Guillermo Jones

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Guillermo Jones
Born
Guillermo Agustin Jones

(1972-05-05) May 5, 1972 (age 52)
Colón, Panama
Other names
  • El Felino
  • El Jefe
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins41
Wins by KO31
Losses3
Draws2
No contests1

Guillermo Jones (born May 5, 1972) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2017. He held the WBA cruiserweight title from 2008 to 2012, and challenged twice for the WBA super welterweight title in 1998.

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Professional career

Jones made his professional debut in 1993 as a welterweight, and was a world champion as a cruiserweight 20 years later in 2013 [1] He won his first 21 bouts in Panama, but was then stopped in Venezuela in two rounds by David Noel of Trinidad and Tobago in September 1997. He avenged that loss two months later in Panama by first round Knockout. Now aligned with promoter Don King, Jones fought two light middleweight WBA world title bouts against Laurent Boudouani in 1998. He drew once and lost the rematch by split decision in 12 round contests.

Jones fought his way through four weight classes. Later fighting as a cruiserweight in 2002, he fought Johnny Nelson for the WBO World cruiserweight title, drawing in 12 rounds in his third world title attempt. Most in attendance thought Jones had done enough to win the title from Nelson.

After yet another split decision loss in 2005 to future cruiserweight world title holder Steve Cunningham, Jones rebounded the same year with knockouts of Kelvin Davis and Wayne Braithwaite.

Jones got a shot at WBA World Cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan on September 27, 2008 and won the WBA world title by tenth round stoppage. He was the heaviest, and the oldest professional fighter from Panama to have achieved a world championship when he became Panama's 28th world boxing champion. [2] After winning the WBA title, Jones created controversy when he went through a two year period of inactivity while remaining WBA world champion.

In August 2010, the WBA finally threatened to strip Jones of his belt unless he defended his world title. As a result, he made his first defense of his world title against Valery Brudov in October 2010, scoring an eleventh round stoppage in Panama City.

Jones second defense of his title was scheduled to take place on June 25, 2011, against then undefeated Ryan Coyne. A few days before the fight, Jones pulled out, citing a back injury sustained following a training session. [3] Jones later announced he would make a mandatory defense against Yoan Pablo Hernández. [4] The fight was scheduled to take place in Germany on August 27, 2011, but the bout was cancelled with no specific reason.

Jones the defended his WBA world title against Mike Marrone. The fight took place in Florida on November 5, 2011, with Jones retaining his title via a TKO in the sixth round. After over a year of inactivity, Jones was declared the champion in recess after he backed out of a title defense against boxer Andres Taylor of Pennsylvania. Denis Lebedev of Russia won the interim WBA World title and then won the vacant WBA World title after Jones refused to fight him. After 18 months of inactivity, Jones traveled to Russia to fight Lebedev and settle matters regarding who the legitimate WBA world champion was, himself or Lebedev.

On May 17, 2013, Jones, the WBA World Cruiserweight champion 'in recess', cut and closed the left eye of Denis Lebedev in the first round. He eventually knocked out the other WBA World Cruiserweight champion 'claimant', Denis Lebedev of Russia, at 1:54 of the eleventh round to settle the issue once and for all as to who the true WBA World Cruiserweight champion was.[ citation needed ] The bout is the first WBA World title bout in which two defending champions of the same world title belt faced each other. Jones inflicted horrific punishment on Lebedev, inflicting enough damage to Lebedev's right eye to perhaps end his career for medical reasons. Observers felt the bout should have been stopped early, but the Russian Boxing Federation would not stop the bout so it would go the distance, putting Jones in the position of having to knock Lebedev out in hostile territory to keep his title.

In October 2013, Jones was stripped of his title for failing a drug test for his WBA unification fight with Lebedev, with Lebedev being reinstated as full champion. A rematch between Lebedev and Jones has concordantly been ordered by the WBA. Jones again tested positive, and was stripped of the title, however recent allegations of Russian tampering with drug testing has put this finding in doubt. [5] In December 2013, Jones was reinstated by the WBA as Champion in Recess. [6]

