Mike Jones (boxer)

Mike Jones (born April 26, 1983) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2014. He held the regional WBANABA and WBONABO welterweight titles.[1]

Mike Jones
Jones (right) vs. Luján, 2011
Statistics
Nickname(s)Machine Gun
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1983-04-26) April 26, 1983
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins26
Wins by KO19
Losses2

Professional career

Mike Jones made his professional boxing debut on December 16, 2005 at the age of 22 against Jason Thompson who he would defeat by a second round technical knockout. By May 2007 Jones had compiled a record of 7-0, all by knockout no later than the third round. It was around this time that Jones was featured on the undercard of the Hugo Fidel Cazares vs. Wilfrido Valdez fight.

On August 29, 2008, Jones defeated Juliano Ramos to win the vacant NABA Welterweight title.

On April 17, 2010, Jones defeated Hector Munoz to defend his NABA title but also to win the vacant WBO NABO welterweight title.

On November 13, 2010, Jones fought in Arlington, Texas vs. Jesus Soto Karass, on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito. Many argued Karass was the winner, but the decision went the way of Jones. A rematch was made and Jones won.

Before the fight, Jones did a little mitt work with Floyd Mayweather Sr. "Floyd Mayweather said that with both hands, Mike is the hardest-hitting welterweight that he has ever worked the mitts with, and that he hits harder than Thomas Hearns," said Vaughn Jackson. "He said that if he continues to hit that way, then no welterweight will stand, and that includes Soto-Karass."[2]

On December 3, 2011, Jones defeated Sebastian Andres Lujan by unanimous decision in an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. The fight took place at Madison Square Garden on the under card of Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito II.

On June 9, 2012, Mike Jones fought Randall Bailey on the Pacquiao vs. Bradley undercard. Jones was knocked down in the 10th and stopped in the 11th round by veteran Bailey. After a two-year layoff, Jones came back against Jaime Herrera. Jones lost that fight as well and has not fought since.

Professional boxing record

26 Wins (18 knockouts), 2 loss(es), 0 Draw, 0 No Contest[3]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 26-2 Jaime Herrera RTD 7 (10) 2014-08-23 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss 26-1 Randall Bailey KO 11 (12) 2012-06-09 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada For vacant IBF welterweight title.
Win 26-0 Sebastian Lujan UD 12 2011-12-03 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Win 25-0 Raúl Muñoz KO 2 (10) 2011-06-25 South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 24-0 Jesus Soto Karass UD 12 2011-02-19 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained NABA, WBO NABO, & WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles.
Win 23-0 Jesus Soto Karass MD 10 2010-11-13 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas Retained NABA, WBO NABO, & won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles.
Win 22-0 Irving Garcia KO 5 (12) 2010-07-09 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABA welterweight title & WBO NABO welterweight title.
Win 21-0 Hector Munez TKO 5 (10) 2010-04-17 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABA welterweight title & won vacant WBO NABO welterweight title.
Win 20-0 Henry Bruseles UD 10 2010-02-27 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABA Welterweight title.
Win 19-0 Raul Pinzon KO 5 (10) 2009-11-07 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 18-0 Lenin Arroyo UD 10 2009-08-08 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABA Welterweight title.
Win 17-0 Dairo Esalas KO 2 (10) 2009-03-06 The Blue Horizon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Retained NABA Welterweight title.
Win 16-0 Luciano Perez TKO 3 (10) 2008-12-05 Sovereign Center Reading, Pennsylvania
Win 15-0 Juliano Ramos TKO 6 (10) 2008-08-29 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Won vacant NABA Welterweight title.
Win 14-0 Gilbert Venegas UD 8 2008-05-09 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 13-0 Germaine Sanders UD 8 2008-03-28 Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, New York
Win 12-0 Israel Cardona TKO 3 (8) 2007-11-09 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 11-0 Richard Hall TKO 1 (8) 2007-10-05 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 10-0 Martinus Clay KO 5 (8) 2007-08-31 Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, New York
Win 9-0 Doel Carrasquillo RTD 2 (8) 2007-07-20 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 8-0 Gilbert Guevara TKO 1 (6) 2007-05-04 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 7-0 Francisco Maldonado KO 2 (6) 2007-03-02 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 6-0 Donnie Fosmire TKO 3 (6) 2007-01-15 Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington
Win 5-0 Jason Jordan TKO 1 (6) 2006-11-17 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 4-0 Todd Brad Dillon KO 1 (4) 2006-09-29 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 3-0 Ronny Glover KO 1 (4) 2006-08-02 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 2-0 Chris Gray TKO 2 (4) 2006-03-03 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 1-0 Jason Thompson TKO 2 (4) 2005-12-16 New Alhambra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mike's professional debut.

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