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 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 Eliécer Julio
On October 23, 1993 Junior Jones fought Jorge Eliécer Julio for the Won 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.