Roy Jones Jr., 54, has lost his comeback fight.
The Hall of Famer, entering a sanctioned fight for the first time in more than five years, lost by majority decision to 36-year-old former UFC champion Anthony Pettis in an eight-round cruiser fight on Wednesday. Seven in Milwaukee.
The official scores were 78-74 and 77-75 for Pettis, and 76-76.
The bout was competitive throughout and Jones fought urgently in the final few rounds but overall he was beaten by Pettis, who was making his boxing debut.
Jones later said: “For me, I love to come and entertain the fans.
