Junior Jones

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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, which is a minor world title.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Jones won the New York Golden Gloves tournament twice, winning the finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.[1][2]

Professional career

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Jones (third from right) in 2010

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; Jones had previously defeated Johnson by unanimous decision (UD) on August 10, 1989.

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 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 TKO 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.[1]

He was inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.[7]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
56 Loss 50–6 Ivan Alvarez UD 10 Dec 6, 2002 Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 50–5 Johnny Walker UD 10 Aug 29, 2002 Arena Boxing Gym, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 49–5 Mike Juárez KO 7 (12), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 20, 2001 Stratosphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 48–5 Manuel Sepeda UD 10 Apr 19, 2001 Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 47–5 Paul Ingle TKO 11 (12), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 29, 2000 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBO featherweight title;
For IBF featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 47–4 Tracy Harris Patterson MD 10 Nov 12, 1999 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 46–4 Richard Evatt TKO 11 (12), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 10, 1999 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBO featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–4 Tom Johnson UD 12 Feb 17, 1999 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 44–4 Érik Morales TKO 4 (12), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 12, 1998 Bullring by the Sea, Tijuana, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 44–3 Kennedy McKinney TKO 4 (12), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 19, 1997 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 44–2 Marco Antonio Barrera UD 12 Apr 18, 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 43–2 Marco Antonio Barrera DQ 5 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 22, 1996 Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO super bantamweight title;
Barrera disqualified after his cornermen entered the ring too earlyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 42–2 Tommy Parks TKO 5 (10), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 10, 1996 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 41–2 Wilson Santos UD 10 Aug 20, 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 40–2 Orlando Canizales SD 12 Mar 23, 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBC super bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 39–2 Armando Navarro TKO 1 (10), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 12, 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 38–2 Alberto Rendon UD 10 Dec 2, 1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 37–2 Tomas Valdez TKO 2 Oct 6, 1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 36–2 Jesus Chavez KO 3 Sep 9, 1995 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 35–2 Shawn Wilkins PTS 10 May 19, 1995 New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 34–2 Nelson Ramon Medina UD 10 Mar 11, 1995 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 33–2 Darryl Pinckney TKO 3 (10) Oct 22, 1994 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Orlando Fernandez UD 10 Jun 12, 1994 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 32–1 John Michael Johnson TKO 11 (12), 1:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 22, 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Elvis Álvarez UD 12 Jan 8, 1994 Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Jorge Eliécer Julio UD 12 Oct 23, 1993 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Francisco Alvarez TKO 12 (12), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 10, 1993 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Francisco Gomez TKO 2 (10), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Juan Pablo Salazar KO 4 (12), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 1993 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Felizardo Carrasco TKO 2 (10), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 15, 1993 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Jose Quirino KO 3 (12), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 13, 1992 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Eddie Rangel TKO 7 (12), 0:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 17, 1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Max Gomez UD 10 Aug 20, 1992 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Arturo Nava TKO 1 (10), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1992 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Diego Avila TKO 5 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 1992 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Dadoy Andujar TKO 9 (12), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 12, 1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Rolando Bohol UD 10 Oct 24, 1991 Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Ramon Solis TKO 2 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 15, 1991 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Alejandro Sanabria TKO 7 (10), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 13, 1991 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Jose Luis Vegagil UD 10 May 2, 1991 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Juan Carazo MD 10 Mar 1, 1991 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Marcos Claudio TKO 2 (8), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 20, 1991 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Claudemir Carvalho Dias TKO 2 (8) Dec 13, 1990 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Felix Marti TKO 6 (8), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 18, 1990 Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Adan Aviles KO 1, 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 27, 1990 Waterloo Village, Byram Township, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Anthony Barela UD 8 Aug 5, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Angel Gonzalez TKO 2, 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Guadalupe Barajas KO 1 (8) May 18, 1990 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Fermin Rodriguez KO 4 Mar 30, 1990 Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Angel Gonzalez UD 6 Feb 20, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Carlos Reyna TKO 2 (6), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 12, 1990 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Ruben Nevarez TKO 5 Nov 16, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Charlie Montana KO 2 Sep 14, 1989 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 John Michael Johnson UD 4 Aug 10, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Quincy Pratt PTS 4 Jun 23, 1989 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 George Young TKO 1 Jun 8, 1989 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ a b 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.
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  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.
  4. ↑ Fischer, Doug. "Best I Faced: Kennedy McKinney". The Ring. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Evatt Fails Against Junior Jones". Coventry & Warwickshire News. April 10, 1999. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ingle survives scare to win". BBC Sport. BBC. April 30, 2000. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  7. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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