340Boxing; The VI's Very Own Boxing Pros

Virgin Island’s own ‘340Boxing’ was brought together by three hard working, local athletes that have truly taking the boxing world by storm. The two sons and nephew of pro boxer Julian ‘The Hawk’ Jackson have taken an interest in both boxing, and the island they call home. Julius ‘The Chef’ Jackson, John ‘Dah Rock’ Jackson, and Samuel ‘Rock City Cobra’ Rogers are the three masterminds behind ‘340Boxing’ and have made a name for themselves locally and globally. 

Their recent stay at Carib Beach Resort has sparked my interest in the boxing world. While talking to Julius, I grew an appreciation on how hard these athletes work to reach their goal. “We’ve all been boxing since we’re young” said Julius, who grew up around the sport. When asking how many hours a day they train, he replied nonchalantly, “Two sessions a day, as early as 5 or 6 am for two hours, and 3 hours in the afternoon, around 5pm. So about 5 hours a day.” The dedication these boxers put into their fights obviously show results. In 2008 both John and Julius went to Beijing to compete in the Olympics representing their home, the Virgin Islands. Traveling is just one of the many perks that comes along with the profession. 

In-between juggling boxing, training, and the Olympics, Julius was able to graduate from the Florida Culinary Institute in 2008. His passion for food has crowned him his nickname ‘The Chef’. He is a chef at Fat Turtle, a restaurant located in Yacht Haven known for its delicious food and fantastic view of the mega yachts and the sea. 

On Saturday May 31, 2014, Samuel ‘Rock City Cobra’ Rogers flew out to Las Vegas to fight ‘Latin Snake’ Sergio Mora. The fight was shown on HBO2 and you can review the results on a number of boxing websites. 

This Saturday, June 7th, John ‘Dah Rock’ Jackson steps into the ring with Andy Lee in Madison Square Garden in New York. This is a fight you don’t want to miss, and you can watch it on HBO Pay Per View. 

The Virgin Islands has a wonderful community that supports all its local athletes and events. You don’t have to be a resident to feel the love, support, and pride that seems to hover around the islands. No matter if any of the 340Boxing athletes win or lose their fights, the island will always be waiting for them to come home with open arms and a huge congratulations for all their accomplishments. 

For more information about 340Boxing, visit their website at 340boxing.com