Junior Jones

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Junior Jones
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Jones in 2010
Born (1970-12-19) December 19, 1970 (age 53)
Brooklyn, New York City,
New York, U.S.
Other namesPoison
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm) [1]
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins50
Wins by KO28
Losses6

Junior Jones (born December 20, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2002. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title from 1993 to 1994 and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight title from 1996 to 1997. He also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) featherweight title from 1999 to 2000.

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Amateur career

As an amateur, Jones won the New York Golden Gloves tournament twice. [2]

Professional career

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Jones (third from right) in 2010

Jones boxed professionally for thirteen years, holding notable wins over former world champions Orlando Canizales and Tracy Harris Patterson. Jones made his professional debut on June 8, 1989, scoring a first-round technical knockout against George Young. He won his first 32 professional boxing matches. Jones defeated Jorge Eliécer Julio to win the WBA bantamweight title on October 23, 1993. Jones made one successful defense, but lost his title after being stopped in eleven rounds by John Michael Johnson on April 22, 1994; they had previously fought on August 10, 1989, with Jones winning by unanimous decision (UD). More than two years later, on November 22, 1996, Jones scored his most significant victory by handing then-undefeated Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera his first loss to win the WBO super bantamweight title, thus becoming a two-weight world champion. [3] A minor controversy arose at the end of their fight when Barrera's cornermen entered the ring after he had been knocked down in the fifth round. This forced the referee to disqualify Barrera rather than award a stoppage to Jones. In their rematch, which took place on April 18, 1997, Jones won a close UD to defend his title.

On December 19, 1997, Jones lost the title after being stopped in four rounds by 1988 Olympic gold medalist Kennedy McKinney. [4] In his next fight, on September 12, 1998, Jones was again stopped in the fourth round, this time by WBC super bantamweight champion Érik Morales. On April 10, 1999, Jones won the vacant IBO featherweight title with a late stoppage of Richard Evatt in the eleventh round. [5] In his first defense, on April 29, 2000, he lost the title to IBF featherweight champion Paul Ingle in an eleventh-round stoppage. [6] Jones won three matches in a row, before losing his final boxing match to Ivan Alvarez in 2002. [2]

