Best fights of Junior Jones
Over 13 years as a professional, Junior Jones has compiled a 50-6 (29) record, including 17 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Junior Jones KOs Marco Antonio Barrera
On November 22, 1996 Junior Jones fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBO super bantamweight title. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 42-2, and Barrera was 22 with a record of 43-0. Jones was on a 9-fight winning streak and Barrera was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Marco Antonio Barrera via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Junior Jones defeats Jorge EliƩcer Julio
On October 23, 1993 Junior Jones fought Jorge EliƩcer Julio for the WBA bantamweight title. Jones was 22 years old with a record of 30-0, and Julio was 24 with a record of 26-0. Jones was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Julio was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Jones won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. Junior Jones defeats Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight
On April 18, 1997 Junior Jones defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Marco Antonio Barrera. It was their second meeting. Jones was 26 years old with a record of 43-2, and Barrera was 23 with a record of 43-1. Jones was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Barrera was coming off a loss. Jones won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Junior Jones defeats Orlando Canizales
On March 23, 1996 Junior Jones fought Orlando Canizales for the vacant IBC super bantamweight title. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 39-2, and Canizales was 30 with a record of 42-2-1. Jones was on a 6-fight winning streak and Canizales was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jones won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Junior Jones KOs Richard Evatt
On April 10, 1999 Junior Jones fought Richard Evatt for the vacant IBO featherweight title. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 45-4, and Evatt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a win. Jones stopped Richard Evatt via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Junior Jones KOs Mike JuƔrez
On October 20, 2001 Junior Jones fought Mike JuƔrez for the vacant IBA Continental super featherweight title. Jones was 30 years old with a record of 48-5, and JuƔrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a win. Jones stopped Mike JuƔrez via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Junior Jones KOs Jose Quirino
On November 13, 1992 Junior Jones defended his IBF-USBA bantamweight title against Jose Quirino. Jones was 21 years old with a record of 25-0, and Quirino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Jose Quirino via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Junior Jones KOs Juan Pablo Salazar
On March 6, 1993 Junior Jones fought Juan Pablo Salazar for the vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title. Jones was 22 years old with a record of 27-0, and Salazar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Juan Pablo Salazar via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Junior Jones defeats Elvis Ćlvarez
On January 8, 1994 Junior Jones defended his WBA bantamweight title against Elvis Ćlvarez. Jones was 23 years old with a record of 31-0, and Ćlvarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Jones won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Junior Jones KOs Eddie Rangel
On September 17, 1992 Junior Jones defended his IBF-USBA bantamweight title against Eddie Rangel. Jones was 21 years old with a record of 24-0, and Rangel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Eddie Rangel via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.