Something I don't think Mike Jones got enough credit for...

[Clegg]

...is rematching Soto-Karass instantly.

A lot of people may not think anything of that, because they don't rate Jones or because they don't rate Soto-Karass, but that's beside the point.

Whether or not Jones goes on to big things or not, a lot of people thought he lost so he got straight back in there and proved that he was the better fighter.

That's worth something because, regardless of what excuses they may have, Vanes never rematched Ouma, Lara never rematched Molina, Witter never rematched Kotelnik, Matthysse never rematched Harris, Maidana never rematched Morales, Fury waited a while before rematching McDermott etc.

There are of course several world title fights which have had controversial outcomes, some had rematches and some didn't, but when you're a prospect on the way up, against a guy brought in to lose, it's very easy to move on, safe in the knowledge that your powerful promoter and the network backing you will do their best to ensure people forget about it.

Jones could've done that, but didn't.

[savorduhflavor]

Absolutely, he deserves props for that.

He also deserves credit for surviving the first fight. That was a case where we all know he punched himself out in the second rd...he must have thrown 40 straight punches. And he was gassed in the 2nd and found a way to not only survive, but win the fight(albeit it's debatable), but that's not easy for a young guy who's never been really tested to go through that with a non stop, tough guy like Soto-Karass.

I like Mike Jones a lot, I think he's got a real bright future.

[IronDanHamza]

Absolutely. I agree.

This is what a Champion should do. And Devon Alexander for one should take a leaf out of his book.

Mike Jones lost that first fight, and I think he knew it. Taking that rematch instantly was a credit to his character and he earnt alot of respect from me because he didn't need to take it. But he did.

[Capaedia]

Some people know how to have a legacy.

This is a good way.

[jjbj2]

Mike Jones should be prioritized by Top Rank not some prima donna name Kelly Pavlik. Really, Ohioan just came back and he had like what 2 matches on national television already one from the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley and the cancelled Showtime main event match.

Whereas, Mike Jones disappeared after his undercard on Nonito Donaire vs Fernando Montiel fight. Mike Jones should have been given the opportunity to fight the European champions either in Welterweight or Junior Middleweight. I wish him great luck in his future.