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‘Real road warrior’ – Tributes pour in as 65-fight boxing veteran dies at 38
Boxer Carson Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 38 as tributes flooded in. Jones was a well respected American super welterweight who fought the likes of Kell Brook and Ted Cheeseman during his 21-year 65-bout career. Jones [right] was known for his warrior-like heart in the ringGetty He had been fighting an illness following gastrointestinal issuesRex He last fought in October 2023 and fell ill after complications during oesophagus surgery. Former IBF super middleweight world champion Caleb Traux confirmed the news that Jones has since sadly died. He posted a photo of them together and wrote: “Rest in paradise to my man. Boxing lost a good one, too early.” Traux had previously sought prayers from the boxing community following the news of Jones’ illness. “We need some prayers for former world title challenger Carson Jones,” he said. “He had complications during a surgical procedure and my friend can use all the good vibes he can get.” Jones had told fans in January that he was struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) issues, which affects your GI tract. Your GI tract is the path that food takes through your digestive system from your mouth to your rectum. Jones previously said: “I finally have surgery on my esophagus on Monday. I cannot wait. This s*** is driving me insane. “I’ve had a max of three bites of food per day for the last few weeks, with a loss of 35 pounds. Some days, there is no food or drink at all.” Jones [left] fought Kell Brook twice in 2012 and 2013 respectively Jones was renowned for his warrior-like ability, as he often showed his toughness and willingness to take on anyone in the squared circle. He also battled the likes of Brian Rose, but his fights with Sheffield’s Brook earned him the respect of fans and fellow fighters alike. The 38-year-old lost to former welterweight world champion Brook by decision at Sheffield Arena in July 2012. Jones give Brook one hell of a fight and one of the judges even awarded him with a draw on the night. He was knocked down in the second round of their rematch a year later before being counted out in the eight at Craven Park Stadium in Hull. British boxing referee Mark Lyson posted: “Very sad to hear the news about the passing of Carson Jones at just 38. RIP Champ.” Brook claimed the IBF welterweight title from 2014 to 2017 after beating Jones He retired from boxing in 2022 One of his fans wrote on X: “Absolutely gutted Carson Jones has passed away real road warrior.” Jones’ last fight was a victory over James Warren two years ago at Farmer’s Market, Oklahoma City. Before that, he lost to Callum Walsh for the WBC USA Silver super welterweight title after he was downed from a body punch in the fourth round.
Boxer Carson Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 38 as tributes flooded in.
Jones was a well respected American super welterweight who fought the likes of Kell Brook and Ted Cheeseman during his 21-year 65-bout career.
He last fought in October 2023 and fell ill after complications during oesophagus surgery.
Former IBF super middleweight world champion Caleb Traux confirmed the news that Jones has since sadly died.
He posted a photo of them together and wrote: “Rest in paradise to my man. Boxing lost a good one, too early.”
Traux had previously sought prayers from the boxing community following the news of Jones’ illness.
“We need some prayers for former world title challenger Carson Jones,” he said.
“He had complications during a surgical procedure and my friend can use all the good vibes he can get.”
Jones had told fans in January that he was struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) issues, which affects your GI tract.
Your GI tract is the path that food takes through your digestive system from your mouth to your rectum.
Jones previously said: “I finally have surgery on my esophagus on Monday. I cannot wait. This s*** is driving me insane.
“I’ve had a max of three bites of food per day for the last few weeks, with a loss of 35 pounds. Some days, there is no food or drink at all.”
Jones was renowned for his warrior-like ability, as he often showed his toughness and willingness to take on anyone in the squared circle.
He also battled the likes of Brian Rose, but his fights with Sheffield’s Brook earned him the respect of fans and fellow fighters alike.
The 38-year-old lost to former welterweight world champion Brook by decision at Sheffield Arena in July 2012.
Jones give Brook one hell of a fight and one of the judges even awarded him with a draw on the night.
He was knocked down in the second round of their rematch a year later before being counted out in the eight at Craven Park Stadium in Hull.
British boxing referee Mark Lyson posted: “Very sad to hear the news about the passing of Carson Jones at just 38. RIP Champ.”
One of his fans wrote on X: “Absolutely gutted Carson Jones has passed away real road warrior.”
Jones’ last fight was a victory over James Warren two years ago at Farmer’s Market, Oklahoma City.
Before that, he lost to Callum Walsh for the WBC USA Silver super welterweight title after he was downed from a body punch in the fourth round.
