Rodney Jones (boxer)
Rodney Jones (born July 28, 1968) is an American professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2007. He challenged twice for a light-middleweight world title in 2000 and 2007. At the regional level, he held the NABO and NABF light-middleweight titles.
| Rodney Jones | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Rodney Jones |
| Nickname(s) | Smooth |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Light middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 28, 1968 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 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.
Professional 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.[1]
WBO Light Middleweight Championship
In his first effort at a World Championship he would lose to Harry Simon on September 23, 2000.[2]
IBF Light Middleweight Championship
On February 3, 2007 Jones lost to world champion Cory Spinks in Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida.[3]
References
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18.
- "Boxingdaily".
External links
- Boxing record for Rodney Jones from BoxRec (registration required)
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