Julian Jackson (boxer)

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Julian Jackson (born September 12, 1960) is a former professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands who competed from 1981 to 1998. He is a three-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title from 1987 to 1990, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight title twice between 1990 and 1995. Possessing formidable punching power, with a knockout-to-win rate of 89%, Jackson is regarded by many as one of the hardest punchers in boxing history, pound for pound, and was ranked number 25 by The Ring magazine in a 2003 list of the "100 Greatest Punchers".[1] Jackson was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019.

Amateur career

Jackson represented the United States Virgin Islands at the 1979 Pan American Games, losing his first fight to Jose Baret of the Dominican Republic.[2]

Jackson reportedly completed his amateur career with a record of 15 wins, 2 losses.

Professional career

Jackson turned professional in February 1981 and had many of his early fights in Puerto Rico, where he lived for a short time, and gained a shot at WBA super welterweight champion Mike McCallum in August 1986. Jackson hurt the champion on a couple occasions in the first round, but McCallum came storming back with a barrage that forced the referee to stop matters in the second round.

Light middleweight Champion

After McCallum moved up to middleweight, Jackson got his second shot at the now-vacant WBA title in November 1987 against Korean Baek In-chul, winning in three rounds. Baek would go on to win the WBA super-middleweight title a year later. Jackson made three defenses of his crown, against former IBF title-holder Buster Drayton (TKO 3), Francisco DeJesus (KO 8), and future three-time champion Terry Norris (TKO 2). All these defenses were won with a single knockout punch.

First middleweight title reign

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Graham was putting on his typical savvy performance against Jackson: countering, slipping, and dancing out of the way, targeting Jackson's vulnerable eye which started to swell. After being consistently beaten to the punch for three and a half rounds, Jackson then unleashed one of the great right hands in boxing history. After Jackson connected with the punch, Graham was unconscious before he hit the canvas, and was revived only after five alarming minutes.

Defenses against Dennis Milton (KO 1), Ismael Negron (KO 1), and Ron Collins (TKO 5) ended quickly, but Thomas Tate would make Jackson work longer and harder in their August 1992 encounter – Julian had to go to the scorecards for the first time in a title bout in winning a 12-round unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown along the way. At this point Jackson was in the middle of the pound-for-pound rankings.

This would lead to his showdown in May 1993 with another big hitter, Gerald McClellan. This time the challenger prevailed, as Jackson failed to find the knockout blow when hitting McClellan with hard punches and controlling Rounds 2 and 3, with McClellan turning the fight around and knocking Jackson down twice in the fifth round. The second knockdown prompted the referee to stop the fight, after Jackson made it to his feet yet remained unsteady.

After winning his next three fights, Jackson had another shot at the title in May 1994 in a rematch with McClellan. In a very brief fight, Jackson hit McClellan with some hard punches, but Jackson was then hurt himself and put under heavy pressure by McClellan, with McClellan flooring Jackson with a left hook to the body after 65 seconds. The referee counted Jackson out as he rose to his feet.

Second middleweight title reign

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Jackson lost the title in his first defense against Quincy Taylor in August 1995, by a sixth round stoppage. During the fight with Taylor, Jackson tore his rotator cuff and looked a shadow of his former self.

Post title

Jackson would have four more low-key victories, before ending his career with losses to Verno Phillips and Anthony Jones, both in nine rounds, in 1998.

He was inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.[3]

Life after boxing

After retiring from the sport, Jackson joined the ministry and still lives in his birthplace of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. He has continued his involvement in the local boxing field as a trainer and coach, and his three sons, Julius Jackson, Julian Jackson Jr. and John Jackson, have all competed professionally since 2009.

