Carson Jones

Carson Jones (born August 19, 1986 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American professional boxer at welterweight and the former USBA welterweight champion (May 5, 2011).[1] He is also the former NABA light-middle weight champion (April 22, 2010), the former WBC Continental Americas light-middle weight champion (May 7, 2009), and the former NABA USA light middleweight champion (April 18, 2008). Nicknamed 'Mr. Jones', he achieved his highest ranking in May 2012, when he was placed as the #4 rated welterweight in the world by the IBF.[2]

Carson Jones
Statistics
Real nameCarson Jones
Nickname(s)Mr.
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1986-08-19) August 19, 1986
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins41
Wins by KO31
Losses15
Draws3
No contests2

Professional career 2004 to 2009

Carson Jones began his professional career at the age of 18 on October 5, 2004 with a TKO win over Sheldon Mosley.[3] Starting in the light-middle weight division he would go on to earn a record of 23-7-1(15 KOs) by the end of 2009. He credits his early losses to his previous management throwing him in the ring prematurely. For losses, by the end of 2009, his opposition’s combined recorded was 102-19-8. His first lost came by way of unanimous decision to Favio Media (7-1-2) to whom he had previously fought to a draw.[4]

Carson Jones vs Alfonso Gomez

After turning age 20 a little more than two weeks prior, Jones fought Alfonso Gomez at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. on August 25, 2006. Throughout the match Gomez aggressively pressured an outmatched Jones, eventually winning a premature and controversial stoppage in the eighth and final round. Jones was clearly unharmed and able to continue defending himself but the referee declared a TKO.

Carson Jones vs. Jesus Soto Karass

On February 6, 2009 Jones fought Karass at the Maywood Activity Center in Maywood, CA. Although Karass scored two knockdowns in the 3rd round, the fight was highly competitive. Karass would win by unanimous decision although being deducted one point for hitting Jones in the back of the head.

Carson Jones vs. Tyrone Brunson

Jones met Brunson on December 4, 2009 at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. Brunson had scored a record 20 first-round knockouts in his first 21 professional fights but the quality of opposition that he had faced was debatable. By the third round Jones effectively exposed Brunson’s lack of skill by countering with a devastating combo, flooring him for the first time in his career. Jones then aggressively pounded Brunson until earning a stoppage by TKO.[5]

Professional career 2010 – present

Carson Jones changed management in 2009 and by 2010 began routinely fighting as a welterweight.[6] He has amassed a record of 13-2-1 (8 KOs) since 2010 with one loss coming by split decision and the other by majority decision.

Carson Jones vs. Said Ouali

Carson and Said clashed on September 17, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz. After a competitive 7 rounds, Jones stopped the talented Ouali after his right eye became swollen shut. Jones was leading on all the score cards at the time. In addition, Jones scored a knockdown in the 4th round.

Carson Jones vs. Ricardo Williams Jr.

Carson Jones swam through Ricardo Williams Jr. with a fourth-round TKO at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 15, 2011. Ricardo is best known for his performance in the 2000 Olympic Games which saw him win a Silver Medal as a light welterweight. Nonetheless, Carson’s dominance was convincing as he scored three knockdowns en route to his victory.

Carson Jones vs. Kell Brook

On July 7, 2012 Jones and Brook went to war at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Billed as the “Edge of Glory” the match was an IBF welterweight title eliminator pairing the undefeated Brook against Jones in his first overseas appearance. Jones adopted a reserved strategy for the first half of the bout allowing his opponent to win all of the first 6 rounds, while gradually landing body blows. Over the second half of the match Carson increased the pressure breaking Brook’s nose, targeting his body, and winning the majority of the final six rounds. Despite this, Brook won a majority decision.[7]

Jones’ determination and drive in the fight impressed many spectators in the UK resulting in him being awarded the 2012 Overseas Fighter of the Year recognition by the British Boxing Board of Control.[8]

Current and previous titles

On April 18, 2008, Carson Jones beat Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez by unanimous decision to win the vacant NABA USA light middleweight title.
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On May 7, 2009 Carson Jones convincingly handled Michi Munoz by TKO in round 10 of 12 to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas light middle weight title. He would later vacate the title.[10]

On April 22, 2010 Carson Jones beat Jason LeHoullier by TKO to win the NABA light middleweight title. He would later lose the title to Rogerio Pereira by split decision.[11]

Carson Jones fought veteran boxer Michael Clark on May 5, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, OK. Jones scored a victory after Clark was unable to continue after an accidental low blow in the second round. The TKO loss was the fourth KO loss of Clark’s career and gave Jones the USBA welterweight title. To date, Jones has successfully defended his title twice.

