On the Harlem Eubank vs. Nurali Erdogan undercard, former Mayweather Promotions Lightweight J’Hon Ingram continued the first leg of his boxing journey as he cruised to a decision victory over Jonatas Oliveira on Friday, November 22 at the Walker Dome in New Castle, England. .
Boxing is a sport that differentiates the talent pool by levels, and J’Hon Ingram showed how he was level above his opponent. Ingram is a pure boxer who has all the offensive tools, and on Friday night, he used his tools and put on a boxing clinic.
In February 2023, J’Hon Ingram went viral when he was sparring in Mayweather’s gym and landed a left hook that sent Rolando “Rolly” Romero to the canvas. He went on to sign a contract with Mayweather Promotions.
Eight months into his contract, Ingram filed a request to be released from Mayweather Promotions due to a lack of activity. He went on to join Wasserman Boxing. On the night of November 22, J’Hon Ingram entered the squared circle for the second time in three months.
In the opening round of the Ingram vs. Oliveira match, J’Hon Ingram looked razor-sharp. He began his offensive attack by changing levels with the jab, and then, for the last two minutes of the opening round, Ingram consistently landed combinations both on top and to the body of his opponent.
After starting the bout by being on the defensive throughout the first round, Oliveira tried to establish his offense when he threw three consecutive left hooks. Unfortunately for Oliveira, it was his only significant offense, as Ingram continued to work with his jab and sharp combination.
In the third round, Ingram allowed Oliveira to press forward as he proceeded to consistently hit Oliveira with solid shots as he struggled on the back foot. In the process, the match went from a boxing match to an opportunity for Ingram to work on his craft.
Ingram worked the jab, did a good job with his punch placement, wrestled well off the back foot, wrestled well off the front foot, and added some showboating as he wrestled with both hands in the 5th round. At the conclusion of the six-round contest, J’Hon Ingram was declared the winner by a score of 60-54.
24-year-old J’Hon Ingram (6-0, 4 KOs) is a young fighter who wants to stay active and continue to raise his profile. Ingram knows he needs to take the proper steps before he can achieve some of his career goals, but for now staying active is Ingram’s top priority.
