John Jackson

“Dah Rock”

21 - 3 - 0

Weight 154 lbs (70 kg)

Age 28

Home Saint Thomas, USA

A 2008 Olympian and the youngest son of former world champion Julian Jackson, John Jackson has title aspirations of his own at 154 pounds. Read Bio

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Aug 5, 2016 / Artur Beterbiev, Sakio Bika, Marcus Browne, Andre Dirrell, Jamel Herring, John Jackson, Julius Jackson, Abner Mares, Errol Spence Jr., Rau'shee Warren, Deontay Wilder

PBC fighters reflect on their Olympic experiences

Competing for one’s country at the Olympics is one of the greatest honors an athlete can achieve. With the Rio Summer Games getting underway this weekend, some of PBC’s Olympic veterans shared their own memories and offered advice to this year’s athletes.

May 22, 2016 / Charlo vs Jackson, Jermell Charlo, John Jackson

Jermell Charlo steps up approach, knocks out John Jackson to make history

Jermell Charlo didn’t expect to pursue John Jackson around the ring Saturday night, but he finally caught up to him in the eighth round and landed a world championship.

May 20, 2016 / Charlo vs Jackson, Jermell Charlo, John Jackson

Jermell Charlo, John Jackson both ready to leave comfort zone to become a world champion

Jermell Charlo hints at a knockout although he’s considered more of a boxer-puncher, while John Jackson vows to display his versatility although he’s known primarily for his power.

Fights

Win vs Lucio Galindo 0-0-0

Jul 01, 2017 • Auditorio Municipal Jaltenco, Jaltenco, México, Mexico

John Jackson WINS against Lucio Galindo by TKO in Round 1 of 6

LOSS vs Jermell Charlo

May 21, 2016 • The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas

Jermell Charlo WINS against John Jackson by KO in Round 8 of 12

Fight Highlights

Win vs Dennis Laurente 50-5-5

Aug 02, 2015 • Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, USA

John Jackson WINS against Dennis Laurente by UD in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Carlos Adan Jerez 40-17-3

Nov 15, 2014 • Quorum Córdoba Hotel, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina

John Jackson WINS against Carlos Adan Jerez by UD in Round 10 of 10

LOSS vs Andy Lee 32-2-0

Jun 07, 2014 • Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA

Andy Lee WINS against John Jackson by KO in Round 5 of 10

Win vs Jorge Daniel Miranda 51-15-0

Dec 07, 2013 • Club Atlético Talleres, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina

John Jackson WINS against Jorge Daniel Miranda by TKO in Round 8 of 10

Win vs Tony Hirsch 14-5-2

Aug 17, 2013 • Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Tony Hirsch by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Cerresso Fort 16-0-1

Apr 19, 2013 • Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

John Jackson WINS against Cerresso Fort by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Alexis Pena 7-2-0

Mar 08, 2013 • Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

John Jackson WINS against Alexis Pena by KO in Round 1 of 6

Win vs Alexander Hernandez 11-19-1

Dec 17, 2012 • Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

John Jackson WINS against Alexander Hernandez by TKO in Round 1 of 10

LOSS vs Willie Nelson 18-1-1

Sep 15, 2012 • Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Willie Nelson WINS against John Jackson by UD in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Jesus Selig 14-0-1

Apr 25, 2012 • Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Jesus Selig by TKO in Round 3 of 10

Win vs KeAndrae Leatherwood 9-0-0

Dec 16, 2011 • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Islander Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

John Jackson WINS against KeAndrae Leatherwood by TKO in Round 6 of 10

Win vs Jose Vidal Soto 24-8-2

Sep 19, 2011 • Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic

John Jackson WINS against Jose Vidal Soto by TKO in Round 2 of 8

Win vs Jack Welson 14-4-0

Apr 19, 2011 • Anfiteatro del Río Uruguay, Paysandu, Uruguay

John Jackson WINS against Jack Welson by TKO in Round 3 of 6

Win vs Carlos Andres Araya 7-4-0

Jan 09, 2011 • Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta del Este, Uruguay

John Jackson WINS against Carlos Andres Araya by UD in Round 6 of 6

Win vs Manuel Martinez 10-0-0

Oct 29, 2010 • Gimnasio Municipal, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

John Jackson WINS against Manuel Martinez by TKO in Round 4 of 6

Win vs Valerio Marte 6-10-0

Aug 19, 2010 • Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

John Jackson WINS against Valerio Marte by TKO in Round 1 of 6

Win vs Alvaro Clinton Ayala 19-8-0

May 21, 2010 • Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

John Jackson WINS against Alvaro Clinton Ayala by TKO in Round 3 of 6

Win vs Rafael De la Cruz 2-34-0

Dec 21, 2009 • Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

John Jackson WINS against Rafael De la Cruz by TKO in Round 3 of 6

Win vs Jonathan Illas Cordero 0-0-0

Sep 26, 2009 • UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Jonathan Illas Cordero by KO in Round 1 of 4

Win vs Ildefonso Soto 0-0-1

May 30, 2009 • UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Ildefonso Soto by TKO in Round 2 of 4

Win vs Steven Grove 0-0-0

Mar 27, 2009 • UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Steven Grove by TKO in Round 1 of 4

Win vs Alphonso Alexander 0-0-0

Jan 30, 2009 • UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

John Jackson WINS against Alphonso Alexander by TKO in Round 2 of 4

Stats

John Jackson “Dah Rock”

WINS 21
LOSSES 3
DRAWS 0

KOs 16

Weight 154 lbs (70 kg)

Height 6'0" (1.83 m)

Reach 75" (191 cm)

Born
January 16, 1989
Age
28
Country
U.S. Virgin Islands
Born in
Saint Thomas
Trains in
Saint Thomas

Stance
Orthodox
Rounds Boxed
107
KO Percentage
67%
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Last Fight

loss vs Jermell Charlo

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