Jackson was once hired by Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas as a way to attract visitors to the park.[4]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
61 Loss 55–6 Anthony Jones TKO 9 (10), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 24, 1998 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Loss 55–5 Verno Phillips KO 9 (12), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 23, 1998 Grand Casino Tunica, Robinsonville, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBU super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 55–4 Eduardo Gutiérrez TKO 3 (10), 0:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 31, 1997 Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 54–4 Terry Ford TKO 2 (10), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 25, 1997 Tropicana Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 53–4 Augustine Renteria UD 10 Dec 7, 1996 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 52–4 Leonardo Aguilar UD 10 Sep 9, 1996 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Loss 51–4 Quincy Taylor TKO 6 (12), 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 19, 1995 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 51–3 Agostino Cardamone TKO 2 (12), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 17, 1995 Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 50–3 Luis Buitron TKO 3 (10) Dec 17, 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, EcuadorScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 49–3 Gerald McClellan KO 1 (12), 1:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 7, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 49–2 Eduardo Ayala UD 10 Mar 4, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 48–2 Jaime Montano TKO 1 (10), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 15, 1993 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 47–2 Carlton Haywood TKO 1 (10), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 1993 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 46–2 Gerald McClellan TKO 5 (12), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 8, 1993 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 46–1 Eddie Hall TKO 4 (10) Dec 13, 1992 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 45–1 Thomas Tate UD 12 Aug 1, 1992 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 44–1 Ron Collins TKO 5 (12), 1:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 10, 1992 Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 43–1 Ismael Negron TKO 1 (12), 0:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 15, 1992 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 42–1 Dennis Milton KO 1 (12), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 14, 1991 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 41–1 Herol Graham KO 4 (12), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 24, 1990 Torrequebrada Hotel & Casino, Benalmádena, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 40–1 Wayne Powell TKO 4 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 16, 1990 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 39–1 John McClendon KO 2 (10) May 18, 1990 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 38–1 Terry Norris TKO 2 (12), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 30, 1989 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Derwin Richards TKO 6 (10), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 13, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Francisco de Jesus KO 8 (12), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 25, 1989 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Buster Drayton TKO 3 (12), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 30, 1988 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Efren Olivo TKO 1 (10) Jun 25, 1988 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Reggie Barnes TKO 1 (10) Apr 16, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 Baek In-chul TKO 3 (12), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 21, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Milton Leaks TKO 10 (12), 0:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 24, 1987 Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Khalif Shabazz KO 1 (10) Dec 19, 1986 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 29–1 Mike McCallum TKO 2 (15), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 23, 1986 Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Derrick Drane TKO 2 (10), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 20, 1986 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Francisco Del Toro KO 2 (10), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 19, 1986 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Mark Allman TKO 1 (10) Mar 22, 1986 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Lopez McGee KO 4 (12) Feb 28, 1986 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Raúl Hernandez TKO 1 (10) Nov 15, 1985 Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 José Padilla TKO 3 (10), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 10, 1985 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Rafael Corona KO 3 (12) Jul 12, 1985 Marriott Hotel, Santa Clara, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Tim Harris TKO 8 (12), 0:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 21, 1984 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Santos Solis TKO 2 (10), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 3, 1984 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Curtis Ramsey TKO 12 (12), 0:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 15, 1984 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Ron Lee Warrior TKO 3 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 20, 1984 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC Continental Americas super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 JJ Cottrell TKO 5 (10), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 16, 1984 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Eddie Gazo KO 2 (10), 0:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 17, 1984 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Carlton Brown TKO 1 (10) Jan 20, 1984 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Jeff Nelson TKO 3 (10), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 15, 1983 Knight International Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 David Plowden KO 3 (10) Jun 25, 1983 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Reinaldo Roque TKO 1 (10), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 18, 1983 Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Jake Torrance TKO 5 (10) Mar 6, 1983 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Dominic Fox KO 2 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 19, 1983 Hato Rey, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Mack Heimbaugh TKO 4 (8) Nov 17, 1982 Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Miguel Sepulveda TKO 3 (8), 0:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 18, 1982 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Al Cook KO 2 (8), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 8, 1982 Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 William Page UD 6 Mar 20, 1982 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Dario De Asa KO 3 (8) Sep 26, 1981 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Edwin Rodriguez KO 1 (6) Aug 15, 1981 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Reyes Escalera TKO 3 (6) May 15, 1981 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Marcelino Flores KO 2 (4) May 9, 1981 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Rafael Ayala KO 1 (4) Mar 5, 1981 Trujillo Alto, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Inocencio Carmona PTS 4 Feb 2, 1981 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Eisele, Andrew. "Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers" Template:Webarchive. About.com. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Maria
del Valle Herrera 		WBC Continental Americas
super welterweight champion
June 20, 1984 – April 1987
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Title next held by
Billy Bridges

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Vacant
Title last held by
Mike McCallum 		WBA super welterweight champion
November 21, 1987 – January 10, 1991
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Title next held by
Gilbert Delé

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Vacant
Title last held by
Roberto Durán 		WBC middleweight champion
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Vacant
Title last held by
Gerald McClellan 		WBC middleweight champion
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