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Omari Jones
Jones in 2024
Born (2002-11-07) November 7, 2002 (age 22)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States
Statistics
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Boxing record[1]
Total fights2
Wins2
Wins by KO2
Losses0
No contests0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Welterweight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2021 Belgrade Welterweight

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]

Background

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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]

Professional career

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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]

Professional boxing record

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2 fights 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 0 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
2 Win 2–0 William Jackson KO 1 (6) 1:47 12 Apr 2025 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Alessio Mastronunzio TKO 2 (6), 0:22 15 Mar 2025 Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Omari Jones". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "JONES Omari". Olympics.com. 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Omari Jones". L'Equipe (in French). Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  4. ^ McDougall, Chrös (November 5, 2021). "18-Year-Old Omari Jones Caps Off Boxing World Championships Debut With A Silver Medal". Team USA. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  5. ^ Sorrell, LuAnne (February 1, 2022). "Young boxer making history, lifting people up along the way". WOFL. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2021" (PDF). AIBA World Boxing Championships. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  7. ^ "Omari Jones' Olympic Journey Concludes with Bronze Medal". www.usaboxing.org. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  8. ^ "Amateur starlet Omari Jones signs professional terms with Matchroom". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  9. ^ "U.S. Olympian Omari Jones signs promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  10. ^ Gottschalk, Jeremy. "Student And Amateur Boxer Omari 'The Banger' Jones Heads To Paris Olympics 2024". Valencia Voice. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  11. ^ "Omari Jones College Access Story | Stories | Valencia College". valenciacollege.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  12. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  13. ^ "Team USA Olympic Medalist Omari Jones signs with Matchroom Boxing". Matchroom Boxing. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  14. ^ "Amateur starlet Omari Jones signs professional terms with Matchroom". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  15. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (23 January 2025). "Austin Williams faces Patrice Volny in Orlando, Florida in mid-March". FIGHTMAG.
  16. ^ "Florida's Omari Jones set for hometown debut on March 15". www.boxingscene.com.
  17. ^ "In pro debut, Omari Jones will face Alessio Mastronunzio on March 15". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  18. ^ "Omari Jones scores TKO win in pro debut; Jamaine Ortiz wins decision". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  19. ^ "CompuBox statistics: Omari Jones TKO2 Alessio Mastronunzio". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  20. ^ "Raymond Ford blanks Thomas Mattice to angle toward title shot". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  21. ^ "Omari Jones-Darrelle Valsaint could happen 'down the line'". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
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