Career
Jones" most notable victories came against then-undefeated Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in 1996 and 1997. Jones trained at the Police Athletic League. In the Olympic box-offs he lost to eventual Gold medallist Kennedy McKinney.
His record was 150-9.
On 22 April 1994, Jones lost his title to John Michael Johnson by a TKO in the eleventh round. Jones faded into obscurity for the next two years prior to taking on the undefeated Barrera for the WBO Super bantamweight title on 22 November 1996.
He was the first man to beat Barrera, knocking the Mexican superstar out in the fifth round. Barrera"s corner-men entered the ring, which disqualifed Barrera before he could be stopped.
Following the loss to McKinney, Jones took on WBC Super bantamweight title holder Erik Morales, losing by a TKO in the fourth round.