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Jorge Masvidal is set for another role in the combat sports world. ‘Gamebred’ turned into a promoter starting Gamebred Boxing Promotions. The UFC fighter also has an upcoming bout against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. However, this hasn’t stopped the UFC welterweight to prioritize his promotion. This time, Gamebred Boxing Promotions has a great fight set for his promotion in April.

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Roy Jones Jr. is set to combat in a fight at Masvidal‘s promotions. The Olympic medal winner will face Anthony Pettis in a match. The fans reacted upon seeing the training video of the 54-year-old.

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Fans react as Jorge Masvidal and Roy Jones Jr train together

The UFC fans have given their strong reaction upon seeing the boxing legend train. ‘Gamebred’ posted the video as a promotion for Jones Jr.’s upcoming fight. The boxing legend is to face Anthony Pettis in April. The post on Instagram was captioned, “@royjonesjrofficial is getting ready for @gamebredboxingpromotions against Anthony “Showtime” Pettis on Saturday, April 1st in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.”

One fan said, “Bro is like 60”. 

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Another fan commented, “Watch this legend at the 1988 Olympics. Amazing still going 35 years later”.

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Furthermore, one social media user said, “Damn he old”.

However, one Instagram user said, “Bad match up 🙁 but iss okay, hope pettis takes it easy.

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A fan said, “LEGENDARY! YALL MUST OF FORGOT!”

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While one fan said, “Ayo, get me a promotor like this one day”.

One fan added, “We didn’t forget Roy… we just want you to leave it be…”

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Fans were concerned about Masvidal’s preparation against Burns

One of the fans in the comment section showed their concern about ‘Gamebred’s fight against Gilbert Burns. The fan commented, “I wonder if you are getting ready for Burns, my dude”.

However, ‘Durinho’ on the other hand, seems to be preparing for UFC 287. The UFC welterweight said in an interview,the guy knows how to fight…I think he’s he’s up there, very tough. One of the top guys in the division for sure”.

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It remains to be seen how Masvidal responds to the statements by ‘Durinho’. The fans will be eager to know his response. What do you think about the latest post by ‘Gamebred’? Are you excited to see Roy Jones Jr.? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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