A'Kaytai Lionking Jones
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| A'kaytai Amari Jones | |
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| Real name | A'KAYTAI Amari Jones |
| Nickname(s) | lionking |
| Rated at | middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | September 26, 1987 |
| Birth place | Washington, D.C. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
A'kaytai Lionking Jones is a boxer born in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 1987. He is one of the many up and coming boxers. His record stands today at 18-1 14 wins by knockouts. Jones turned professional at the age of 17, fighting out well known trainers Buddy Mcgirt and Freddy Roach gym. Jones is ranked 31th on the nation Top 50 boxers in the world. His last fight Jones scored a knockout victory over Kevin Wilkins in the 12th round. Jones is the youngest contender in the WBC middleweight division. Recently Jones lost his first match due to over striking his rival Lovemore N'dou in the 11th round. The boxing world took notice that Jones only took the fight on a weeks notice yet he didn't give up when he was knocked down twice in the 7th round even with severely cracked bones in his hand.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Boxing Background
Jones is a student of boxing. He frequently watches tapes. "Nobody watches more tapes than me," Jones said. "Basically, I watch anyone with great boxing skills and hand speed. I do this because I will be the best boxer in the sport one day, and those guys are among the best to study. Hopefully, by the end of the year I can win a regional title and get myself inside the top 10 or 15."
[edit] Amateur career
Jones started boxing when he was 14 years old, training at the Roy Jones Community Center on the Jones Boxing Team. He ended his amateur career at 22-5.
[edit] Golden Gloves
Jones was awarded for his work when he won the regional Golden Gloves in 2002. In the following year Jones won the sliver gloves in New York City.
[edit] Boxing Style
Inside the ring, Jones can best be described as a slickster. His adopts the "Hitman" stance popularized by Thomas Hearns, his left arm is kept beside his waist and he keeps his right hand at the chest level, leaving his head completely exposed. Consequently, he punches from his hips. Jones moves around the ring well and counter-punches effectively against aggressive opponents. In spite of his lack of power, he is able to land clean shots while his opponents come forward. This resulted in a knockdown against Lovemore N'dou and proved to be a reliable weapon in staving off a tough and motivated career.
