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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 41 MIN

Omari Jones: From Olympic Bronze to Undefeated Pro – The Next Boxing Superstar?

from Weighing In with Travis Hartman · host weighinginwithtravishartman

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Omari Jones is officially on the rise. After winning a Bronze medal at the Olympics, he’s now 6-0 as a professional with 4 knockouts—and he’s doing it the right way. In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Omari breaks down: *The transition from amateur to pro boxing *Why the Olympics might actually be harder than the pros *What people don’t understand about boxing as a business *His growth through 8-round fights and tough veterans *The mindset it takes to become a world champion   Plus, we dive into his partnership with Matchroom, lessons from Terence Crawford, and what’s next in his career. If you’re a fight fan, this is one you don’t want to miss. ⏱️ Timestamps (41:26 total) 0:00 Intro – Amari Jones returns (6-0, 4 KOs) 1:15 One year as a pro & recent fight breakdown 3:30 When it finally “felt real” as a pro 5:10 Orlando support & building a fanbase 7:00 Olympics vs Pro Boxing – what’s harder? 10:10 Why amateur experience matters 12:30 How his style has evolved as a pro 15:00 Breaking down his latest 8-round performance 18:10 Why going the distance matters more than knockouts 20:00 The power of his jab & boxing fundamentals 21:30 Boxing = BUSINESS (biggest realization) 23:45 The dangers of one punch in the pros 25:10 First moment he felt real danger in a fight 27:00 When he finally felt “comfortable” as a pro 28:30 Biggest adjustment from amateurs → pros 30:10 What’s next? Fight timeline & future plans 31:30 The business side: money, deductions, and reality 33:00 Fighter vs Brand – what matters more? 34:30 Turning down deals that don’t align 35:30 Lessons from Terence Crawford 37:00 Goals for 2026–2027 & world title timeline 38:20 Rapid fire questions 39:40 Olympic moment that meant everything 40:40 Final message to fans 👇 Drop a comment: Do you think Omari Jones will be a world champion? #Boxing #OmariJones #Matchroom #Olympics #WeighingIn

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