Roy Jones Jr. To Face Vyron Phillips on UR Fight PPV Card

When you hear Roy Jones Jr. has an upcoming fight…

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BoxingScene.com is reporting that Roy Jones Jr. has selected his opponent for his UR Fight internet PPV. In possibly the smartest fight he’s had in a long time, Roy Jones was to select a fan to fight, and that fan could win $100,000. The fan that was chosen, professional MMA fighter, Vyron Phillips (5-3).

The fan that was chosen, professional MMA fighter, Vyron Phillips (5-3). Roy can’t just beat up any old fan, he chose someone with combat sports experience, but maybe he should have gone with a more grappling based fighter. In Phillips five wins, 4 have come via TKO/KO. On paper, Jones has the experience, plus, this is boxing, not MMA. But with Jones’ chin… Let’s hope Jones doesn’t get embarrassed.

Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (62-9, 45KOs) finally has an opponent for the UR Fight internet pay-per-view on March 20th at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

As previously reported, Jones will be the headliner of the card, where a lucky fan would have the opportunity to win a $100,000 if they are able to beat the former champ.

Fans were required to submit videos to UR Fight. The submitted video had each fan/fighter explain why UR Fight should select them to fight Jones.

The selected opponent is unknown 33-year-old MMA fighter Vyron Phillips, who has a 5-3 record in MMA. Phillips will have the opportunity to win the biggest payday of his career if he is able to beat the former champ.

The last time the 47-year-old Jones was in the ring, he was brutally knocked out in four rounds in December by former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli in Russia.

The internet pay-per-view will have four main bouts, each in a different genre to attract a variety of different fans.

MMA fighters Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping will battle in a grappling match.

Former WWE superstars Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio Jr. will have a pro wrestling match.

UFC legends Tank Abbott and Dan Severn will clash in an MMA rules rematch. Abbott replaced Ken Shamrock, who was originally announced to face Severn.

h/t Boxing Scene

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