. is making a comeback to the ring, but this time he’ll be facing off against former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in a highly-anticipated cross-sport matchup. The age and experience gap between the two fighters, Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis add an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming bout.

Jones, in his 50s and with no fights since 2018, will be facing off against Pettis, an active MMA fighter with a notable record of 24 wins and 10 losses. Regardless of the age and experience difference, both Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Pettis are approaching the upcoming cross-sport matchup with determination and seriousness.

Doubts and Jokes from Fans: Can Roy Jones Jr Defeat a UFC Fighter?

On his Instagram, Jones posted about the fight, hyping up the event and encouraging fans to buy tickets and tune in to the pay-per-view broadcast. Fans responded with excitement with some expressing their belief in Jones’ abilities and others joking about the potential mismatch between a boxing legend and an MMA fighter.

One fan, @virgo5hit, joked, “Roy u gonna hurt that man he a ufc fighter 😂😂.”

Another, @ronnies_srt, expressed doubts about Jones’ current abilities, saying, “Prime Roy was magical and from another planet. This current Roy Jones is slow and barely throws punches.”

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However, many fans expressed their admiration for Jones and his career, with @m37_jase calling him “the 🐐 in my eyes” and @gamebredboxingpromotions simply saying, “See you soon🥊💥.”

There was also one fan, @jermo_g_official, who couldn’t believe the news and joked, “april fools ya’ll 🤣🤣😂😂.”

Despite the age and experience gap between the two fighters, both Jones and Pettis seem to be taking the fight seriously and are looking forward to putting on a show for their fans. The fight is set to take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and will be available for purchase on pay-per-view through cable and satellite providers, as well as through UFC Fight Pass and PPV.com. With both fighters eager to prove themselves and the potential for a high-profile upset, this matchup is sure to be one that fans won’t want to miss.

As the fight approaches, the question remains: will Jones be able to turn back the clock and show that he still has what it takes to compete at a high level, or will Pettis pull off a surprise victory? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: this matchup has the potential to be a must-see event for combat sports fans.

So, are you excited about the Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis fight? Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments!

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