O’Shaquie Foster retained the WBC Super Featherweight title with a 12-roun majority decision over former featherweight titlist Raymond Ford at the Fertitta Center in Houston.

In round one, the two got tangled and Foster threw Ford through the second and third ropes and landed hands first on the floor. No point was taken, but Foster got a stern warning.

Foster, 130 lbs of Houston won by scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 114-114 and is now 25-3. Ford, 130 lbs of Csmden, NJ is 18-2-1.

After the fight, junior welterweight champion Shkaur Stevenson came into the ring and had a heated face-to-face argument with Foster.

Sheehy Stops Theran in 9

Charlie Sheehy stopped Nike Theran in round nine of their 10-round junior welterweight bout.

Sheehy dominated the bout and in round nine, he turned up the heat and hurt Theran with some hard shots on the ropes. With Theran reeling, Theran landed a hard 1-2 that put him down and the fight was stopped at 1:51.

Sheehy, 138 lbs of Brisbane, CA is 13-0 with eight knockouts. Theran, 138.8 lbs of Barranquilla, COL is 20-3.

Omari Jones Decisions Osuna

Omari Jones remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Diego Osuna in a super welterweight bout.

Halfway through round one, Jones dropped Osuna with a hard left hand.

Jones landed 136 of 496 punches. Osuna was 29 of 211

Jones, 150.4 lbs of Orlando, FL won by scores of 80-71 on all cards and is now 7-0. Osuna, 151 lbs of Des Moines, IA is 9-1.

Woodard Stops Flores in 9

Javon Woodard Jr. stopped former two-time world title challenger Miguel Flores in round nine of a 10-round featherweight bout.

In round two, Woodard dropped Flores with a chopping right to the head. In the same round, Flores was cut over his left eye.

In round eight, Woodard landed a blistering head combination to that put Flores down for a second time. In round nine, Woodard landed about seven flush rights to the head that was mixed in between by left hooks and a final right sent Flores to the canvas and he did not beat the count at 2:31

Woodard, 126.8 lbs of Atlanta is 17-2 with 15 knockouts. Flores, 126.6 lbs of Spring, TX is 29-6-1.

Zaquin Moses remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Travis Crawford in a super featherweight bout.

Moses, 131.8 lbs of Newark, NI won by scores of 60-54 on al cards and is now 7-0. Crawford, 133 lbs of Corpus Christi, TX is 7-7.

Jahydon Britton stopped Najee West in round four of their six-round super middleweight bout.

In round three, Britton landed a right hand that forced West to take a knee.

In round four, Britton put West on the canvas again with a left to the body. Britton sent West down again in the round with a hard left to the head. Britton landed a hard flurry in the corner and the fight was stopped at 2:58.

Britton, 169 lbs of Hempstead, TX is 9-0 with six knockouts. West, 167.4 lbs of Davenport, IA is 9-3.

Frank Espinoza stopped Bryce Blackwell in round four of their six-round middleweight bout.

Espinoza battered Blackwell in round four and the fight was stopped on the corner. The official time was 10 seconds.

Espinoza, 159.8 lbs of Sacramento, CA is 4-0 with four knockouts. Blackwell, 160 lbs of Houston is 4-3.

Julian Montalvo stopped Maximus Moya in round four of their six-round super featherweight bout.

In round four, Montalvo opened up on Moya with a hard flurry and the fight was stopped at 2:16.

Montalvo, 132.8 lbs of Las Vegas is now 7-0 with five knockouts. Moya, 132.6 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 3-4.

Carlos Adames retained the WBC Middleweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Austin Williams to retain the WBC Middleweight title over Immanuwel Aleem at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.

It was a fast paced fight with several instances of toe-to-toe action

In round two, Adames dropped Williams with a perfect straight right down the middle.

In round 12, Williams was bleeding from the mouth.

Adames, 158.6 lbs of Elias Pina, DR won by scores of 118-108 and 117-109 twice and is now 25-1-1. Williams, 159.6 lbs of Palm Beach Gardens, FL is 20-2.

Omari Jones Decisions Christian Gomez

Omari Jones won a eight-round unanimous decision over Christian Gomez in a junior middleweight bout.

Jones landed 109 of 396 punches. Gomez was just 20 of 175.

Jones, 151.6 lbs of Orlando, FL won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 6-0. Gomez, 151.6 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 23-7-1.

Marksman Decisions Gomez

Corey Marksman won a 10-round unanimous decision over Jaycob Gomez in a lightweight bout.

Marksman landed 123 of 397 punches. Gomez was 106 of 375.

