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Roy Jones Jnr has retired from the sport after winning his final fight in his hometown in Florida. Photo: AFP

Roy Jones Jnr cruises to decision victory in final fight of his stellar career; says only UFC legend Anderson Silva would coax him out of retirement

The 49-year-old American ends his incredible fighting career with a record of 66-9 including 47 wins by way of knockout

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Six-time world champion Roy Jones Jnr brought down the curtain on his remarkable career with a decision win over Scott Sigmon at the Bay Centre in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida on Thursday night.

The 49-year-old American ends his fighting career with a record of 66-9 including 47 wins by way of knockout.

Judges gave the veteran, widely regarded as one of the finest boxers of his generation, a comfortable win with all three of them scoring the contest 98-92 in his favour.
Jones was far too good for his opponent Scott Sigmon. Photo: Twitter

Afterwards, the future hall-of-famer declared the only way he would return to the ring would be to face 42-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.

One of the most gifted athletes in the history of the sport, Jones was a massive favourite to bow out with a win against Sigmon and did not disappoint a fervent home crowd as he dominated the 30-year-old whose record fell to 30-12-1 (16 KOs).

A clowning Jones, determined to enjoy his final bout, was too classy for the game Sigmon, who rarely posed a threat.

During his storied career Jones captured world titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight.

“There are things I wanted to accomplish that I knew were no longer within my reach,” Jones said ahead of his swansong. “I love boxing, even out of my prime I love boxing like I did when I was champ. But you can’t go on forever no matter how much you love it. It’s time, I’m ready to say goodbye.”

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: ‘You can’t go on forever ... I’m ready to say goodbye’
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