Hold The Tortellini: Boxer Omari Jones Is Headed To Italy To Lock Down His Place In Paris
The 21-year-old Jones needs a top-four finish at the qualification tournament to secure his first Olympic berth.
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Athlete Bio#
Age
22
Hometown
Orlando, FL
Education
Valencia College, Florida
Personal
Began boxing at the age of 8 after originally doing karate.Career Highlights
- 2023 Gee Bee International Tournament - 1st
- 2023 Czech Republic Grand Prix - 1st
- 2022 USA Boxing International Invitational - 1st
- 2022 AMBC Elite Championships - 3rd
- 2021 Elite World Championships - 2nd
- 2020 Elite National Championships - 1st
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, Bronze, (71kg - Men)
World Championship Experience
- 2021 Elite Men's World Championships - 2nd
Athlete News#
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