Billy Jackson (boxer)
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Billy Jackson | |
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| Born | Maidstone, England |
| Other names | The kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light-middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Wins by KO | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Billy Jackson is a British professional boxer.
Early life[edit]
Billy Jackson was born in Maidstone. At the age of 2, Jackson was trained by his father in various Martial Arts, and by the age of 6, he joined classes in kickboxing and boxing. Jackson joined various clubs to gain experience from sparring as he continued to be coached by his father. Jackson went on to win area, English and British titles as a kickboxer sanctioned by the WKA[2] and also boxed as an amateur boxer, only losing 2 of his amateur bouts in a Youth National Final and one in a England select team v Cayman Islands. Jackson also boxed in less regulated prize fighting, unlicensed boxing, mainly for money at the early age of 14, having to box much older opponents. Jackson had 27 unlicensed boxing fights winning English and British tiles on various promotions like UKBC. Jackson has one of the quickest knock outs aged only 16 of a much older opponent on Lee Eaton’s EBA in under 16 seconds of the first round. In Jacksons 27 unlicensed fights he lost twice giving away age, experience and in some cases 20Kg in small used non commissioned gloves, the only time he lost he was only 17 fighting men in their 30’s [3] Jackson has been a advocate for young boxers to remain in the amateurs where there is more control on age, weight, head guards, medicals and glove size. Jackson won 24 out of 27 unlicensed fights. Losing two and drawing one.[4]
Amateur career[edit]
Jackson lost only two bouts as an amateur in a youth national final and a select team v Cayman islands.[5] Jackson won gold at the famous Hvidorve Box Cup in Denmark.[6]
Professional career[edit]
Jackson made his professional debut on 17 November 2018,[7] winning a four round points decision over Dylan Draper at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood, Jackson put Drapper down in the first round.[8]
In November 2018, Jackson signed a two fight deal contract with MTK.
On 14 December 2018, Jackson fought Lee Hallett On box nation live on television beating Hallett.
Jacksons next fight came on 8 May 2019 against MJ Hall at the York Hall beating Hall.
Jackson was out of the ring for 3 years due to lock down, and it is well known he took that time under his father guidance to spar at Matchroom Elite Gym with the likes of Joe Cordina, Conor Benn, Felix Cash, Ted Cheeseman, Jackson also sparred regular at McGuigans gym sparring Anthony Fowler & Robbie Davis jnr.
On 9 July 2022 Jackson won his 4th Professional fight at the Lee Valley Athletic Centre.
After being the sparring partner for 3 camps to Conor Benn in 2021 & 2022 Jackson was offered a fight on Matchroom DAZN in 2023.
In Jacksons 5th professional fight he fought another undefeated boxer Gideon Onyenani (Jonas) on 1 October 2022 at the York Hall over 8 rounds. Jackson is now 5-0, beating Jonus winning 7 of the 8 rounds on a Neilson Boxing promotion. Jackson was close to stopping Jonas in the 7th round. Jackson was co-main event.
Jackson 6th professional fight was the 18th November at the York Hall Bethnal Green, Jackson fought undefeated boxer Jurell Patterson managed by Lee Eaten. Jackson put Patterson down in the second and won the fight on points over 6 rounds.
24th February 2024, Jackson fought for the 7th time as a pro at the York Hall on the TM14 promotions. Jackson rolled his ankle in the first round breaking his ankle, having to box without putting pressure on the ankle. Jackson hopped and hobbled throughout the fight & would not quit. Jackson came through to go 7-0 which now puts him forward for the Southern Area eliminator.
References[edit]
- ^ "Boxing record for Billy Jackson". BoxRec.
- ^ "Billy Jackson ("The Kid") | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Jackson Ready For QBL Action". www.queensburyboxing.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ Cawley, Richard (19 December 2018). "Bromley's Billy "The Kid" Jackson wins second professional boxing bout". South London News. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Boxers get mixed results against London – Cayman Sports Buzz". www.caymansportsbuzz.com. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Hvidovre Box Cup - Hvidovre, Denmark representing England. - March 19-20 2016". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Bromley boxer Billy, 17, turns his life around to go pro". Edenbridge Chronicle. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "BoxRec: Billy Jackson". boxrec.com. Retrieved 3 August 2021.