Press Release: Promoter Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions has signed North American Boxing Federation super welterweight champion Rodney Jones to an exclusive promotional contract. A resident of Stockton, California, Rodney has a record of 35-3, with 22 KOs.  He is ranked #14 by Boxingtalk, #5 in by the WBO, #7 by the WBC, #10 by the  IBF, and #15 by the WBA.

Pelullo said today, "Rodney is one of the top talents in the 154-pound division. He's a tall lefthander who has proven himself against tough opposition, and he?s ready to fight the best guys out there. We think he's going to be a world champion, all he needs is the opportunity. We're really looking forward to working with Rodney and his manager, Tom DiFrancesco, who's a real pro."

"Smooth" RODNEY JONES

Age: 36 (dob: 7-28-68); Residence: Stockton, California; Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana; Record: 35-3, 22 KOs; Height: 6 foot 1

Ranked WBO #5, Boxingtalk #14, WBC #7, IBF #10, WBA #15 at 154 pounds,  NABF super welterweight champion, one successful title defense, Former NABO jr. middleweight champion, five successful title defenses.