Paul Jones (boxer) of the year award". This then placed Jones as number 2 in the WBO rankings. Jones then defended this title twice. Jones was in the form of his life and was unbeaten for more the 3 years. Next up was what he had been waiting for; a shot at the champion. Jones went into the fight the heavy underdog but surprised the boxing world by dominated the fight capturing the WBO Light Middleweight Title in 1995 with a majority decision win over Future IBF Light Middle Weight Champ and future IBHOF Champion Verno Phillips. With the win, Jones became the
Jeremy Williams (boxer) Jeremy Williams (boxer) Jeremy Williams (born August 19, 1972, Fort Dodge, Iowa) is a former professional boxer and mixed martial artist. He challenged once for the WBO Heavyweight title in 1996. As an amateur, he was the 1989 and 1990 United States amateur Light Heavyweight 1989 heavyweight Jr. Olympic champion and the 1990 and 1991 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight champion, and is a member of the Golden Gloves hall of fame. He was a bronze medalist in the 1990 Goodwill Games in the 81 kg division. 1990 Blue and Gold Nat. Champion 178 lbs. 1990 USA Nat. 81kg. Champion