Marksman, 134 lbs of Sanford, FL won by scores of 98-92 and 96-94 twice and is 13-0-1. Gomez, 134.2 lbs of Caguas. PR is 14-1-1.

Teremoana Stops Harper in 1st

Teremoana Teremoana stopped Curtis Harper in round one of their 10-round heavyweight bout.

At the end of round, Teremoana landed a crushing short right to the head that sent Harper crashing to the canvas and the fight was over at 2:59.

Teremoana 265.5 lbs of Queensland, AUS is 10-0 with 10 knockouts. Harper, 270.2 lbs of Jacksonville, FL is 19-13.

Lenier Pero remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jordan Thompson in a heavyweight bout at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida

In round seven, Pero was deducted a point for a low blow.

Pero, 242.2 lbs of Cameguey, CUB won by scores of 97-93 and 96-93 twice and is now 13-0. Thompson, 236 lbs of Manchester, ENG is 15-2.

Omari Jones stopped Yusuf Metu in round three of their six-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Jones scored a knockdown when he landed a perfect 1-2 to the head. In round three, Jones landed a right to head that was followed by a left that put Metu and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Jones, 152.8 lbs of Orlando is 4-0 with four knockouts. Metu, 153 1/2 lbs of Dur Es, TAN is 12-3.

Pat Brown stopped Felix Valera in round two of their eight-round cruiserweight bout.

In round two, Brown dropped Valera with a left to the head. Brown sent Valera to the canvas a for a second time with a ripping left head shot. Brown sealed the deal with a perfect right to the face that folded Brown down again and the fight was stopped at 1:34.

Brown, 203 lbs of Manchester, ENG is now 5-0 with five knockouts. Valera, 202 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is 24-9.

Yoelvis Gomez and Antraveous Ingram battled to a 10-round draw in a junior middleweight bout.

Gomez landed 142 of 456 punches. Ingram was 176 of 787.

Each fighter won a cars 96-94 and the third card was 95-95.

Gomez, 154 lbs of Havana, CUB is 9-1-1. Ingram, 153,2 lbs of Kissimmee, FL is 12-0-1.

Nishant Dev won a six-round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Campos Medina in a junior middleweight bout.

Dev landed 148 of 602 punches. Medina was 54 of 241.

Dev, 154 1/2 lbs of Houston won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 4-0. Medina, 156 lbs of Mexico is 4-2.

Jesse Rodriguez retained the WBC/WBO Super Flyweight title with a 10th round stoppage over Phumelele Cafu at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Rodriguez dominated the fight against the rugged challenger. In round 10, Rodriguez landed a right hook that hurt Cafu. Rodriguez followed up on the challenger with a flurry of punches that wobbled Cafu. Cafu tackled Rodriguez and both fighters fell to the canvas. When Cafu got up, his corner waved the towel at 2:07.

Rodriguez, 1148. lbs from San Antonio is 22-0 with 15 knockouts. Cafu, 115 lbs of Eastern Cape, SA is 11-1-3.

Rodriguez will fight a unification bout with Fernando Martinez on November 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Pacheco Decisions McCumby

Diego Pacheco remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over nTrevor McCumby in a super middleweight bout.

In round two ,McCumby was cut on his forehead between his eyes from an accidental headbutt.

Pacheco, 168 lbs of South Central Los Angeles won by scores of 120-108 and 119-109 twice and is now 24-0. McCumby, 168 lbs of Glendale, AZ is 28-2.

Ammo Williams Stops Ivan Vazquez in 9

Austin Williams stopped late-replacement Ivan Vazquez in round nine of their scheduled 10-round middleweight bout.

In round three, Williams was deducted a point for a low blow.

In round nine, Williams landed a hard body flurry that put Vazquez down. When Vazquez got to his feet, he told the referee that he did not want anymore and the fight was called at 36 seconds.

Williams, 158.4 of Houston is now 19-1 with 13 knockouts. Vazquez, 159.6 lbs of Houston is 11-1-2.

Omari Jones Stops Blanco in 3

Omari Jones stopped Alfredo Rodolfo Banco in a scheduled six-round junior middleweight bout.

Just before the bell sounded to end round two, Jones landed a check left hook that put Blanco on the canvas, In round three, Jones dropped Blanco with a body shot and the fight was stopped at 1:31.

Jones, 149.4 lbs of Orlando is 3-0 with three knockouts. Blanco, 150.2 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 24-15.

Hector Beltran Jr. took out Edgar Gutierrez in round three of a scheduled four-round junior middleweight bout.

Beltran dominated the action and in round three, Beltran landed a big flurry of punches that forced a referee stoppage at 2:35.

