Best fights of John David Jackson
Over 16 years as a professional, John David Jackson has compiled a 36-4 (20) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John David Jackson defeats Reggie Johnson
On October 1, 1993 John David Jackson fought Reggie Johnson for the WBA middleweight title. Jackson was 30 years old with a record of 29-0, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 34-2-1. Jackson was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jackson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. John David Jackson KOs Michele Mastrodonato
On December 19, 1992 John David Jackson defended his WBO super welterweight title against Michele Mastrodonato. Jackson was 29 years old with a record of 27-0, and Mastrodonato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Michele Mastrodonato via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
3. John David Jackson stops Pat Lawlor
On June 9, 1992 John David Jackson defended his WBO super welterweight title against Pat Lawlor. Jackson was 29 years old with a record of 24-0, and Lawlor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Pat Lawlor via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
4. John David Jackson stops Lupe Aquino
On December 8, 1988 John David Jackson fought Lupe Aquino for the vacant inaugural WBO super welterweight title. Jackson was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Aquino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Lupe Aquino via retirement in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. John David Jackson defeats Tyrone Trice
On July 21, 1991 John David Jackson defended his WBO super welterweight title against Tyrone Trice. Jackson was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Trice was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Jackson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. John David Jackson defeats Chris Pyatt
On October 23, 1990 John David Jackson fought Chris Pyatt for the vacant WBO super welterweight title. Jackson was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Pyatt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was coming off a win. Jackson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. John David Jackson loses to Jorge Castro in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 20, 1998 John David Jackson fought Jorge Castro for the WBA Fedelatin super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Jackson was 34 years old with a record of 35-3, and Castro was 30 with a record of 104-6-2. Jackson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Castro was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jackson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Castro.
8. John David Jackson loses to Jorge Castro via KO
On December 10, 1994 John David Jackson fought Jorge Castro for the WBA middleweight title. Jackson was 31 years old with a record of 32-0, and Castro was 27 with a record of 95-4-2. Jackson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Castro was on a 25-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Jackson via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
9. John David Jackson KOs Sidney Outlaw
On January 13, 1987 John David Jackson fought Sidney Outlaw for the vacant Pennsylvania super welterweight title. Jackson was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Outlaw was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Sidney Outlaw via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
10. John David Jackson KOs Ruben Villaman
On December 1, 1989 John David Jackson faced Ruben Villaman. Jackson was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Villaman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Jackson stopped Ruben Villaman via KO in the 2nd round.