Professional boxing record

56 fights50 wins6 losses
By knockout285
By decision211
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
56Loss50–6Ivan AlvarezUD10Dec 6, 2002 Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
55Win50–5Johnny WalkerUD10Aug 29, 2002Arena Boxing Gym, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
54Win49–5Mike JuárezKO7 (12), 1:05Oct 20, 2001 Stratosphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant IBA Continental super featherweight title
53Win48–5Manuel SepedaUD10Apr 19, 2001 Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52Loss47–5 Paul Ingle TKO11 (12), 1:16 Apr 29, 2000 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBO featherweight title;
For IBF featherweight title
51Win47–4 Tracy Harris Patterson MD10Nov 12, 1999 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
50Win46–4 Richard Evatt TKO11 (12), 2:31 Apr 10, 1999 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant IBO featherweight title
49Win45–4 Tom Johnson UD12Feb 17, 1999 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant IBA super featherweight title
48Loss44–4 Érik Morales TKO4 (12), 2:55Sep 12, 1998 Bullring by the Sea, Tijuana, MexicoFor WBC super bantamweight title
47Loss44–3 Kennedy McKinney TKO4 (12), 2:41 Dec 19, 1997 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost WBO super bantamweight title
46Win44–2 Marco Antonio Barrera UD12Apr 18, 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO super bantamweight title
45Win43–2 Marco Antonio Barrera DQ5 (12), 2:59 Nov 22, 1996 Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won WBO super bantamweight title;
Barrera disqualified after his cornermen entered the ring too early
44Win42–2Tommy ParksTKO5 (10), 1:15Sep 10, 1996Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win41–2Wilson SantosUD10Aug 20, 1996Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Win40–2 Orlando Canizales SD12Mar 23, 1996Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won IBC super bantamweight title
41Win39–2Armando NavarroTKO1 (10), 1:30Jan 12, 1996Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
40Win38–2Alberto RendonUD10Dec 2, 1995Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
39Win37–2Tomas ValdezTKO2Oct 6, 1995Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38Win36–2Jesus ChavezKO3Sep 9, 1995 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
37Win35–2Shawn WilkinsPTS10May 19, 1995New York City, New York, U.S.
36Win34–2Nelson Ramon MedinaUD10Mar 11, 1995Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35Loss33–2Darryl PinckneyTKO3 (10)Oct 22, 1994 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win33–1Orlando FernandezUD10Jun 12, 1994Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33Loss32–1 John Michael Johnson TKO11 (12), 1:21 Apr 22, 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA bantamweight title
32Win32–0 Elvis Álvarez UD12Jan 8, 1994Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.Retained WBA bantamweight title
31Win31–0 Jorge Eliécer Julio UD12Oct 23, 1993 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBA bantamweight title
30Win30–0Francisco AlvarezTKO12 (12), 2:40Aug 10, 1993 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
29Win29–0Francisco GomezTKO2 (10), 1:19Jun 24, 1993Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win28–0Juan Pablo SalazarKO4 (12), 1:17 Mar 6, 1993 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
27Win27–0Felizardo CarrascoTKO2 (10), 2:00Jan 15, 1993 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
26Win26–0Jose QuirinoKO3 (12), 0:44 Nov 13, 1992 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
25Win25–0Eddie RangelTKO7 (12), 0:14Sep 17, 1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
24Win24–0Max GomezUD10Aug 20, 1992Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win23–0Arturo NavaTKO1 (10), 2:36Jun 23, 1992 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
22Win22–0Diego AvilaTKO5 (10), 2:59Mar 6, 1992Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
21Win21–0Dadoy AndujarTKO9 (12), 2:23Dec 12, 1991Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant USBA bantamweight title
20Win20–0 Rolando Bohol UD10Oct 24, 1991 Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
19Win19–0Ramon SolisTKO2 (10), 3:00Aug 15, 1991Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win18–0Alejandro SanabriaTKO7 (10), 1:16Jun 13, 1991 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win17–0Jose Luis VegagilUD10May 2, 1991 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win16–0Juan CarazoMD10Mar 1, 1991Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0Marcos ClaudioTKO2 (8), 1:28Jan 20, 1991Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0Claudemir Carvalho DiasTKO2 (8)Dec 13, 1990 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Felix MartiTKO6 (8), 2:16Oct 18, 1990 Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0Adan AvilesKO1, 1:57Sep 27, 1990 Waterloo Village, Byram Township, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Anthony BarelaUD8Aug 5, 1990Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Angel GonzalezTKO2, 2:47Jun 24, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0Guadalupe BarajasKO1 (8)May 18, 1990Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0Fermin RodriguezKO4Mar 30, 1990 Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
7Win7–0Angel GonzalezUD6Feb 20, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Carlos ReynaTKO2 (6), 2:40Jan 12, 1990 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Ruben NevarezTKO5Nov 16, 1989Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Charlie MontanaKO2Sep 14, 1989 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 John Michael Johnson UD4Aug 10, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Quincy PrattPTS4Jun 23, 1989Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0George YoungTKO1Jun 8, 1989 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

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References

  1. 1 2 HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Paul Ingle fight.
  2. 1 2 Jones, Michael J (May 2013). "Junior Jones; "Barrera is a sore loser..Naz didn't want to fight me"". Live Fight. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  3. ↑ Smith, Timothy W. (September 3, 1998). "Boxing: Notebook; Junior Jones Likes His Chances". The New York Times . The New York Times Company. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
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  6. ↑ "Ingle survives scare to win". BBC Sport . BBC. April 30, 2000. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Eddie Cook 		USBA bantamweight champion
December 12, 1991 – March 1993
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Mario Diaz
Vacant
Title last held by
Clarence Adams 		WBC Continental Americas
bantamweight champion
March 6, 1993 – October 1993
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Armando Salazar
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by IBC super bantamweight champion
March 23, 1996 – November 1996
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Max Gomez
Vacant
Title last held by
Gregorio Vargas 		IBA super featherweight champion
February 17, 1999 – October 1999
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jose Luis Castillo
Vacant
Title last held by
Radford Beasley 		IBO featherweight champion
April 10, 1999 – April 29, 2000 		Succeeded by
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
October 23, 1993 – April 22, 1994		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBO super bantamweight champion
November 22, 1996 – December 19, 1997		Succeeded by
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