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Omari Jones
American boxer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Omari 'The Banger' Jones (/oʊˈmɑːriː/ oh-MAR-ee; born November 7, 2002)[2][3] is an American professional boxer.[4][5]
As an amateur, he won a silver medal in the welterweight division at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships.[6] At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jones won a bronze medal in the welterweight division.[7] He turned professional in January 2025, signing a promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing.[8][9]
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Background
Jones has competed in combat sports for a majority of his life. He started with karate lessons at age four and transitioned to boxing at age eight.[10] Jones currently trains professionally with coach Jason Galarza in Orlando, Florida.[citation needed]
In December 2024, Jones graduated from Valencia College, Orlando with an associates degree.[11][12]
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Jones signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom on January 21, 2025, five months after winning a bronze medal in the welterweight division at the 2024 Paris Olympics games. Jones explained his decision saying, “I chose Eddie because he came to meet with me in Paris after my last fight in the Olympics and I understood how serious he was about my making a superstar and global star. I also want to stay busy, and I feel that Matchroom and Eddie Hearn is the perfect fit for that.” He continued to train with Jason Galarza in his home city of Orlando.[13][14]
Jones was scheduled to make his professional boxing debut on March 15, 2025 at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL.[15][16] His opponent was later revealed as Alessio Mastronunzi, in a scheduled 6-round bout, which would take place just above the welterweight limit.[17] Jones would go on to win that fight via TKO in the second round. Jones threw 116 total punches, landing 40 (34.5%). Mastronunzi landed two punches, which came in round 1. After the bout, Hearn announced Jones would next feature on the Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantis Stanionis undercard in Atlantic City on April 12, 2025.[18][19] Jones stopped 36 year old William Jackson in the opening round. The stoppage came after only 1 minute and 47 seconds to remain undefeated. Jones was looking to get rounds in against Jackson, but was unable to, after Jackson made little attempt to get up following the knockdown.[20] His next bout was expected to take place on the Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos undercard in New York, on June 14.[21] Instead, he next fought on July 12 at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas against Alfredo Blanco.[22] Jones dropped him twice, stopping him at the end of the third round.[23]
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