Boxer Omari Jones
Olympian Turned Professional …
Gunnin’ For KO In Debut!!!
Revealed
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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 strong 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 expertise in entrance of his household, mates, and followers, describing himself as the whole package deal as an elite boxer.
“I’m ready to show my skill, speed, power,” Jones advised us, “and how I adjusted from the amateur to the pros.”
To make his level, Jones, 22, will probably be preventing 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 an opening to go for it, I’ll definitely finish 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 will probably be many!
As for profession objectives, Omari’s shootin’ for the celebrities. He envisions in the future 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 desires to observe within the footsteps of his function mannequin, Muhammad Ali, who was rather more than only a boxer.
First step is March 15!
