Best fights of Leroy Jones
Over 9 years as a professional, Leroy Jones compiled a 25-1-1 (13) record, including two title fights. Here is his best fight.
1. Leroy Jones loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On March 31, 1980 Leroy Jones fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Jones was 30 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Holmes was 30 with a record of 33-0. Jones was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Jones via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
