Oshae Jones Retains IBF Junior Middleweight Crown

Oshae Jones kept her IBF junior‑middleweight title after a split‑draw decision against challenger Elia Carranza at MVP Boxing 04 in Orlando, extending a rivalry that began with a close fight last July.

Jones wins by split draw, retains IBF crown

The bout ended with two judges favoring Jones 96‑94 and one seeing it 96‑94 for Carranza, while the third card read 95‑95, resulting in a draw that left the champion unbeaten on her record of 9‑0‑1 with three knockouts. Jones landed 34 more punches than Carranza—101 to 67—according to the official statistics, a margin that did not translate into a unanimous verdict.

After the fight, she said she was “happy with the performance” but acknowledged she could have avoided the ropes more often. “It is what it is,” she added, hinting at a desire to leave Florida soon.

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Carranza, who had previously pushed for a decisive win, expressed disappointment. “You got to make it something that’s completely undeniable, and she did not do that tonight,” he said, before calling for a third match to settle the score.

The earlier encounter saw two judges score the fight heavily for Jones, while a third gave Carranza a 100‑90 card, sparking controversy and prompting his demand for a trilogy. The split‑draw outcome at MVP Boxing 04 does not resolve that tension, and promoters are likely weighing options for a potential third bout.

The decision sparked immediate debate.

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Other results from the night

Co‑main event champion Tiara Brown retained her WBC featherweight belt by unanimous decision over Hannah Rapp, who entered the fight undefeated. The judges scored it 99‑91, 99‑91 and 97‑93, reflecting Brown’s control after a bloodied eighth round.

In the super‑flyweight division, Nataly Delgado claimed the WBA title by outpointing Jasmine Artiga, with all three judges marking the bout 97‑93. Delgado’s victory adds a new champion to the division’s roster.

Estefany Alegria shocked the unified flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez, capturing the IBF, WBO and WBA light‑flyweight titles with a unanimous decision. Judges tallied 99‑91, 99‑91 and 100‑90 in her favor, noting her effective body work throughout the contest.

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The card also featured a future event announcement: MVPW‑06 in Birmingham, slated for August 29, will showcase a main event between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron, with Caroline Dubois also on the card.

Analysts note that landing more punches did not guarantee a clear win, highlighting the subjectivity of boxing scoring. While the split‑draw preserves her status as champion, it also fuels discussion about the need for a definitive third meeting. The boxing community will likely watch the negotiations closely, as a trilogy could provide the closure both fighters seek.

For background on the IBF’s role in world boxing, see the International Boxing Federation entry. The organization sanctions titles across multiple weight classes, including junior‑middleweight, where Jones currently holds the belt.