http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/julius_jackson/74802 Recent articles about Julius Jackson en-us "My dad gave me the name 'Dah Rock'. He said that when I hit it feels like a rock in my gloves. The island we're from, they call it the rock too. Plus, God is my rock. I heard him say that and I said 'yeah. I like it.'" -- Growing up the son of one of boxing's hardest hitters ever, you have some pretty big gloves to fill if you plan on becoming a fighter, but so far, Virgin Islands slugger John "Dah Rock" Jackson (15-1, 14 KOs), son of legendary champion Julian "The Hawk" Jackson, isn't doing so bad at it. Credit: Team Jackson 16 fights into his career, the elder Jackson was still fighting preliminaries. Going into his 17th fight, WBC #15 Jackson is set to face St. Paul, Minnesota's undefeated "Sir" Cerresso Fort (16-0-1, 11 KOs) in the televised six-round co-main event this Friday (April 19) at the Tropicana Showroom in the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City and live across the country on ESPN Fri... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:26:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_jackson_ready_for_big_fight_against_undefeated_fort_on_fnf/13421533 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_jackson_ready_for_big_fight_against_undefeated_fort_on_fnf/13421533 John Jackson ready for big fight against undefeated Fort on FNF http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/john_jackson_ready_for_big_fight_against_undefeated_fort_on_fnf/13421533 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A media conference was held on Wednesday to discuss this Friday, March 8 Friday Night Fights event at Resorts Casino Hotel, promoted by Sampson Boxing, the main event will pit the Dominican Republic's smooth-boxing Victor Cayo (31-3 22 KOs) against undefeated and upset-minded Emmanuel Taylor (16-1 11 KOs). Check out the full collection of presser quotes right here. In the co-featured 10-round heavyweight bout, Russian powerhouse Magomed Abdusalamov (16-0, 16 KOs) will face Puerto Rican Olympian Victor Bisbal (21-1, 15 KOs). Headlining the undercard will be two members of the Virgin Islands-based "Hawk Flock", the son and nephew of former world champion Julian "The Hawk" Jackson, both of which are up-and-coming contender in the respective divisions. WBC Super Welterweight Youth World Champion John "Dah Rock" Jackson (14-1, 13 KOs), will face Sinaloa, México's Francisco Alexis Pena (7-1, 5 KOs) and junior middleweight contender Samuel "Rock C... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:01 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cayo_vs_taylor_final_presser_quotes/13075567 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cayo_vs_taylor_final_presser_quotes/13075567 Cayo vs. Taylor final presser quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cayo_vs_taylor_final_presser_quotes/13075567 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On Monday, December 17, Sampson Boxing and Manguita Promotions will return to the Dominican Fiesta Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with another star-studded night of professional boxing, including an all-Dominican main event and two female world title fights. In the night's 10-round main event, hometown hero Victor "Mermelada" Cayo (30-3, 22 KOs) of Santo Domingo will face unbeaten countryman Vladimir Baez (17-0 with 15 KOs) of La Vega, Dominican Republic. Cayo will be gunning for his second consecutive victory over and undefeated opponent, as he defeated unbeaten Julio DeJesus (15-0, 14 KOs) on August 11. Baez has won four straight by knockout since winning the Dominican Light Welterweight Championship in 2010. In the 10-round co-feature will be Daihana Santana (30-6, 14 KOs) will be defending her IBF Female Featherweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Helen Joseph (11-1, 6 KOs) of Nigeria, by way of Ghana. Also appearing that nigh... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:21:22 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/victor_cayo_daihana_santana_john_julius_jackson_more_all_in_action_dec_17_in_santo_domingo/12322537 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/victor_cayo_daihana_santana_john_julius_jackson_more_all_in_action_dec_17_in_santo_domingo/12322537 Victor Cayo, Daihana Santana, John & Julius Jackson & more all in action Dec 17 in Santo Domingo http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/victor_cayo_daihana_santana_john_julius_jackson_more_all_in_action_dec_17_in_santo_domingo/12322537 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A decade after retiring as head coach of the Nebraska football team, Tom Osborne returned in 2007 to revive not only what was a sinking ship under Bill Callahan, but the athletic department as a whole. Today, it was announced that Osborne’s chapter as a member of the Cornhusker staff in an official capacity will end as 2013 begins “As of January 1, I will step aside as athletic director,” he said during a press conference held in Lincoln earlier today. In reference to finding a replacement, Osborne mentioned the work that Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman will be putting in. “Obviously, it’s got to be an open process. The decision will be his. I plan to probably be around for six months or so after January 1 to help any way I can,” Osborne said. He went on to say that he feels the program is in a good position to succeed, that recent coaching hires were solid ones and former players felt good about visiting. He also pointed out the overall unification of fans and how that allows a ... