Minneapolis, MN (February 24, 2023) – Welterweight Derrick “Diesel” Jackson will face Willie Jones Saturday, February 25 at The Armory in Minneapolis, MN.
Fighting out of Orlando, FL, Jackson’s 10-0 with 5 knockouts. In his most recent bout, Jackson scored an impressive unanimous decision over iron chinned veteran Damien Bonelli. Prior to his blossoming pro career, Jackson was a top-rated amateur. In 2018, he won the Eastern Regionals while also fighting in the championship matches at the Junior Olympics and US National Championship.
A native of Burlington, NC, Jones is 8-2 and has five victories by KO. Jones holds victories over unbeaten fighters in Jamal Harris (3-0) and Celso Ramirez (7-0). In Jones’ two previous fights at The Armory, he scored stoppage victories over the aforementioned Ramirez as well as Gonzalo Dallera (5-1).
The eight round Jackson-Jones contest takes place on the undercard of the Subriel Matias-Jeremias Ponce IBF junior welterweight title fight and is promoted by TGB Promotions.
“We’re proud of Derrick “Diesel” Jackson as he makes his debut with PBC,” said Jackson’s promoter Amaury Piedra of Boxlab Promotions. “Derrick is an all- action fighter that is sure to delight the crown at the Armory in Minnesota. We believe Diesel has a bright future and at only 20 years of age already has 10 wins. While he is facing a difficult opponent in Jones, we expect a great outcome. We want to thank Al Haymon, Luis DeCubas Jr, and TGB Promotions for this opportunity to shine on their card.”