Carson Jones

Last updated
Carson Jones
Born
Carson Jones

(1986-08-19) August 19, 1986 (age 37)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Other namesMr.
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins41
Wins by KO31
Losses15
Draws3
No contests2

Carson Jones (born August 19, 1986) is an American professional boxer at welterweight and the former USBA welterweight champion. [1] He is also the former NABA light-middle weight champion, the former WBC Continental Americas light-middle weight champion (May 7, 2009), and the former NABA USA light middleweight champion. He achieved his highest ranking in May 2012, when he was placed as the #4 rated welterweight in the world by the IBF. [2]

Contents

Professional career 2004 to 2009

Jones began his professional career at the age of 18 on October 5, 2004 with a TKO win over Sheldon Mosley. [3] Starting in the light-middle weight division he would go on to earn a record of 23-7-1(15 KOs) by the end of 2009. He credits his early losses to his previous management throwing him in the ring prematurely. For losses, by the end of 2009, his opposition’s combined recorded was 102-19-8. His first lost came by way of unanimous decision to Favio Media (7-1-2) to whom he had previously fought to a draw. [4]

Carson Jones vs Alfonso Gomez

After turning age 20 a little more than two weeks prior, Jones fought Alfonso Gomez at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California on August 25, 2006. Throughout the match Gomez aggressively pressured an outmatched Jones, eventually winning a premature and controversial stoppage in the eighth and final round. Jones was clearly unharmed and able to continue defending himself but the referee declared a TKO.

Carson Jones vs. Jesus Soto Karass

On February 6, 2009 Jones fought Jesus Soto Karass at the Maywood Activity Center in Maywood, California. Although Karass scored two knockdowns in the 3rd round, the fight was highly competitive. Karass would win by unanimous decision although being deducted one point for hitting Jones in the back of the head.

Carson Jones vs. Tyrone Brunson

Jones met Tyrone Brunson on December 4, 2009 at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. Brunson had scored a record 20 first-round knockouts in his first 21 professional fights but the quality of opposition that he had faced was debatable. By the third round Jones effectively exposed Brunson’s lack of skill by countering with a devastating combo, flooring him for the first time in his career. Jones then aggressively pounded Brunson until earning a stoppage by TKO. [5]

Professional career 2010 – present

Jones changed management in 2009 and by 2010 began routinely fighting as a welterweight. [6] He has amassed a record of 13-2-1 (8 KOs) since 2010 with one loss coming by split decision and the other by majority decision.

Carson Jones vs. Said Ouali

Carson and Said Ouali clashed on September 17, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz. After a competitive 7 rounds, Jones stopped Ouali after his right eye became swollen shut. Jones was leading on all the score cards at the time. In addition, Jones scored a knockdown in the 4th round.

Carson Jones vs. Ricardo Williams Jr.

Jones swam through Ricardo Williams Jr. with a fourth-round TKO at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 15, 2011. Williams is best known for his performance in the 2000 Olympic Games which saw him win a Silver Medal as a light welterweight. Nonetheless, Carson’s dominance was convincing as he scored three knockdowns en route to his victory.

Carson Jones vs. Kell Brook

On July 7, 2012 Jones and Kell Brook went to war at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Billed as the “Edge of Glory” the match was an IBF welterweight title eliminator pairing the undefeated Brook against Jones in his first overseas appearance. Jones adopted a reserved strategy for the first half of the bout allowing his opponent to win all of the first 6 rounds, while gradually landing body blows. Over the second half of the match Carson increased the pressure breaking Brook’s nose, targeting his body, and winning the majority of the final six rounds. Despite this, Brook won a majority decision. [7]

Jones’ determination and drive in the fight impressed many spectators in the UK resulting in him being awarded the 2012 Overseas Fighter of the Year recognition by the British Boxing Board of Control. [8]

Current and previous titles

On April 18, 2008, Jones beat Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez by unanimous decision to win the vacant NABA USA light middleweight title.
[9]
On May 7, 2009 Jones convincingly handled Michi Munoz by TKO in round 10 of 12 to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas light middle weight title. He would later vacate the title. [10]

On April 22, 2010 Jones beat Jason LeHoullier by TKO to win the NABA light middleweight title. He would later lose the title to Rogerio Pereira by split decision. [11]

Jones fought veteran boxer Michael Clark on May 5, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jones scored a victory after Clark was unable to continue after an accidental low blow in the second round. The TKO loss was the fourth KO loss of Clark’s career and gave Jones the USBA welterweight title. To date, Jones has successfully defended his title twice.

