Nate Jones

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Medal record
Competitor for  United States
Men's Boxing
Olympic Games
Bronze	Atlanta 1996	Heavyweight

Nathaniel ("Nate") Henry Jones (born August 18, 1972) was a boxer. Nicknamed "The Snake", Jones won the National Golden Gloves 1994 and 1995 and the Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Contents 1 Amateur career 2 Pro career 3 Life After Boxing 4 External links

[edit] Amateur career

• Won the Heavyweight bronze medal representing the United States at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. His results were:
  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Fola Okesola (Great Britain) RSC 3 (2:53)
  • Defeated Jiang Tao (China) 21-4
  • Lost to David Defiagbon (Canada) 10-16
• National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion (1994, 1995)

[edit] Pro career

Jones began his career undefeated in 17 fights over carefully selected opponents. In his first test against Friday Ahunanya, Jones lost a split decision. After two victories over limited foes, Jones stepped up against future titlist Lamon Brewster, who destroyed Jones in a TKO 3. Shortly after the devastating loss, Jones retired after doctors diagnosed him with diminished reflexes and speech.

[edit] Life After Boxing

Jones appeared on an episode of HBO's Hatton-Mayweather 24/7 series as a training parter of Floyd Mayeather Jr. Mayeather, a friend of Jones from the US Olympic Team, offered Jones a job after Jones had trouble finding work after his boxing career ended.

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Nate Jones from Boxrec