The boxing world was unhappy to study of the passing of long-time junior middleweight and middleweight Carson Jones on the (far-too-young) age of 38.
Jones succumbed to problems from latest esophageal surgical procedure.
A 66-fight, 19-year professional, Jones, of Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma would report a workman-like report of 44-16-3 (32 KOs). Nonetheless, while you take a look at whom he confronted, and the rounds he put in with them, his numbers tackle a distinct perspective. You’ll be able to see he was a tricky out for anybody on the prime degree of the game.
Jones turned professional in 2004, and as could be the case all through his profession, he would face anybody, anyplace. He wasn’t trying to pad his report; he was trying to face the very best fighters he might. And that he did.
By the point he stepped away from boxing within the fall of 2023, he had amassed a formidable resume that noticed him up towards Alfonso Gomez, Jesus Soto Karass, Ricardo Williams Jr., Kell Brook, Steven Butler and Callum Walsh, to call a number of.
Jones was actually a highway warrior. He was comfy heading into opponents’ backyards as he fought all around the United States, together with making 5 journeys to England, 2 to Mexico, in addition to Canada.
Exterior of hardcore boxing followers, fighters like Carson Jones typically work away from the highlight of the celebrities within the sport they face. However, rugged, gifted, and world class-level opposition like Jones are a few of the most important gamers within the recreation.
Former world champion and shut good friend Caleb Truax summed issues up finest after the passing of Jones – “Relaxation in paradise to my man. Boxing misplaced a great one, too early.”
Relaxation in Peace, champ!
