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Junior Jones

American boxer

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IntroAmerican boxer
PlacesUnited States of America
isAthlete Boxer
Work fieldSports
Gender
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Birth20 December 1970, Brooklyn, USA
Age54 years
Star signSagittarius
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Height:173 cm
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Biography

Junior Jones (born December 20, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2002. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBA bantamweight title from 1993 to 1994, and the WBO super bantamweight title from 1996 to 1997. Additionally he held the IBO featherweight title from 1999 to 2000.

Amateur career

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

Professional career

Jones (third from right) in 2010

Jones made his professional debut on June 8, 1989, scoring a first-round technical knockout against George Young. A further 31 consecutive victories followed, during which 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 Marco Antonio Barrera his first loss to win the WBO super bantamweight title, thus becoming a two-weight world champion. 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, which 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. 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. In his first defense, on April 29, 2000, he lost the title to IBF featherweight champion Paul Ingle in yet another eleventh-round stoppage. Jones' final fight, on December 6, 2002, was a ten-round UD loss to Ivan Alvarez.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
56 fights50 wins6 losses
By knockout285
By decision211
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
56Loss50–6Ivan AlvarezUD10Dec 6, 2002Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
55Win50–5Johnny WalkerUD10Aug 29, 2002Arena Boxing Gym, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
54Win49–5Mike JuárezKO7 (12), 1:05Oct 20, 2001Stratosphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant IBA Continental super featherweight title
53Win48–5Manuel SepedaUD10Apr 19, 2001Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52Loss47–5Paul IngleTKO11 (12), 1:16Apr 29, 2000Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBO featherweight title;
For IBF featherweight title
51Win47–4Tracy Harris PattersonMD10Nov 12, 1999The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
50Win46–4Richard EvattTKO11 (12), 2:31Apr 10, 1999MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant IBO featherweight title
49Win45–4Tom JohnsonUD12Feb 17, 1999Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant IBA super featherweight title
48Loss44–4Érik MoralesTKO4 (12), 2:55Sep 12, 1998Bullring by the Sea, Tijuana, MexicoFor WBC super bantamweight title
47Loss44–3Kennedy McKinneyTKO4 (12), 2:41Dec 19, 1997Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost WBO super bantamweight title
46Win44–2Marco Antonio BarreraUD12Apr 18, 1997Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO super bantamweight title
45Win43–2Marco Antonio BarreraDQ5 (12), 2:59Nov 22, 1996Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, 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.
42Win40–2Orlando CanizalesSD12Mar 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, 1995Fort 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, 1994Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win33–1Orlando FernandezUD10Jun 12, 1994Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33Loss32–1John Michael JohnsonTKO11 (12), 1:21Apr 22, 1994Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA bantamweight title
32Win32–0Elvis ÁlvarezUD12Jan 8, 1994Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.Retained WBA bantamweight title
31Win31–0Jorge Eliécer JulioUD12Oct 23, 1993Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBA bantamweight title
30Win30–0Francisco AlvarezTKO12 (12), 2:40Aug 10, 1993Memorial 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), 1:17Mar 6, 1993Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
27Win27–0Felizardo CarrascoTKO2 (10), 2:00Jan 15, 1993Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
26Win26–0Jose QuirinoKO3 (12), 0:44Nov 13, 1992Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
25Win25–0Eddie RangelTKO7 (12), 0:14Sep 17, 1992Paramount 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, 1992Knickerbocker 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
20Win20–0Rolando BoholUD10Oct 24, 1991Centrum, 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, 1991The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win17–0Jose Luis VegagilUD10May 2, 1991Etess 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, 1990Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Felix MartiTKO6 (8), 2:16Oct 18, 1990Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0Adan AvilesKO1, 1:57Sep 27, 1990Waterloo 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, 1990Convention 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, 1990Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
7Win7–0Angel GonzalezUD6Feb 20, 1990Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Carlos ReynaTKO2 (6), 2:40Jan 12, 1990Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Ruben NevarezTKO5Nov 16, 1989Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Charlie MontanaKO2Sep 14, 1989Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0John Michael JohnsonUD4Aug 10, 1989Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Quincy PrattPTS4Jun 23, 1989Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0George YoungTKO1Jun 8, 1989Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Professional debut
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