Beltran Jr., 154 lbs of Dallas is 3-0 with three knockouts. Gutierrez, 153.4 lbs of Yuma, AZ is 3-4.

Nshant Dev stopped LaQuan Evans in the sixth and final round of their junior middleweight bout.

In round six, Dev landed two hard lefts on Evans and the body language of Evans looked as he was in trouble and the bout was stopped at 1:58.

Dev, 155.8 lbs of Karmal, IND is 3-0 with two knockouts. Evans, 156.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 5-6.

Pablo Valdez remained undefeated with a third round stoppage over Robert Redmond Jr. in a junior middleweight bout.

In round three, Valdez dropped Redmond with a short right hand. Seconds later, it was a bigger right hand that put Redmond down again, and the fight was stopped at 1:00.

Valdez, 156 lbs of New York is 10-0 with nine knockouts. Redmond, 154.2 lbs of Houston is 8-3-2.

ATLANTIC CITY-– Jaron “Boots” Ennis passed his biggest test of his career in flying colors as he scored an entertaining beatdown of Eimanras Stanionis to unify his own IBF and Stanionis’ WBA welterweight titles in front of a big crowd at Boardwalk Hall

The fight began with a great pace as Ennis was able to land quick shots that set up harder combinations. Stanionis was able to keep honest as he was able to get in some good hard jabs and right hands of his own. Ennis was able to box free and work behind his power shots to continuously beat Stanionis to the punch. Stanionis as having a good round five until he ate a big uppercut that turned the round around as it produced a bloody nose from the Lithuanian. In round six, Ennis landed a big combination that was culminated by and uppercut that put Stanionis on the deck. Staniomis seemed to have steadied himself, but when he sat down on the stool, the corner called and end to the fight.

Ennis is now a unified champion with a record fo 34-0 with 30 knockouts. Stanionis of Lithuania is 15-1.

Raymond Ford Decisions Thomas Mattice

Former world champion Raymond Ford won a 10-round unanimous decision over Thomas Mattice in a super featherweight bout.

Ford landed 128 of 610 punches. Mattice was 24 of 126.

Ford, 130 lbs of Canden, NJ won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 17-1-1. Mattice, 129.6lbs of Cleveland is 22-5-1.

Omari Jones Stops Jackson in 1

Omari Jones made it two consecutive first round stoppages as he took care of William Jackson in their welterweight bout.

Jones landed a left hook to the body that put Jackson down for referee David Franciosi’s 10-count at 1:47.

Jones, 149.6 lbs of Orlando, FL is 2-0 with two knockouts. Jackson, 150 lbs of Cincinnati is 13-6-2.

Giyasov Stops Ocampo in 4

WBA number-one ranked welterweight Shakhram Giyasov stopped Franco Ocampo in round four of their 10-round welterweight fight.

At the end of round one, Giyasov buckled Ocampo with a hard left. Giyasov then landed a big flurry that was punctuated by a right that dropped Ocampo. In round four, Giyasov landed a straight right to the body that put Ocampo down and the fight was halted.

Giyasov, 149 lbs of Uzbekistan is 17-0 with 10 knockouts. Ocampo, 153 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 17-3.

Zaquin Moses stopped Alex Pallette in round two of their four-round super featherweight bout.

Moses dropped Pallette with a straight left and the bout was stopped at 2:13.

Moses, 128.8 lbs of Newark, NJ is 3-0 with two knockouts. Pallette, 129.8 lbs of Toa Baja, PR is 1-4.

Tahmir Smails needed just 73 seconds to dispose of Earl Bascome in a scheduled eight-round welterweight bout.

Smalls scored a knockdown and referee Charlie Fitch reached the 10-count at 1:!3.

Smalls, 147.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 14-0 with 10 knockouts. Bascome, 148.6 lbs of Hamilton, BER is 13-2.

Arturo Cardenas scored an eighth and final round stoppage over late replacement Edgar Joe Cortes in a super bantamweight bout.

In round five, Cardenas dropped Cortes with a hard left hook. In round seven, Cardenas planted Cortes on the canvas with a perfect right hand. Cardenas was dominant in the final round as he pounded away on Cortes and dropped him again with a right hand. Referee Charlie Fotch called a halt to the fight just as Cortes hit the deck at 1:30

Cardenas, 122.3 lbs f Mexico is 16-0-1 with 10 knockouts. Cortes, 123.6 lbs of Millville, NJ is 9-8-1.

Cortes stepped for Christian Carto. Carto with drew this week for unspecified reasons.

