A'Kaytai Lionking Jones

Infobox_Boxer|name=A'kaytai Amari Jones


realname = A'KAYTAI Amari Jones
nickname=lionking
weight=middleweight
height=height|ft=5|in=11
nationality = American
birth_date=birth date and age|1987|09|26
death_date=
birth_place=Washington, D.C.
home=washington,D.C, USA
style=Orthodox
total=19
wins=18
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.

Biography

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."

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.

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.

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. He has A lot of power, he is able to land clean shots while his opponents come forward. But by not covering his face, This resulted in a knockdown against Lovemore N'dou and proved to be a reliable weapon in staving off a tough and motivated career.