Rising Star Omari Jones Aims for Greatness with Legendary Style Blend Ahead of Pro Debut

On March 15 at the Caribe Royale, in Orlando, Florida, Olympic 2024 bronze medallist Omari Jones will make his professional debut in a six-round super welterweight bout against Alessio Mastronunzio (14-5, 4 KOs). The entire Matchroom Boxing card will be shown live on DAZN in over 200 countries, with the bill headlined by Austin Williams vs Patrice Volny. In an exclusive interview with Dan Rafael, Jones gave an insight into his fighting style and his high hopes for the future.

Omari Jones Discusses Legendary Style Ahead of Pro Debut

Omari Jones Talks Blending Styles of Boxing Legends

Team U.S.A. endured a hugely disappointing time in boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Jones being the only shining light, collecting a bronze medal, to become the only U.S. medallist – Male or Female.

Following the summer games, there was plenty of speculation which promoter Jones would commit his future to and he ultimately decided to sign for Eddie Hearn at Matchroom.

In preparation for his professional debut, Jones gave a unique insight into his fighting style: “I’m a boxer-puncher, hit and don’t get hit,” Jones said. “I feel like I’m a mixture of a couple of fighters people enjoyed back in the day like Jones, Sugar Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather. It’s a mixture and I feel like if fans loved those guys, they’ll definitely love me.”

When discussing his aims for the future, the Orlando fighter said: “I would like to have a great resume of fighters to fight,” Jones said. “(I want) to make sure that I’m fine financially, of course, but also making sure my family is set. And I want to go on and become a world champion.”

To hear the full interview with Omari Jones and Dan Rafael, please click the play button below.

Austin Williams vs Patrice Volny Full Fight Card

• Austin Williams vs Patrice Volny; Middleweight, for the WBA Continental Americas middleweight title
• Edgar Berlanga vs Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz; Super middleweight, for the WBO NABO super middleweight title
• Omari Jones vs Alessio Mastronunzio; Super welterweight
• Jamaine Ortiz vs Yomar Alamo; Super lightweight, for the WBA Continental USA super lightweight title
• Pablo Valdez vs Mauro Maximiliano Godoy; Welterweight
• Calos De Leaon Castro vs Carl Rogers; Super featherweight

Stay with Big Fight Weekend for coverage of Williams vs Volny, including results and video highlights, and post-fight analysis.