Worried fans make plea to Roy Jones after boxing icon loses points decision to ex-UFC champ Anthony Pettis at age of 54

BOXING fans have called on Roy Jones Jr to retire after he was beaten by Anthony Pettis.

The boxing icon, 54, lost the eight-round fight via majority decision.

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The boxing icon lost to former UFC lightweight champion Anthony PettisGetty

But he looked worse for wear in the ring after the fight and some questioned why he is continuing to fight.

Jones’ clash against former UFC lightweight champion Pettis was his first professional bout since 2018.

He fought Mike Tyson in an exhibition clash in November 2020 but several fans think it is time he gave up the sport.

One wrote: “Man. That’s just sad for a certified legend. But honestly best result and he didn’t go out twitching and toes up. Hope it’s trainer full-time from here.”

Another added: “Roy gotta stop man. Roy gotta stop.”

A third said: “Man I hate seeing stuff like this. Roy is a once in a generation fighter. There is no reason for him to be in the ring at 54 years old.”

And another commented: “Hang it up bro…sheesh.”

However Jones is eyeing a rematch with Pettis, suggesting he wants to entertain the fans.

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He said after the fight: “I like to come in and entertain the fans.

“I think it was a good fight. He did a great job. I think it would be a really good rematch. I don’t do exhibitions, I fight real fights. At 54 years old, that’s a beautiful thing.”

Some fans felt Jones performed well given his age and could have picked up a win.

One remarked: “Bro he fought amazing, btw at 54 years old.”

Another added: “Plot twist he’s outboxing the 36-year-old.”