Jackson Continues Unbeaten Streak, Outscores Afghan

Luke Jackson

UNBEATEN featherweight prospect Luke Jackson returned from the longest layoff off his budding professional career, easily outpointing late substitute Karim Afghan over four rounds.

Jackson, 29, had to put up with some resistance from a motivated and upset-minded Afghan, who accepted the unlikely task of beating Jackson on 24-hours notice after several opponents declined the opportunity.

For the most part, Jackson (6-0, 3 KOs) had his way with Afghan (0-1-1) – working behind a darting left jab – which jolted Afghan’s head back multiple times throughout the fight…read story >