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 are his top 10 best fights.
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.
2. Leroy Jones defeats Mike Weaver
On August 19, 1978 Leroy Jones fought Mike Weaver for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Weaver was 27 with a record of 14-7. Jones was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Weaver was coming off a loss. Jones won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Leroy Jones KOs Jeff Shelburg
On August 26, 1982 Leroy Jones faced Jeff Shelburg. Jones was 32 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Shelburg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a loss. Jones stopped Jeff Shelburg via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Leroy Jones KOs James J Beattie
On July 14, 1979 Leroy Jones faced James J Beattie. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Beattie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Jones stopped James J Beattie via TKO in the 4th round.
5. Leroy Jones KOs Art Robinson
On September 13, 1975 Leroy Jones faced Art Robinson. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 14-0, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Art Robinson via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Leroy Jones KOs Paul Solomon
On February 13, 1974 Leroy Jones faced Paul Solomon. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Solomon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Paul Solomon via KO in the 1st round.
7. Leroy Jones KOs Bobby Joe Anderson
On January 23, 1974 Leroy Jones faced Bobby Joe Anderson. Jones was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Anderson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Bobby Joe Anderson via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Leroy Jones KOs Jody Ballard
On March 3, 1976 Leroy Jones faced Jody Ballard. Jones was 26 years old with a record of 15-0, and Ballard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Jody Ballard via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Leroy Jones KOs Bob Crutison
On June 5, 1974 Leroy Jones faced Bob Crutison. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 5-0, and Crutison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Bob Crutison via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Leroy Jones KOs Lou Rogan
On March 19, 1974 Leroy Jones faced Lou Rogan. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 4-0, and Rogan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Lou Rogan via TKO in the 3rd round.