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Competitor for  United States |
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| 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.
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[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] Professional 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] After boxing
Jones appeared on an episode of HBO's Mayweather-Hatton 24/7 series as an assistant trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather, a friend of Jones from the U.S. Olympic Team, offered Jones a job as an assistant after Jones' professional career dwindled.
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