Best of Junior Jones: Top 10 Fights
Junior Jones had 56 fights with 29 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Marco Antonio Barrera, Orlando Canizales, Jorge Eliécer Julio, Elvis Álvarez, and Paul Ingle. The following are Jones' top 10 fights.
Junior Jones defeats Marco Antonio Barrera
On Junior Jones defeated Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera via 5th round TKO. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 43-2 (27 KOs). Barrera was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 43-0 (31 KOs). Jones won the WBO super-bantamweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Jones' fights.
Junior Jones defeats Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight
On Junior Jones defeated Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Jones was 26 years old with a record of 44-2 (27 KOs). Barrera was 23 years old with a record of 43-1 (31 KOs). Jones successfully defended his WBO super-bantamweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Jones' career.
Junior Jones defeats Orlando Canizales
On Junior Jones defeated Orlando Canizales via 12 round split decision. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 40-2 (25 KOs). Canizales was 30 years old with a record of 42-2-1 (31 KOs).
Junior Jones defeats Jorge Eliécer Julio
On Junior Jones defeated Colombian boxer Jorge Eliécer Julio via 12 round unanimous decision. Jones was 22 years old with a record of 31-0 (22 KOs). Julio was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 26-0 (22 KOs). Jones won the WBA bantamweight title — his first world title.
Junior Jones defeats Elvis Álvarez
On Junior Jones defeated Elvis Álvarez via 12 round unanimous decision. Jones was 23 years old with a record of 32-0 (22 KOs). Jones successfully defended his WBA bantamweight title.
Junior Jones loses to Paul Ingle
On Junior Jones lost to British boxer Paul Ingle via 11th round TKO. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 47-5 (28 KOs). Ingle was 27 years old with a record of 22-1 (15 KOs). Despite the loss, Jones put on a good fight till it lasted.
Junior Jones loses to John Michael Johnson
On Junior Jones lost to John Michael Johnson in the rematch via 11th round TKO. Jones was 23 years old with a record of 32-1 (22 KOs). Jones lost his WBA bantamweight title. Despite the loss, Jones put on a good fight till it lasted.
Junior Jones defeats Richard Evatt
On Junior Jones defeated Richard Evatt via 11th round TKO. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 46-4 (28 KOs).
Junior Jones defeats Tom Johnson
On Junior Jones defeated Tom Johnson via 12 round unanimous decision. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 45-4 (27 KOs).
Junior Jones defeats Tracy Harris Patterson
On Junior Jones defeated Tracy Harris Patterson via 10 round majority decision. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 47-4 (28 KOs).