Jono Carroll

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Jono Carroll
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Real nameJonathan Beresford
Nickname(s)
  • King Kong
  • Celtic Warrior
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
NationalityIrish
Born (1992-04-12) 12 April 1992 (age 31)
Dublin, Ireland
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO7
Losses2
Draws1

Jonathan Beresford (born 12 April 1992), better known as Jono Carroll, is an Irish professional boxer who challenged for the IBF junior-lightweight title in 2019.

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Professional career

Carroll began his pro career while in Australia in 2012. After building a 2–0 record he returned home to Dublin where he began fighting under Paschal "Packie" Collins, out of Celtic Warrior Gym, Blanchardstown. [1]

Irish debut

Carroll made his Irish professional debut in November 2014, when he faced Declan Geraghty at the 3Arena. On the undercard of Matthew Macklin vs. Jorge Sebastian Heiland, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that the winner would earn a slot at the following month's Prizefighter tournament in London. [2] Carroll and Geraghty went on to produce 'Fight of the Night', in a bout which ended in the fourth round when Geraghty was disqualified for persistent use of the head, that same fight would go on to win Irish fight of the year. [3] [4]

Prizefighter champion

Carroll really stepped into the limelight when he accepted the invitation and became Prizefighter champion in December. The Dubliner was a relative unknown to British audiences when he defied the odds to defeat Stephen Foster, Gary Buckland, and Michael Devine to take the lightweight title. Carroll subsequently signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport. [5]

Following Prizefighter

Despite being booked to appear on the undercard of teammate Spike O'Sullivan vs. Chris Eubank Jr, Carroll accepted a different fight at just a week's notice. On the Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tyson Fury card in Düsseldorf, Carroll agreed to the longest bout of his career so far, a ten rounder with Miguel Gonzalez. Despite the timing, Carroll outclassed the Honduran from start to finish, winning every round on the way to a unanimous decision victory. "I just went out there and enjoyed myself," he told Sky Sports afterwards. "Because I never fought 10 rounds, I wanted to see what it was all about. I wanted to get through without any injuries. I'm pretty proud of that." [6]

Carroll vs. Quigg

On March 7, 2020, Carroll fought former world champion Scott Quigg. Carroll dominated Quigg over the whole fight and managed to stop him in the eleventh round to earn the TKO victory. [7]

Carroll vs. Hughes

In his next fight, Carroll fought Maxi Hughes. While Carroll was a big favorite, Hughes managed to narrowly outbox Carroll and win the fight in a major upset via unanimous decision. [8]

Carroll vs. Vences

On September 11, 2021, Carroll fought Andy Vences, then ranked as #7 at super featherweight by the WBA. Carroll won the fight via majority decision, with the scorecards reading 97-93, 97-93 and 95-95 in his favour. [9]

Professional boxing record

27 fights24 wins2 losses
By knockout70
By decision162
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Win24-2–1Miguel MarriagaUD1018 Mar 2023Agenda Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
26Win23-2–1James CherejiUD82 Dec 2022Humo Arena, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
25Win22–2–1Patrick Ayi AryeeTKO4 (10), 2:0718 Mar 2022 Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
24Win21–2–1Aelio MesquitaKO2 (8), 2:2711 Dec 2021 Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
23Win20–2–1Andy VencesMD10 11 Sep 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, US
22Win19–2–1Romic AirapeteanRTD4 (8), 3:0027 Mar 2021Club Saga Heredia, Malaga, Spain
21Loss18–2–1 Maxi Hughes UD1012 Aug 2020LS-Live, Wakefield, England
20Win18–1–1 Scott Quigg TKO11 (12), 2:147 Mar 2020Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
19Win17–1–1Eleazar ValenzuelaUD1024 Aug 2019Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
18Loss16–1–1 Tevin Farmer UD1215 Mar 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USFor IBF junior-lightweight title
17Draw16–0–1Guillaume FrenoisSD128 Dec 2018 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
16Win16–0Declan GeraghtyTKO9 (12), 2:1230 Jun 2018Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained IBF Inter-Continental junior-lightweight title
15Win15–0Humberto de SantiagoTKO3 (12), 2:1618 Nov 2017The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental junior-lightweight title
14Win14–0John QuigleySD1217 Jun 2017 Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon vacant IBF European junior-lightweight title
13Win13–0Juan Luis GonzalezPTS83 Dec 2016Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland
12Win12–0Damian LawniczakPTS629 Oct 2016 Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
11Win11–0Simas VolosinasPTS424 Sep 2016Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, England
10Win10–0Jordan EllisonPTS67 May 2016Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
9Win9–0Miguel GonzalezUD1028 Nov 2015 ESPRIT arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
8Win8–0Barrington BrownTD5 (6), 1:0218 Jul 2015 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandTechnical decision after Carroll cut from accidental head clash
7Win7–0Carlos PerezPTS611 Apr 2015 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
6Win6–0Michael DevineUD36 Dec 2014York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Lightweights III – Final
5Win5–0 Gary Buckland UD36 Dec 2014York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Lightweights III – Semi-final
4Win4–0 Stephen Foster SD36 Dec 2014 York Hall, London, England Prizefighter: The Lightweights III – Quarter-final
3Win3–0Declan GeraghtyDQ4 (4), 0:5615 Nov 2014 3Arena, Dublin, IrelandGeraghty disqualified for head butt
2Win2–0Pornchai SithpajukKO2 (4), 1:217 Dec 2013Kingsway Indoor Stadium, Perth, Australia
1Win1–0Matthew SedenUD416 Dec 2012WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia

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References

  1. ↑ "Sky the limit? Exclusive interview with Prizefighter Champion Jono Carroll". Boxing News and Views. 3 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Geraghty and Carroll fighting for Prizefighter slot". Irish Boxing. 12 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Carroll wins Dublin derby and fight of the night as Geraghty is disqualified". Irish Boxing. 15 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Carroll: Geraghty would be a leap back- he doesn't want the rematch anyway". Irish Boxing. 24 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Matchroom sign Prizefighter winner Jono Carroll and welterweight prospect Jeff Saunders". Sky Sports. 5 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Klitschko vs Fury: Jono Carroll beats Miguel Gonzalez over 10 rounds". Sky Sports. 28 November 2015.
  7. ↑ Lewis, Ron. "Jono Carroll Dominates, Beats Up, Stops Scott Quigg in Eleven". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Maxi Hughes outhustles Jono Carroll to win upset decision". The Ring. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Vences vs Carroll - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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