Professional boxing record

47 fights41 wins3 losses
By knockout301
By decision112
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Win41–3–2 (1)Ytalo PereaSD11Nov 18, 2017Renaissance Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicWon vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title
46Win40–3–2 (1)Garrett WilsonMD6Jul 2, 2016Teamsters Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45Win39–3–2 (1)Daniel CotaUD10Nov 20, 2015Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
44NC38–3–2 (1) Denis Lebedev KO11 (12), 1:54May 17, 2013 Crocus City Hall, Moscow, RussiaWBA cruiserweight title at stake;
Originally a KO win for Jones, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
43Win38–3–2 Michael Marrone TKO6 (12), 1:55Nov 5, 2011Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA cruiserweight title
42Win37–3–2 Valery Brudov TKO11 (12), 2:16Oct 2, 2010 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaRetained WBA cruiserweight title
41Win36–3–2 Firat Arslan TKO10 (12), 2:33Sep 27, 2008 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyWon WBA cruiserweight title
40Win35–3–2Zack PageUD8Jul 7, 2007 The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
39Win34–3–2 Jeremy Bates TKO1 (8), 1:44Jan 6, 2007 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
38Win33–3–2 Wayne Braithwaite TKO4 (12), 2:26Sep 3, 2005 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Retained WBA Fedelatin and WBC Latino cruiserweight titles
37Win32–3–2 Kelvin Davis TKO4 (10), 0:42May 21, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36Loss31–3–2 Steve Cunningham SD10Apr 2, 2005 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
35Win31–2–2Antonio BerroaKO1 (12), 2:09Dec 3, 2004 Figali Convention Center, Panama City, PanamaRetained WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight title;
Won vacant WBC Latino cruiserweight title
34Win30–2–2Luciano TorresTKO1 (12), 1:48Mar 16, 2004 Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight title
33Draw29–2–2 Johnny Nelson SD12Nov 23, 2002 Storm Arena, Derby, EnglandFor WBO cruiserweight title
32Win29–2–1Sione AsipeliUD10Jul 13, 2002Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio, U.S.
31Win28–2–1Tim WilliamsonSD10Apr 13, 2002 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
30Win27–2–1Victor MacielTKO1 (10), 1:21May 19, 2001Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
29Win26–2–1Allen WattsUD10May 20, 2000Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
28Win25–2–1Jaffa BallogouUD6Dec 18, 1999 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
27Win24–2–1Jose Maquina RojasTKO2 (10), 2:59Oct 9, 1999Magnum Eventus, Panama City, Panama
26Win23–2–1Santos DanielsTKO6 (10), 1:47Sep 4, 1999 Balboa Civic Center, Panama City, Panama
25Loss22–2–1 Laurent Boudouani SD12May 30, 1998 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For WBA super welterweight title
24Draw22–1–1 Laurent Boudouani MD12Feb 13, 1998 The Pit, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For WBA super welterweight title
23Win22–1David NoelTKO1 (12), 1:05Nov 29, 1997Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, PanamaRetained WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title
22Loss21–1David NoelKO2 (12)Sep 27, 1997Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title
21Win21–0Alejandro UguetoTKO5 (12), 1:42May 3, 1997Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, PanamaRetained WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title
20Win20–0Jorge Luis VadoKO1 (10)Feb 28, 1997Colón, Panama
19Win19–0Alejandro UguetoPTS12Oct 7, 1996Maracay, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title
18Win18–0Gilberto BarretoKO1 (12), 1:04Jun 15, 1996Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title
17Win17–0Eduardo RodriguezKO2 (10), 2:53Apr 20, 1996Hotel Washington, Colón, Panama
16Win16–0Manuel FlorianTKO2 (10)Mar 29, 1996Hipódromo Presidente Remón, Panama City, Panama
15Win15–0Carlos Alberto ArrietaKO1 (12), 2:41Mar 15, 1996Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, PanamaRetained WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
14Win14–0 José García KO1 (12)Feb 2, 1996Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, PanamaRetained WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
13Win13–0Manuel AlvarezKO1 (12)Sep 18, 1995 Maracay, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
12Win12–0Ricardo SimarraTKO4 (12), 1:50Aug 5, 1995Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, PanamaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
11Win11–0Antonio OcasioKO3 (12), 0:32Jul 15, 1995Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, PanamaWon vacant Panamanian welterweight title
10Win10–0Marcelino QuirozKO2 (8), 2:35Apr 1, 1995Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
9Win9–0Rafael OrtizKO1 (10)Feb 4, 1995Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
8Win8–0Felix Jose HernandezTKO2 (10)Oct 15, 1994Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
7Win7–0Jaime MayorgaTKO1 (12), 1:45Sep 3, 1994Colón, PanamaWon vacant WBC FECARBOX welterweight title
6Win6–0Edison MartinezTKO1 (8), 1:49Jun 4, 1994Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
5Win5–0Manuel AlvarezSD8Feb 5, 1994Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
4Win4–0Ramon BarreraTKO1 (6)Dec 28, 1993Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
3Win3–0Jorge Eliecer OrtizTKO1 (4), 2:18Dec 4, 1993Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
2Win2–0Manuel FlorianUD4Oct 16, 1993Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
1Win1–0Gabriel CamarenaTKO1 (4), 1:25Jul 17, 1993 Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Felix Rojas
WBC FECARBOX
welterweight champion

September 3, 1994 – August 1995
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Nino Cirilo
Vacant
Title last held by
Eduardo Rodriguez
Panamanian welterweight champion
July 15, 1995 – June 1996
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tito Mendoza
Vacant
Title last held by
Andrew Murray
WBA Fedelatin
welterweight champion

August 5, 1995 – June 1996
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Andrew Murray
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Orlando Aguirre
WBA Fedelatin
super welterweight champion

June 15, 1996 – September 27, 1997
Succeeded by
David Noel
Preceded by
David Noel
WBA Fedelatin
super welterweight champion

November 29, 1997 – February 13, 1998
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Castillo
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Andres Pineda
WBA Fedelatin
cruiserweight champion

March 16, 2004 – May 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Andres Pineda
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Kahwagi
WBC Latino
cruiserweight champion

December 3, 2004 – March 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eliseo Castillo
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Andres Pineda
WBA Fedelatin
cruiserweight champion

September 3, 2005 – December 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Andres Pineda
Vacant
Title last held by
Andrey Fedosov
WBA Fedelatin
heavyweight champion

November 18, 2017 – present
Incumbent
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA cruiserweight champion
September 27, 2008 – October 30, 2012
Status changed
Succeeded by
Honorary boxing titles
New title WBA cruiserweight champion
In recess

October 30, 2012 – May 17, 2013
Failed to regain world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Denis Lebedev