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Matchroom Signs USA Bronze Medalist Omari Jones

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USA Olympic Bronze medalist Omari Jones of Orlando, Florida has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Jones won bronze last summer at the Paris Olympics in the Welterweight division as the only medalist for Team USA. Details on Jones’ pro debut will be announced soon. Jones will also be graduating soon from Valencia College in Orlando with an Associate Degree in General Studies.


“I am happy to announce that I am turning pro with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom,” said Jones, who will be trained by Jason Galarza in Orlando, and will begin life in the paid ranks a few pounds north of the Welterweight limit. “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.”


“My goals in the professional game in 2025 is to stay active, and win. Long term, I would like to become World champion, be mentioned amongst the greats and fight the best of the best”


“I am delighted to have won the race to sign Omari,” said Hearn. “Omari caught my eye when I saw him fight at the Olympics – the star potential was there for all to see, and I am honored that he has chosen Matchroom and DAZN to guide him in the pros. The medal in Paris was the culmination of an outstanding amateur career, and I have no doubt that he is going to transfer that success into a glittering career in the paid ranks.


“Omari has all the ingredients to become a household name in America; he has bags of skills, a great style, real work ethic, an infectious personality, and the drive to help young people and his community. We’re excited to get the journey started and news will come tomorrow of that first step.”

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