Francisco Rodriguez remained perfect with a stoppage of Naheem Parrker after round three of their six-round lightweight bout.

Rodriguez, 135 lbs of Atlantic City is now 7-0 with seven knockouts. Parker, 136 lbs of Camden, NJ is 5-2.

Jalil Hackett will face Jose Roman in a rematch for the WBA Continental North America Welterweight title on Saturday March 15 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, live worldwide on DAZN, as further additions to the undercard are made where Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams headlines against Patrice Volny, Edgar Berlanga returns to action and Team USA Olympic medalist Omari Jones makes his professional debut.

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Roman and Hackett met in Puerto Rico in December, where Roman edged Hackett our via a razor-thin split decision to take the title. Roman (14-1 6 KOs) hosted Hackett (9-1 7 KOs) at home in their first meeting and now the Puerto Rican steps through the ropes in America for the fifth time in his career for the rematch, as 21 year old starlet Hackett looks to gain immediate revenge and claim his title back.

“Camp has been amazing for this fight and I’m more ready than ever,” said Roman. “They made a big mistake thinking  I was an ‘average fighter’. I was a multi National Champion that represented Puerto Rico all over the world, and I was only one fight away from being an Olympian in 2016! The first time was not a stroke of luck and on March 15, I will prove I am the better fighter. I look forward to bigger and better opportunities with God’s blessings when I beat him again.”

“On March 15, I not only regain my belt but I reestablish myself as one of the best young boxers in the sport,” said Hackett.

Another title fight added to the card sees Jamaine Ortiz defend his WBA Continental USA Super-Lightweight title against Yomar Alamo. Ortiz (18-2-1 9 KOs) landed the strap at Caribe Royale in November with an impressive fourth round stoppage win over Cristian Mino, his first fight back in action after taking on Teofimo Lopez for the WBO World title in Las Vegas in February. Puerto Rico’s Alamo (22-3-1 13 KOs) continues to test fighters at 140lbs, and will add Ortiz to the CV that features recent battles with IBF king Richardson Hitchins, and the man he beat to win the title, Liam Paro.

“I’m thrilled to be kicking off my 2025 fight journey against Yomar Alamo, who is a dangerous fighter,” said Ortiz. “It’s always an honor to step into the ring, and I couldn’t be more excited to showcase my skills for my fans on DAZN.

“The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando will be lit on fight night, and I’m ready to bring the heat. This year, I’m focused and hungry for success, and March 15 is just the beginning of what’s to come!”

“This is a great opportunity for my career,” said Alamo. “Ortiz is a great fighter. We’re prepared for whatever he brings. This will be a great victory for me. It’s Magic time!”

Further additions to the card announced today sees Puerto Rican teen talent Carlos De Leon (3-0 2 KOs) fight in the paid ranks for the fourth time over four rounds at Super-Featherweight, and ‘Pretty Boy’ Pedro Valdez (8-0 7 KOs) meet Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (37-10-1 18 KOs) over eight rounds at Welterweight.
 
Those undercard additions add to a big night in the Sunshine State, where Middleweight contender ‘Ammo’ Williams looks to continue his quest to get back into the mix for major battles. Williams (17-1 12 KOs) bounced back with a 12th KO win in the paid ranks in Philadelphia in November after a brave showing against hotly-tipped Briton Hamzah Sheeraz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in June.

‘Ammo’ is handily ranked at #6 with the WBC, #7 with the WBA and #9 with the IBF, and the Texan southpaw will be looking for an impressive victory to take a big step towards securing more massive fights at 160lbs.

Volny (19-1 13 KOs) will have other ideas though, and the Canadian will be full of confidence as he enters the bout on the back of a KO win over fellow countryman and former World title challenger Steven Butler in June in his Montreal hometown.
 
Jones added a bronze medal from the Paris 2024 games to the silver medal he won at the 2021 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, and after a glittering amateur career, the Orlando starlet, who graduated from Valencia College in Orlando with an Associate Degree in General Studies with business focus in December, is excited to be making his pro debut right on his own doorstep, and Italian Alessio Mastronunzio (14-5 4 KOs) will be the first man to test Jones in the pro ring.
 
Berlanga (22-1 17 KOs) is back and the Puerto Rican-New Yorker will be looking to build on his spirited display against pound-for-pound legend Canelo Alvarez as he takes on Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz (20-0-1 16 KOs). ‘The Chosen One’ went the distance with the Mexican superstar in Las Vegas in September and the 27 year old will be eager to move into position to get a second shot at World title honors, and can reclaim the WBO NABO Super-Middleweight title he previously held over ten rounds against his fellow Puerto Rican.

