Jones vs Pettis – Who wins? This is a question that many boxing and MMA fans are asking themselves as they prepare to watch the crossover boxing bout between Roy Jones Jr, one of the greatest boxers of all time, and Anthony Pettis, a former UFC lightweight champion and a dynamic striker. The fight will take place on April 1 at Gamebred Boxing 4, an event promoted by UFC star Jorge Masvidal and his partner Dean Toole.
The fight is a rare opportunity to see two legends from different combat sports face each other in the ring. Roy Jones Jr, who turned 54 earlier this year, has a record of 66-9 with 47 knockouts in his illustrious boxing career. He has won world titles in four weight classes, from middleweight to heavyweight, and is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and versatile fighters ever. He last fought professionally in 2018, when he defeated Scott Sigmon by unanimous decision. He also participated in an exhibition bout against Mike Tyson in 2020, which ended in an unofficial draw.
WHAT TIME IS JONES JR. VS. PETTIS?
- Date: Saturday, April 1
- Start time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. BST
- Viewers in the U.S and the rest of the world can watch the fight live on InDEMAND, PPV.com and UFC Fight Pass PPV.
- The fight will take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
- The main card is set to get underway at 8:00 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. BST.
Anthony Pettis, who is 34 years old, has a record of 24-12 with 11 knockouts and 7 submissions in his MMA career. He is best known for his spectacular knockout of Benson Henderson with a flying kick off the cage to win the UFC lightweight title in 2013. He has also fought in the featherweight and welterweight divisions, and has faced some of the best fighters in the sport, such as Rafael dos Anjos, Eddie Alvarez, Max Holloway, Tony Ferguson and Nate Diaz. He last fought in December 2020, when he defeated Alex Morono by unanimous decision. He then announced his departure from the UFC and his intention to pursue a boxing career.
The fight between Jones and Pettis is intriguing for several reasons. First of all, it is a clash of styles and generations. Jones is a master of speed, reflexes, angles and creativity. He can switch stances, throw punches from unconventional positions, and dodge attacks with ease. He is also known for his showmanship and charisma. Pettis is a fighter who relies on his athleticism, power, accuracy and variety. He can throw kicks, knees, elbows and punches with equal effectiveness. He is also known for his innovation and flair. He has landed some of the most memorable strikes in MMA history, such as the Showtime kick, the Superman punch and the spinning back fist.
Secondly, it is a test of adaptation and preparation. Jones has been boxing since he was 10 years old. He has faced some of the best boxers of his era, such as Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Antonio Tarver and Joe Calzaghe. He knows every aspect of the sport inside out. Pettis has been training MMA since he was 15 years old. He has faced some of the best mixed martial artists of his generation, but he has never competed in a professional boxing match. He will have to adjust to the rules, the gloves, the rounds and the strategy of boxing.
Thirdly, it is a challenge of motivation and legacy. Jones has nothing left to prove in boxing. He has achieved everything he could dream of as a fighter. He is already considered one of the greatest of all time. He is taking this fight because he loves to compete and because he respects Pettis as an opponent. Pettis has a lot to prove in boxing. He wants to show that he can succeed in another sport and that he can hang with one of the best boxers ever. He is taking this fight because he wants to challenge himself and because he admires Jones as an idol.
So who wins? Roy Jones Jr – Anthony Pettis? It is hard to predict the outcome of such a unique fight. Both fighters have their strengths and weaknesses, their advantages and disadvantages. Both fighters have their fans and critics, their supporters and doubters. Both fighters have their reasons to fight and their goals to achieve.
The only way to find out who wins is to watch the fight on April 1 at Gamebred Boxing 4 on pay-per-view or UFC Fight Pass. It will be a historic event that will showcase two legends from different worlds in one ring. It will be a spectacle that will entertain and inspire millions of fans around the globe. It will be a fight that will be remembered for years to come.
JONES JR. VS. PETTIS CARD
ROY JONES JR. VS. ANTHONY PETTIS
JONES JR.: 199.1 lbs
PETTIS: 198.5 lbs
VITOR BELFORT VS. RONALDO SOUZA
BELFORT – 200.9 lbs
SOUZA – 199.9 lbs
JOSE ALDO VS. JEREMY STEPHENS
ALDO – 148 lbs
STEPHENS – 146.9 lbs
LUIS FELICIANO VS. CLARENCE BOOTH
FELICIANO – 143.5 lbs
BOOTH – 144.8 lbs
DEVIN CUSHING VS. DAMIAN MARCHIANO
CUSHING – 131.6 lbs
MARCHIANO – 130 lbs
PEARL GONZALEZ VS. GINA MAZANY
GONZALEZ –125.7 lbs
MAZANY – 126.5 lbs
CECIL CLECKLER VS. JOSHUA BURNS
CLECKLER – 248.5 lbs
BURNS – 275.4 lbs
PRELIMINARY FIGHTS:
BI NGUYEN VS. ANDY NGUYEN – 4 Rounds, Bantamweights
B. NGUYEN – 119.6 lbs
A. NGUYEN – 120 lbs
JOE RIGGS VS. MARKUS PEREZ – 4 Rounds, Cruiserweights
RIGGS – 200.2 lbs
PEREZ – 199.8 lbs
MANDEEP JANGRA vs. RYAN REBER, 4 Rounds Lightweights
JANGRA – 133.9
REBER – 133.9
JAVIER ZAMARRON VS. ROBERTO ARMAS, 4 Rounds, Super Featherweights
ZAMARRON – 131 lbs
ARMAS – 130.8 lbs
CADE HOWELL VS. CHRISTOPHER WINGATE – 4 Rounds, Welterweights
HOWELL – 147.6 lbs
WINGATE – 148 lbs
DANIELLE WYNN VS. DANIELLE COHEN, 4 Rounds, Lightweights
WYNN – 135.4 lbs
COHEN – 134.7 lbs