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:01:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/huskers_ad_osborne_to_retire_january_1_search_underway_for_successor/11815531 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/huskers_ad_osborne_to_retire_january_1_search_underway_for_successor/11815531 Huskers AD Osborne to Retire January 1; Search Underway for Successor http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/huskers_ad_osborne_to_retire_january_1_search_underway_for_successor/11815531 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jackson Brothers Punch their Way to  Victory in Paradise On Wednesday, April 25, at the Marin Center in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and co-promoter Lesley Commission of 340 Boxing Promotions presented "Boxing in Paradise V" to a sold-out crowd, who didn't go home disappointed. Fighting in the night's main event before a hometown crowd, John "The Rock" Jackson (13-0, 12 KOs) son of former world champion Julian Jackson, defended his WBC Youth World Light Middleweight Championship and spoiled the undefeated record of Mexico's Jesus Selig (14-1-1, 9 KOs) via TKO 3 (1:33). Selig was the second consecutive undefeated fighter to be steamrolled by 23-year-old Jackson, who seems destined to pick up where his power-punching father left off. In the main supporting bout, older brother Julius "The Chef" Jackson (13-0, 9 KOs) successfully defended his USNBC Super Middleweight Title with a TK... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:03:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_julius_jackson_score_quick_kos_in_saint_thomas/10684280 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_julius_jackson_score_quick_kos_in_saint_thomas/10684280 John & Julius Jackson score quick KOs in Saint Thomas http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/john_julius_jackson_score_quick_kos_in_saint_thomas/10684280 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hard Punching Jackson Brothers Headline Sampson Boxing's Boxing in Paradise V On Wednesday, April 25, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and co-promoter Lesley Commission of 340 Boxing Promotions will proudly present "Boxing in Paradise V" featuring knockout artist John Jackson (12-0, 11 KOs) defending his WBC Super Welterweight Youth World Title for the first time against fellow undefeated Jesus "Chino" Selig (14-0-1, 9 KOs) of Douglas, Arizona, in the 10-round main event. 23-year-old Jackson was a 2008 USVI Olympic representative. He and his brother, undefeated super middleweight contender Julius, are the sons of former World Middleweight Champion and one of the hardest punchers in boxing history, Julian "The Hawk" Jackson. In the co-main event, brother Julius (12-0, 8 KOs), also a 2008 Olympian, will face Wilson "Kid Wonder" Theophile (8-3, 4 KOs) of Nassau, Bahamas, over 10 r... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:19:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeateds_john_julius_jackson_featured_on_april_25_in_st_thomas/10589680 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeateds_john_julius_jackson_featured_on_april_25_in_st_thomas/10589680 Undefeateds John & Julius Jackson featured on April 25 in St. Thomas http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeateds_john_julius_jackson_featured_on_april_25_in_st_thomas/10589680 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to congratulate his two Virgin Islands-based junior middleweights for their impressive victories on Friday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Fighting in front of a huge crowd of boxing dignitaries, undefeated power puncher John Jackson (12-0, 11 KOs) scored a TKO 6 over formerly undefeated Keandre Leatherwood (9-1, 6 KOs) to win the vacant WBC Youth World light middleweight title and Samuel Rogers (11-0, 6 KOs) scored a TKO 10 over formerly undefeated Jamar Freeman (9-1-2, 5 KOs) in a fight for the vacant WBC FECARBOX light middleweight title. Credit: Sampson Boxing "Both guys fought undefeated opponents in very competitive fights and now they both have significant professional titles. Along with John's older brother Julius, they are the fighting pride of the Virgin Islands and I'm very happy for them," said Lewkowicz. 22-year-old Jackson, the son of former three-time world champi... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:04:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_jackson_samuel_rogers_impressed_over_the_weekend_in_vegas/8866660 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/john_jackson_samuel_rogers_impressed_over_the_weekend_in_vegas/8866660 John Jackson & Samuel Rogers Impressed Over the Weekend in Vegas http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/john_jackson_samuel_rogers_impressed_over_the_weekend_in_vegas/8866660 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png