In a rematch of an excellent welterweight fight last November, undefeated welterweight contender Mike Jones scored a repeat, decision win over a tough and durable Jesus Soto-Karass. All three judges scored the 12-round fight for Jones; 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113. Jones, 27, who used a tremendous jab and more refined boxing skills to maintain control for virtually the entire fight against the hard-charging Soto-Karass, 28.
Jones handled the pressure well, using his height and reach advantage to his benefit and moving laterally just enough to throw Soto-Karass off. In the third round, Jones busted open cuts over both of Soto-Karass’ eyes, which bled for the remainder of the fight. One came from an accidental clash of heads and one came from a clean punch.
Jones had won a 10-round majority decision against Soto-Karass on the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito undercard at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas on November 13. Jones might face WBC welterweight title-holder Andre Berto should Berto get past a proposed showdown with Victor Ortiz.