Jones made his professional debut on June 8, 1989, scoring a first-round technical knockout against George Young. A further 31 consecutive victories followed, during which Jones defeated Jorge Eliécer Julio to win the WBA bantamweight title on October 23, 1993. Jones made one successful defense, but lost his title after being stopped in eleven rounds by John Michael Johnson on April 22, 1994; they had previously fought on August 10, 1989, with Jones winning by unanimous decision (UD).
Jones' professional boxing career began on June 8, 1989, with a first-round technical knockout victory over George Young. He went on to win 31 consecutive bouts, culminating in his victory against Jorge Eliécer Julio for the WBA bantamweight title on October 23, 1993. Jones successfully defended his title once but lost it after being knocked out in eleven rounds by John Michael Johnson on April 22, 1994; they had previously fought on August 10, 1989, with Jones winning via unanimous decision (UD).