John Jackson (Virgin Islands boxer)

Not to be confused with John Jackson (English boxer) or John David Jackson (boxer).
John Jackson
Born
John Jackson

(1989-01-16) January 16, 1989 (age 35)
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Other namesDah Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Middleweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO16
Losses4
Draws0

John Jackson (born January 16, 1989) is a professional boxer from the Virgin Islands, who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics at welterweight. He challenged once for the WBC super welterweight title in 2016.

In 2022, Jackson was convicted of raping a 15-year old girl and producing child pornography.

Family

John Jackson is the brother of light-heavyweight boxer Julius Jackson and the son of boxer Julian Jackson.

Career

At the PanAm Games in 2007, Jackson's first bout was against favorite Demetrius Andrade; Jackson was beaten in 5:23. At the 2007 World Championships he again lost in the first round, this time to Aliasker Bashirov. However, in the 2008 Olympic qualifiers, Jackson defeated Argentina's Diego Gabriel Chaves and Brazil's Pedro Lima, but lost to Carlos Banteaux of Cuba. These results qualified Jackson to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he scored a 4:2 upset victory over Magomed Nurutdinov before losing 0:10 to Kim Jung-Joo.

In 2009, Jackson moved into professional boxing. His professional record is 21 wins, with 16 coming via the way of knockout, and 4 losses.

Arrest

On February 6, 2019, the Virgin Islands Police Department arrested John Jackson and charged him with having sex with a 15-year-old girl.[1] On 23 February, Jackson was also arrested by Homeland Security Investigations for the production of child pornography stemming from a sexual offense against a 15-year old girl.[2] On April 18, 2019, Jackson was issued a ten-count indictment, charging him with two counts of production of child pornography, three counts of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, one count of first-degree rape, and three counts of second-degree aggravated rape.[3][4] Jackson was convicted on all charges in April 2022.[5] Jackson was sentenced to 25 years in prison.[6]

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (16 Knockouts), 4 Losses (2 Knockouts), 0 Draws[7]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 21–4 United States Eric Walker UD 5 2018-04-28 United States LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 21–3 Mexico Lucio Galindo TKO 1 2017-07-01 Mexico Auditorio Municipal Jaltenco, Jaltenco, Mexico
Loss 20–3 United States Jermell Charlo TKO 8 (12) 2016-05-21 United States The Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC super welterweight title
Win 20–2 Philippines Dennis Laurente UD 10 2015-08-02 United States Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
Win 19–2 Argentina Carlos Adán Jerez UD 10 2014-11-15 Argentina Quorum Córdoba Hotel, Córdoba, Argentina
Loss 18–2 Republic of Ireland Andy Lee KO 5 (10) 7 Jun 2014 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant NABF super welterweight title
Win 18–1 Argentina Jorge Daniel Miranda TKO 8 2013-12-07 Argentina Club Atlético Talleres, Córdoba, Argentina
Win 17–1 United States Tony Hirsch UD 8 2013-08-17 United States Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 16–1 United States Cerresso Fort UD 8 2013-04-19 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 15–1 Mexico Alexis Pena KO 1 2013-03-08 United States Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 14–1 Dominican Republic Alexander Hernandez TKO 1 2012-12-17 Dominican Republic Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Loss 13–1 United States Willie Nelson UD 10 2012-09-15 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant NABF super welterweight title
Win 13–0 United States Jesus Selig TKO 3 2012-04-25 United States Mark C. Marin Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands Retained WBC Youth super welterweight title
Win 12–0 United States KeAndrae Leatherwood TKO 6 2011-12-16 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Islander Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC Youth super welterweight title
Win 11–0 Dominican Republic Jose Vidal Soto TKO 2 2011-09-19 Dominican Republic Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Win 10–0 Brazil Jack Welson TKO 3 2011-04-19 Uruguay Anfiteatro del Río Uruguay, Paysandú, Uruguay
Win 9–0 Argentina Carlos Andres Araya UD 6 2011-01-09 Uruguay Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Win 8–0 Mexico Manuel Martinez TKO 4 2010-10-29 Mexico Gimnasio Municipal, Mexicali, Mexico
Win 7–0 Dominican Republic Valerio Marte TKO 1 2010-08-19 Dominican Republic Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win 6–0 Mexico Alvaro Clinton Ayala TKO 3 2010-05-21 Mexico Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Mexico
Win 5–0 Dominican Republic Rafael De la Cruz TKO 3 2009-12-21 Dominican Republic Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Win 4–0 Puerto Rico Jonathan Illas Cordero KO 1 2009-09-26 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 3–0 Puerto Rico IIdefonso Soto TKO 2 2009-05-30 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 2–0 United States Steven Grove TKO 1 2009-03-27 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
Win 1–0 United States Alphonso Alexander TKO 2 2009-01-30 United States UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands

References

  1. ^ "Well-Known St. Thomas Boxer Charged with Having Sex with Minor". 8 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Federal Authorities Arrested St. Thomas Boxer for Producing Child Pornography". justice.gov. February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Jackson Facing 15 Years, Indicted on Sexual Offense Charges". 22 April 2019.
  4. ^ "St. Thomas man indicted for Sexual Offenses against a Minor". justice.gov. April 18, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Carlson, Suzanne (April 23, 2022). "Former boxer John Jackson guilty on all counts". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  6. ^ https://www.justice.gov/usao-vi/pr/former-olympic-boxer-convicted-federal-jury-producing-child-pornography-transporting
  7. ^ John Jackson's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 1 December 2022.