John Jackson (Virgin Islands boxer)

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John Jackson
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Real nameJohn Jackson
Nickname(s)Dah Rock
Weight(s) Light Middleweight
Middleweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Born (1989-01-16) January 16, 1989 (age 34)
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO16
Losses4
Draws0

John Jackson (born January 16, 1989) is a professional boxer from the Virgin Islands, who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics at welterweight. He challenged once for the WBC super welterweight title in 2016.

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In 2022, Jackson was convicted of raping a 15-year old girl and producing child pornography.

Family

John Jackson is the brother of light-heavyweight boxer Julius Jackson and the son of boxer Julian Jackson.

Career

At the PanAm Games in 2007, Jackson's first bout was against favorite Demetrius Andrade; Jackson was beaten in 5:23. At the 2007 World Championships he again lost in the first round, this time to Aliasker Bashirov. However, in the 2008 Olympic qualifiers, Jackson defeated Argentina's Diego Gabriel Chaves and Brazil's Pedro Lima, but lost to Carlos Banteaux of Cuba. These results qualified Jackson to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he scored a 4:2 upset victory over Magomed Nurutdinov before losing 0:10 to Kim Jung-Joo.

In 2009, Jackson moved into professional boxing. His professional record is 21 wins, with 16 coming via the way of knockout, and 4 losses.

Arrest

On February 6, 2019, the Virgin Islands Police Department arrested John Jackson and charged him with having sex with a 15-year-old girl. [1] On 23 February, Jackson was also arrested by Homeland Security Investigations for the production of child pornography stemming from a sexual offense against a 15-year old girl. [2] On April 18, 2019, Jackson was issued a ten-count indictment, charging him with two counts of production of child pornography, three counts of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, one count of first-degree rape, and three counts of second-degree aggravated rape. [3] [4] Jackson was convicted on all charges in April 2022. [5]

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (16 Knockouts), 4 Losses (2 Knockouts), 0 Draws [6]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss21–4 Flag of the United States.svg Eric WalkerUD52018-04-28 Flag of the United States.svg LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win21–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Lucio GalindoTKO12017-07-01 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Municipal Jaltenco, Jaltenco, Mexico
Loss20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jermell Charlo TKO8 (12)2016-05-21 Flag of the United States.svg The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC super welterweight title
Win20–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dennis Laurente UD102015-08-02 Flag of the United States.svg Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
Win19–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Adán Jerez UD102014-11-15 Flag of Argentina.svg Quorum Córdoba Hotel, Córdoba, Argentina
Loss18–2 Flag of Ireland.svg Andy Lee KO5 (10)2014-06-07 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant NABF super welterweight title
Win18–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Jorge Daniel MirandaTKO82013-12-07 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atlético Talleres, Córdoba, Argentina
Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tony HirschUD82013-08-17 Flag of the United States.svg Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Cerresso FortUD82013-04-19 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win15–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Alexis PenaKO12013-03-08 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win14–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Alexander HernandezTKO12012-12-17 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Loss13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Willie Nelson UD102012-09-15 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant NABF super welterweight title
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jesus SeligTKO32012-04-25 Flag of the United States.svg Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin IslandsRetained WBC Youth super welterweight title
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg KeAndrae LeatherwoodTKO62011-12-16 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Islander Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Youth super welterweight title
Win11–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jose Vidal SotoTKO22011-09-19 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Win10–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Jack WelsonTKO32011-04-19 Flag of Uruguay.svg Anfiteatro del Río Uruguay, Paysandú, Uruguay
Win9–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Andres ArayaUD62011-01-09 Flag of Uruguay.svg Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel MartinezTKO42010-10-29 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Municipal, Mexicali, Mexico
Win7–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Valerio MarteTKO12010-08-19 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alvaro Clinton AyalaTKO32010-05-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Mexico
Win5–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Rafael De la CruzTKO32009-12-21 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win4–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jonathan Illas CorderoKO12009-09-26 Flag of the United States.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win3–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg IIdefonso SotoTKO22009-05-30 Flag of the United States.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven GroveTKO12009-03-27 Flag of the United States.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alphonso AlexanderTKO22009-01-30 Flag of the United States.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands

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References

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  2. "Federal Authorities Arrested St. Thomas Boxer for Producing Child Pornography". justice.gov. February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. "John Jackson Facing 15 Years, Indicted on Sexual Offense Charges". 22 April 2019.
  4. "St. Thomas man indicted for Sexual Offenses against a Minor". justice.gov. April 18, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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