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Philadelphia’s Mike Jones resurfaces in Las Vegas at the Roy Jones Jr. Fight Academy

Philadelphia’s Mike Jones defeating Hector Munoz in 2010 (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Saw a familiar face the other day inside of the Roy Jones Jr. Fight Academy out here in Las Vegas.

Welterweight veteran and former title challenge Mike Jones (26-2, 19 KO’s) is back in training in hopes of jump starting his career.
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Mikes Jones (26-1, 19 KO’s) sparring Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (4-0, 3 KO’s) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as welterweight contender Mike Jones (26-1, 19 KO’s) puts in some 5-minute rounds with unbeaten middleweight prospect Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias (4-0, 3 KO’s) as the trainer of the two men, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, watched on…

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Philadelphia’s Mike Jones (26-1, 19 KO’s) working with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad at the H.I.T. Factory

Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Mike Jones (26-1, 19 KO’s) as he works with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad inside of the H.I.T. Factory in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones has teamed up with Muhammad to get his career back on track following his upset loss to Randall Bailey this past June..

Comebacking welterweight Mike Jones now working with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in Las Vegas

Welterweight contender Mike Jones, left, with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in Las Vegas (Photo credit: Mary Ann Owen – www.BoxingInLasVegas.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad’s stable of quality fighters continues to grow, as the former light heavyweight champion is now working with Philadelphia’s Mike Jones.

Jones’ talent has always been evident, and in teaming up with Muhammad he will be looking to bounce back from his only professional setback this past June when he was stopped in the 11th round by Randall Bailey in a clash for the vacant IBF welterweight strap.

As is often the case with Muhammad, he was contacted unexpectedly by Jones a few days ago and seems intrigued by the thought of helping rebuild his career.
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