Olympic Medalist Omari Jones Gunning For Knockout In Boxing Debut

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 raring to showcase his expertise in entrance of his household, buddies, and followers, describing himself as the entire bundle as an elite boxer.

“I am prepared to indicate my talent, velocity, energy,” Jones instructed us, “and the way I adjusted from the novice to the professionals.”

To make his level, Jones, 22, might 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 a gap to go for it, I am going to positively end it off,” Jones mentioned.

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 might be many!

As for profession objectives, Omari’s shootin’ for the celebrities. He envisions someday being enshrined within the Boxing Corridor of Fame.

However, it is about greater than wins and losses for the younger fighter — he desires to comply with within the footsteps of his position mannequin, Muhammad Ali, who was rather more than only a boxer.