Professional boxing record

40 Wins (30 knockouts, 10 decisions), 13 Losses3 Draws [12]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss40-13-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Cheeseman UD102018-02-03 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, England
Loss40-12-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio Margarito TD7 (10), 3:002017-09-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua City, Mexico
Win40-11-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ben HallTKO6 (10)2016-11-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, England
Win39-11-3 Flag of the United States.svg Starr JohnsonKO2 (8)2016-08-20 Flag of the United States.svg Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Win38-11-3 Flag of the United States.svg Mikel WilliamsTKO3 (6)2016-04-30 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss37-11-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Rose UD122015-08-01 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craven Park, Hull, Yorkshire, England
Win37-10-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Rose TKO1 (12)2015-02-14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Win36-10-3 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon Miller KO3 (12)2014-09-27 Flag of the United States.svg OKC Downtown Airpark, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss35-10-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kell Brook TKO8 (10), 1:072013-07-13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craven Park, Hull, Yorkshire, England
Win35-9-3 Flag of the United States.svg Travis HartmanKO3 (6), 1:232013-04-25 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Draw34-9-3 Flag of Ireland.svg Dean Byrne PTS82012-12-08 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Olympia, Kensington, London, England
Loss34-9-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kell Brook MD122012-07-07 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England
Win34-8-2 Flag of the United States.svg Allen ConyersTKO9 (12), 0:252012-04-26 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma Defended USBA welterweight title
Win33-8-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo Williams Jr. TKO4 (12)2011-12-15 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Defended USBA welterweight title
Win32-8-2 Flag of Morocco.svg Said Ouali RTD 7 (19), 3:002011-09-17 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada
Win31-8-2 Flag of the United States.svg Germaine SandersTKO6 (8), 2:052011-07-09 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win30-8-2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Clark TKO2 (12), 1:532011-05-05 Flag of the United States.svg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, OklahomaWon vacant USBA welterweight title
Win29-8-2 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Rahman YusubovTKO4 (8), 2:052010-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win28-8-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Donovan CastanedaTKO1 (8)2010-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas
Win27-8-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto ValenzuelaTKO5 (6), 1:172010-11-09 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss26-8-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Rogerio PereiraSD102010-09-10 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas Loss NABA light middleweight title
Win26-7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Jason LeHoullierTKO9(10), 0:512010-04-22 Flag of the United States.svg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, OklahomaWon vacant NABA light middleweight title
Draw25-7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Delray RainesMD62010-03-19 Flag of the United States.svg Choctaw Gaming Center, Durant, Oklahoma
Win25-7-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Eloy SuarezUD52010-01-28 Flag of the United States.svg Coca-Cola Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win24-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone Brunson TKO3 (10), 2:392009-12-04 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
Win23-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Adelaydo GonzalezUD82009-10-24 Flag of the United States.svg Kay John Hammonds Center, Joplin, Missouri
NC22-7-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Eloy SuarezND52009-08-25 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win22-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Steve WalkerTKO3 (6), 0:442009-07-25 Flag of the United States.svg Kay Yeager Coliseum, Wichita Falls, Texas
Win21-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Michi Munoz TKO10 (12), 1:002009-05-07 Flag of the United States.svg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, OklahomaWon vacant WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
Win20-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Dan WallaceTKO4 (6), 1:432009-03-28 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Win19-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike McGuireTKO2 (6), 2:292009-03-12 Flag of the United States.svg First Council Casino, Newkirk, Oklahoma
Loss18-7-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus Soto Karass UD102009-02-06 Flag of the United States.svg Maywood Activity Center, Maywood, California
Win18-6-1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Alexis DivisionTKO3 (8) 1:372009-01-16 Flag of the United States.svg Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win17-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Shaun HinkleTKO2 (4) 0:502008-11-24 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win16-6-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Donovan CastanedaUD8 (8)2008-09-20 Flag of the United States.svg Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win15-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg John HuskeyTKO2 (4), 2:352008-07-22 Flag of the United States.svg Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win14-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Adelaydo GonzalezUD102008-04-18 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Loss13-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Chris GrayUD62008-01-19 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington
Win13-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Adelaydo GonzalezMD62008-01-04 Flag of the United States.svg Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss12-5-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Garcia UD102007-06-08 Flag of the United States.svg Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas
Loss12-4-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Freddy Hernández SD102006-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California
Loss12-3-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Alfonso Gomez TKO8 (8), 2:282006-08-25 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California
Win12-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Justin FlanaganUD42006-07-21 Flag of the United States.svg Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win11-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff CarpenterTKO 3 (4), 1:17 2006-06-15 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
Win10-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Brad HillKO 1 (4), 1:48 2006-05-06 Flag of the United States.svg Farmers Market, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win9-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Adam CapoTKO3 (6), 2:162006-04-26 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Loss8-2-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Luciano PerezTKO6 (8), 2:372006-02-17 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Win8-1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Julian TownsendMD62006-02-02 Flag of the United States.svg Henry Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, California
Win7-1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Keon JohnsonUD62005-11-18 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana
Loss6-1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Favio MedinaUD62005-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
Win6-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Verdell Smith UD42005-10-04 Flag of the United States.svg Gaillardia Country Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win5-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Donovan CastanedaSD42005-08-02 Flag of the United States.svg Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri
Win4-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry CunninghamTKO1 (4), 3:00 2005-07-22 Flag of the United States.svg El 2002 Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Draw3-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Favio MedinaD42005-06-16 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
NC3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle ShermanND42005-04-15 Flag of the United States.svg El 2002 Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve VincentTKO22005-01-13 Flag of the United States.svg Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, Saint Charles, Missouri
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg David MoltonTKO12004-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Centro de Espectaculos El 2002, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Sheldon MosleyTKO42004-10-05 Flag of the United States.svg Gaillardia Country Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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