BLAENAVON super-welterweight Mason Jones put his time training in Las Vegas to good effect last Saturday as he picked up a second professional victory.

The hugely popular Jones took on and beat Swindon’s Paul Cummings on points (40-36) in a four-round contest at Rhondda Fach Sports Centre in Tylorstown.

Jones, who won on debut in July, had prepared for the fight with an intensive training camp which included a two-week spell at Floyd Mayweather’s world famous TMT gym in Nevada.

While there he sparred former super-welterweight world champion Ishe Smith and by all accounts more than held his own.

Jones demonstrated that hard work always pays off as he comfortably won all four rounds against his much taller opponent, with the long body of Cummings proving a good target for the Welshman’s meaty hooks.

The 21-year-old wishes to thank his sponsors, without who he would not have been able to dedicate so much time to his training and dietary regimes.

“Everyone in Blaenavon is behind me, it has been great” he said. “I’m thankful for everyone that has helped by buying a ticket to watch me box and to my sponsors P and P Builders, Rolls Royce Bulldogs, Tatami Fightwear, Rhys Jones PT and Patent Seekers.

“Their financial help and support has enabled my trainer Lyndon James and I to travel over to Las Vegas.

“I’ve also had several weeks in London training at West Ham boxing club. With their help I am able to live and train as a fully professional athlete. I’m very grateful.”