Rodney Jones (boxer)
Rodney Jones (born July 28, 1968 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.[1] He's a Former NABF and WBO NABO Light Middleweight champion.[2]
| Rodney Jones | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Rodney Jones |
| Nickname(s) | Smooth |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Light Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (187 cm) |
| Reach | 77 in (197 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | July 28, 1968 Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur career
Jones compiled an amateur record of 31-4.
Pro career
Early in his career when Rodney was 28 years old, he beat an eighteen-year-old Antonio Margarito by a ten-round decision. The young fighter went on to become a three-time World Champion.[3]
WBO Light Middleweight Championship
In his first effort at a World Championship he would lose to Harry Simon.[4]
IBF Light Middleweight Championship
On February 3, 2007 Jones lost to world champion Cory Spinks in Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida.[5]
References
External links
| Vacant Title last held by Rene Arredondo |
WBO NABO Light Middleweight Champion November 18, 1995 – June 16, 1998 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Doug Gray |
| Vacant Title last held by Doug Gray |
WBO NABO Light Middleweight Champion June 22, 1998 – March 8, 1999 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Tito Mendoza |
| Vacant Title last held by Juan Carlos Candelo |
NABF Light Middleweight Champion April 15, 2004 – June 10, 2006 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Andrey Tsurkan |
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