John Jackson (Virgin Islands boxer)

John Jackson
Statistics
Real name John Jackson
Nickname(s) Dah Rock
Rated at Light Middleweight
Middleweight
Height 6' 0" (183cm)
Reach 75" (191cm)
Nationality American
Born (1989-01-16) January 16, 1989
Saint Thomas, Virgin Island, United States
Boxing record
Total fights 23
Wins 20
Wins by KO 15
Losses 3
Draws 0

John Jackson (born January 16, 1989) is a professional boxer from the Virgin Islands who qualified for, and boxed in, the 2008 Olympics at welterweight. He is one of the sons of boxer Julian Jackson, and his brother Julius Jackson qualified at light-heavyweight.

Career

At the PanAm Games in 2007 his first bout was against favourite Demetrius Andrade and was beaten 5:23. At the 2007 World Championships he again lost in the first round, this time to Aliasker Bashirov.

At the first Olympic qualifier in March 2008, however, he defeated Argentinian Diego Chaves and PanAm Champion Pedro Lima 19:10 to qualify. He lost to Cuban Carlos Banteaux, but this did not affect his qualification. In Beijing he upset Magomed Nurutdinov 4:2 but lost 0:10 to Kim Jung-Joo.

Pro

He turned pro in 2009.

As of 6th March 2016, his professional record is 20 wins with 15 coming via the way of knockout; 2 losses and no draws. Having only lost a controversial decision to Willie Nelson and lost on a 5th round KO to Andy Lee.

Professional boxing record

20 Wins (15 Knockouts), 3 Losses (2 Knockouts), 0 Draws[1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 20-3 United States Jermell Charlo TKO 8 (12) 2016-05-21 United States The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For vacant WBC Super Welterweight title
Win 20-2 Philippines Dennis Laurente UD 10 2015-08-02 United States Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Win 19-2 Argentina Carlos Adán Jerez UD 10 2014-11-15 Argentina Quorum Córdoba Hotel, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Loss 18–2 Republic of Ireland Andy Lee KO 5 (10) 2014-06-07 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York For vacant NABF Super-Welterweight Title.
Win 18–1 Argentina Jorge Daniel Miranda TKO 8 2013-12-07 Argentina Club Atlético Talleres, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Win 17–1 United States Tony Hirsch UD 8 2013-08-17 United States Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 16–1 United States Cerresso Fort UD 8 2013-04-19 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 15–1 Mexico Alexis Pena KO 1 2013-03-08 United States Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 14–1 Dominican Republic Alexander Hernandez TKO 1 2012-12-17 Dominican Republic Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Loss 13–1 United States Willie Nelson UD 10 2012-09-15 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Vacant NABF Super-Welterweight Title.
Win 13–0 United States Jesus Selig TKO 3 2012-04-25 United States Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands Retained WBC Youth World Super-Welterweight Title.
Win 12–0 United States KeAndrae Leatherwood TKO 6 2011-12-16 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Islander Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada Won Vacant WBC Youth World Super-Welterweight Title.
Win 11–0 Dominican Republic Jose Vidal Soto TKO 2 2011-09-19 Dominican Republic Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Win 10–0 Brazil Jack Welson TKO 3 2011-04-19 Uruguay Anfiteatro del Río Uruguay, Paysandu, Uruguay
Win 9–0 Argentina Carlos Andres Araya UD 6 2011-01-09 Uruguay Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Win 8–0 Mexico Manuel Martinez TKO 4 2010-10-29 Mexico Gimnasio Municipal, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Win 7–0 Dominican Republic Valerio Marte TKO 1 2010-08-19 Dominican Republic Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win 6–0 Mexico Alvaro Clinton Ayala TKO 3 2010-05-21 Mexico Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
Win 5–0 Dominican Republic Rafael De la Cruz TKO 3 2009-12-21 Dominican Republic Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win 4–0 Puerto Rico Jonathan Illas Cordero KO 1 2009-09-26 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 3–0 Puerto Rico IIdefonso Soto TKO 2 2009-05-30 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 2–0 United States Steven Grove TKO 1 2009-03-27 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 1–0 United States Alphonso Alexander TKO 2 2009-01-30 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands Professional debut.

References

  1. John Jackson's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 12 June 2015.
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