American boxer who won world titles in four weight classes from middleweight to heavyweight.
Background
Born in Pensacola, Florida, Jones won silver at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in a controversial decision and turned professional in 1989.
Career
He won the middleweight title in 1993 and progressively moved up to super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight, becoming the first former middleweight champion in over a century to win the heavyweight title when he defeated John Ruiz in 2003.
Style of play
A right-handed boxer with rare hand speed and unorthodox angles, Jones was known for moving in and out of range with sudden combinations. He frequently dropped his hands and slipped punches by leaning back.
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