Jono Carroll


Jonathan Beresford, better known as Jono Carroll, is an Irish professional boxer who challenged for the IBF junior-lightweight title in 2019.

Professional career

Carroll began his pro career while in Australia in 2012. After building a 2–0 record he returned home to Dublin where he began fighting under Paschal "Packie" Collins, out of Celtic Warrior Gym, Blanchardstown.

Irish debut

Carroll made his Irish professional debut in November 2014, when he faced Declan Geraghty at the 3Arena. On the undercard of Matthew Macklin vs. Jorge Sebastian Heiland, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that the winner would earn a slot at the following month's Prizefighter tournament in London. Carroll and Geraghty went on to produce 'Fight of the Night', in a bout which ended in the fourth round when Geraghty was disqualified for persistent use of the head, that same fight would go on to win Irish fight of the year.

Prizefighter champion

Carroll really stepped into the limelight when he accepted the invitation and became Prizefighter champion in December. The Dubliner was a relative unknown to British audiences when he defied the odds to defeat Stephen Foster, Gary Buckland, and Michael Devine to take the lightweight title. Carroll subsequently signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.

Following Prizefighter

Despite being booked to appear on the undercard of teammate Spike O'Sullivan vs. Chris Eubank Jr, Carroll accepted a different fight at just a week's notice. On the Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tyson Fury card in Düsseldorf, Carroll agreed to the longest bout of his career so far, a ten rounder with Miguel Gonzalez. Despite the timing, Carroll outclassed the Honduran from start to finish, winning every round on the way to a unanimous decision victory. "I just went out there and enjoyed myself," he told Sky Sports afterwards. "Because I never fought 10 rounds, I wanted to see what it was all about. I wanted to get through without any injuries. I'm pretty proud of that."

Carroll vs. Quigg

On 7 March 2020, Carroll fought former world champion Scott Quigg. Carroll dominated Quigg over the whole fight and managed to stop him in the eleventh round to earn the TKO victory.

Carroll vs. Hughes

In his next fight, Carroll fought Maxi Hughes. While Carroll was a big favourite, Hughes managed to narrowly outbox Carroll and win the fight in a major upset via unanimous decision.

Carroll vs. Vences

On 11 September 2021, Carroll fought Andy Vences, then ranked as #7 at super featherweight by the WBA. Carroll won the fight via majority decision, with the scorecards reading 97–93, 97–93 and 95–95 in his favour.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Win25–3–1Alexander PradoUD815 Mar 2025Jumeirah Golf Estates Club House, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
28LossAlbert BatyrgazievTKO9, 2:2312 Jul 2024IBA Colosseum, Serpukhov, Russia
27Win24–2–1Miguel MarriagaUD1018 Mar 2023Agenda Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
26Win23–2–1James CherejiUD82 Dec 2022Humo Arena, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
25Win22–2–1Patrick Ayi AryeeTKO4, 2:0718 Mar 2022Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
24Win21–2–1Aelio MesquitaKO2, 2:2711 Dec 2021Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
23Win20–2–1Andy Vences1011 Sep 2021Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, US
22Win19–2–1Romic Airapetean4, 3:0027 Mar 2021Club Saga Heredia, Malaga, Spain
21Loss18–2–1Maxi HughesUD1012 Aug 2020LS-Live, Wakefield, England
20Win18–1–1Scott QuiggTKO11, 2:147 Mar 2020Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
19Win17–1–1Eleazar ValenzuelaUD1024 Aug 2019Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
18Loss16–1–1Tevin FarmerUD1215 Mar 2019Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USFor IBF junior-lightweight title
17Draw16–0–1Guillaume Frenois128 Dec 2018Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
16Win16–0Declan GeraghtyTKO9, 2:1230 Jun 2018Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained IBF Inter-Continental junior-lightweight title
15Win15–0Humberto de SantiagoTKO3, 2:1618 Nov 2017The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental junior-lightweight title
14Win14–0John QuigleySD1217 Jun 2017Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon vacant IBF European junior-lightweight title
13Win13–0Juan Luis GonzalezPTS83 Dec 2016Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland
12Win12–0Damian LawniczakPTS629 Oct 2016Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
11Win11–0Simas VolosinasPTS424 Sep 2016Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, England
10Win10–0Jordan EllisonPTS67 May 2016Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
9Win9–0Miguel GonzalezUD1028 Nov 2015ESPRIT arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
8Win8–0Barrington Brown5, 1:0218 Jul 2015Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandTechnical decision after Carroll cut from accidental head clash
7Win7–0Carlos Perez611 Apr 2015First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
6Win6–0Michael DevineUD36 Dec 2014York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Lightweights III – Final
5Win5–0Gary BucklandUD36 Dec 2014York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Lightweights III – Semi-final
4Win4–0Stephen Foster36 Dec 2014York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Lightweights III – Quarter-final
3Win3–0Declan Geraghty4, 0:5615 Nov 20143Arena, Dublin, IrelandGeraghty disqualified for head butt
2Win2–0Pornchai Sithpajuk2, 1:217 Dec 2013Kingsway Indoor Stadium, Perth, Australia
1Win1–0Matthew Seden416 Dec 2012WA Italian Club, Perth, Australia