Professional boxing record
40 Wins (30 knockouts, 10 decisions), 13 Losses 3 Draws[12]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 40-13-3 Ted Cheeseman UD 10 2018-02-03 The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom
Loss 40-12-3 Antonio Margarito TD 7 (10), 3:00 2017-09-02 Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua City, Mexico
Win 40-11-3 Ben Hall TKO 6 (10) 2016-11-26 Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom
Win 39-11-3 Starr Johnson KO 2 (8) 2016-08-20 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Win 38-11-3 Mikel Williams TKO 3 (6) 2016-04-30 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Loss 37-11-3 Brian Rose UD 12 2015-08-01 Craven Park, Hull, Yorkshire
Win 37-10-3 Brian Rose TKO 1 (12) 2015-02-14 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Win 36-10-3 Shannon Miller KO 3 (12) 2014-09-27 OKC Downtown Airpark, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 35-10-3 Kell Brook TKO 8 (10), 1:07 2013-07-13 Craven Park, Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Win 35-9-3 Travis Hartman KO 3 (6), 1:23 2013-04-25 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Draw 34-9-3 Dean Byrne PTS 8 2012-12-08 Olympia, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Loss 34-9-2 Kell Brook MD 12 2012-07-07 Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom IBF international welterweight title eliminator
Win 34-8-2 Allen Conyers TKO 9 (12), 0:25 2012-04-26 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma Defended USBA welterweight title
Win 33-8-2 Ricardo Williams Jr. TKO 4 (12) 2011-12-15 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Defended USBA welterweight title
Win 32-8-2 Said Ouali RTD 7 (19), 3:00 2011-09-17 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 31-8-2 Germaine Sanders TKO 6 (8), 2:05 2011-07-09 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win 30-8-2 Michael Clark TKO 2 (12), 1:53 2011-05-05 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma Won vacant USBA welterweight title
Win 29-8-2 Rahman Yusubov TKO 4 (8), 2:05 2010-12-10 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win 28-8-2 Donovan Castaneda TKO 1 (8) 2010-12-10 Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas
Win 27-8-2 Roberto Valenzuela TKO 5 (6), 1:17 2010-11-09 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss 26-8-2 Rogerio Pereira SD 10 2010-09-10 Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas Loss NABA light middleweight title
Win 26-7-2 Jason LeHoullier TKO 9(10), 0:51 2010-04-22 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma Won vacant NABA light middleweight title
Draw 25-7-2 Delray Raines MD 6 2010-03-19 Choctaw Gaming Center, Durant, Oklahoma
Win 25-7-1 Eloy Suarez UD 5 2010-01-28 Coca-Cola Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win 24-7-1 Tyrone Brunson TKO 3 (10), 2:39 2009-12-04 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California
Win 23-7-1 Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez UD 8 2009-10-24 Kay John Hammonds Center, Joplin, Missouri
NC 22-7-1 Eloy Suarez ND 5 2009-08-25 Remington Park, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Win 22-7-1 Steve Walker TKO 3 (6), 0:44 2009-07-25 Kay Yeager Coliseum, Wichita Falls, Texas
Win 21-7-1 Michi Munoz TKO 10 (12), 1:00 2009-05-07 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
Win 20-7-1 Dan Wallace TKO 4 (6), 1:43 2009-03-28 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Win 19-7-1 Mike McGuire TKO 2 (6), 2:29 2009-03-12 First Council Casino, Newkirk, Oklahoma
Loss 18-7-1 Jesus Soto Karass UD 10 2009-02-06 Maywood Activity Center, Maywood, California
Win 18-6-1 Alexis Division TKO 3 (8) 1:37 2009-01-16 Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win 17-6-1 Shaun Hinkle TKO 2 (4) 0:50 2008-11-24 Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win16-6-1 Donovan Castaneda UD 8 (8) 2008-09-20 Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win15-6-1 John Huskey TKO 2 (4), 2:35 2008-07-22 Remington Park, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Win14-6-1 Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez UD 10 2008-04-18 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Loss13-6-1Chris Gray UD62008-01-19 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington
Win13-5-1 Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez MD62008-01-04 Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss12-5-1 Roberto Garcia UD102007-06-08 Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas
Loss12-4-1 Freddy Hernández SD102006-10-27 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California
Loss12-3-1 Alfonso Gomez TKO8 (8), 2:282006-08-25 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California
Win12-2-1 Justin Flanagan UD42006-07-21 Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win11-2-1 Jeff Carpenter TKO 3 (4), 1:17 2006-06-15 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
Win10-2-1 Brad Hill KO 1 (4), 1:48 2006-05-06 Farmers Market, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win9-2-1 Adam Capo TKO3 (6), 2:162006-04-26 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma
Loss8-2-1 Luciano Perez TKO6 (8), 2:372006-02-17 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Win8-1-1 Julian Townsend MD62006-02-02 Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, California, California
Win7-1-1 Keon Johnson UD62005-11-18 Radisson Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana
Loss6-1-1 Favio Medina UD62005-10-27 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
Win6-0-1 Verdell Smith UD42005-10-04 Gaillardia Country Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win5-0-1 Donovan Castaneda SD42005-08-02 Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri
Win4-0-1 Larry Cunningham TKO1 (4), 3:00 2005-07-22 El 2002 Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Draw 3-0-1 Favio Medina D42005-06-16 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
NC3-0 Kyle Sherman ND42005-04-15 El 2002 Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win3-0 Steve Vincent TKO22005-01-13 Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, Saint Charles, Missouri
Win2-0 David Molton TKO12004-12-10 Centro de Espectaculos El 2002, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win1-0 Sheldon Mosley TKO42004-10-05 Gaillardia Country Club, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Professional boxing debut.

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