Boxer Omari Jones
Olympian Turned Professional …
Gunnin’ For KO In Debut!!!
Printed March 5, 2025 6:01 AM PST
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Olympic medalist Omari Jones is steppin’ into the ring for his boxing debut on March 15 … and plans to make a robust assertion with a knockout victory!
Jones — who gained the bronze medal in boxing on the 2024 Paris Olympics — spoke with TMZ Sports activities days earlier than his six-round boxing debut on the Caribe Royale in his hometown of Orlando, Florida.
Jones — who signed with Eddie Hearn‘s Matchroom Boxing promotion — is keen to showcase his abilities in entrance of his household, mates, and followers, describing himself as the whole package deal as an elite boxer.
“I am prepared to point out my ability, pace, energy,” Jones instructed us, “and the way I adjusted from the newbie to the professionals.”
To make his level, Jones, 22, can be combating 14-5 Alessio Mastronunzio.
Omari believes KO’ing an skilled fighter will show he is legit — and he’ll be prepared if the chance presents itself.
“If I see a gap to go for it, I will positively end it off,” Jones stated.
Even when Jones does not put Mastronunzio away, being a professional fighter is a dream come true for him, and he is decided to earn his first win — of what he believes can be many!
As for profession targets, Omari’s shootin’ for the celebs. He envisions sooner or later being enshrined within the Boxing Corridor of Fame.
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However, it is about greater than wins and losses for the younger fighter — he needs to comply with within the footsteps of his function mannequin, Muhammad Ali, who was rather more than only a boxer.
First step is March 15!