Omari Jones will take on Alessio Mastronunzio in his professional debut at Caribe Royale in Orlando on Saturday March 15, live worldwide on DAZN.

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Jones announced that he was turning pro with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom in January, and the Team USA Olympic bronze medal man will step through the ropes for the first time right on his doorstep in Orlando.

Mastronunzio (14-5 4 KOs) brings a wealth of experience to test the debutant, with the 30 year old Italian stepping through the ropes for the 20th time in the paid ranks. The opening bell will be the 114th round in the pro game for the Rome man as Jones touches gloves for his first three-minute session out of the vest, and the 22 year old is champing at the bit to get his career underway on March 15 in front of his people.

“My hometown supported me through the Olympics and even before it as well,” said Jones, who meets Mastronunzio over six rounds a few pounds north of the Welterweight limit. “The kids at my gym look up to me and want to follow the same route that I am on. To be an inspiration to them is amazing. After I qualified for the Olympics, the first thing I thought about was how this is for the kids in Orlando to let them know they could do this too.
 
“My dream is to fight the best-of-the-best and right now is just the beginning of my career. The most important part is to be active and stay in the gym which I’m always doing, so I’m ready for the call for a World title when that comes.
 
“I feel I could be America’s next boxing superstar. It’s something I’ve worked for my whole life; it’s the same ring I’ve been fighting in for the past 14 years just in a different arena. I’m ready for the professional game and ready to step in against the big boys.”
 
Jones’ clash with Mastronunzio is part of a big night in the Sunshine State where Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams tops the card in his quest to get back into title contention against Patrice Volny over 12 rounds at Middleweight.
 
Williams (17-1 12 KOs) bounced back with a 12th KO win in the paid ranks in Philadelphia in November after a brave showing against hotly-tipped Briton Hamzah Sheeraz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in June.

‘Ammo’ is handily ranked at #6 with the WBC, #7 with the WBA and #9 with the IBF, and the Texan southpaw will be looking for an impressive victory to take a big step towards securing more massive fights at 160lbs.

Volny (19-1 13 KOs) will have other ideas though, and the Canadian will be full of confidence as he enters the bout on the back of a KO win over fellow countryman and former World title challenger Steven Butler in June in his Montreal hometown.

Further additions to the undercard will be announced soon.

LAS VEGAS – January 24, 2025 – Team USA Olympic Medalist Omari Jones, who earlier this week was announced he signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, was introduced this afternoon in Las Vegas prior to the Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson weigh-in.

Jones will make his professional debut in his Orlando hometown at Caribe Royale on Saturday, March 15, live worldwide on DAZN – as Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams returns to action and takes on Canadian Patrice Volny.

Jones won bronze at the Paris Games this past summer in the Welterweight division as the sole boxing medalist for the U.S., and now the outstanding Orlando talent will look to emulate his amateur success in the paid ranks. The 22-year-old added his Olympic prize to the silver medal he won at the 2021 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

This is what Hearn and Jones said during the introductory press conference.

EDDIE HEARN

“I watched Omari in the Olympics and I knew he had superstar potential – not just the way he fought in the ring, but the way he carried himself. When I slid into his DM’s in Paris, straight away we had a lovely cup of tea with his mom and dad.”

“I think this young man has the ability to be America’s next boxing superstar. This young man has it all. He’s an exceptional individual with amazing talent, and on March 15 the hero returns to his hometown of Orlando, Florida, which will be a huge night of boxing live on DAZN.”

OMARI JONES

“I feel like I’m ready, I feel as though I’ve made the right decision to be here with you and with Matchroom. After a lot of consideration and the conversations we’ve had I knew from the beginning I wanted to be with Matchroom. After meeting Eddie for the first time, I told my dad he might be the one. The process can be frustrating at times but after talking to my team and getting the deal done, I’m happy with the decision that I made.”

“My hometown supported me through the Olympics and even before it as well. The kids at my gym look up to me and want to follow the same route that I’m on. To be an inspiration to them is just amazing. After I qualified for the Olympics, the first thing I thought about was how this is for the kids in Orlando to let them know they could do this too.”

“My dream is to fight the best-of-the-best and right now is just the beginning of my career. The most important part is to be active and stay in the gym which I’m always doing, so I’m ready for the call for a World Championship when that comes.”

“I definitely feel I could be America’s next boxing superstar. It’s something I’ve worked for my whole life, it’s the same ring I’ve been fighting in for the past 14 years just in a different arena. I’m ready for the professional game and ready to step in against the big boys.”

Team USA Olympic medalist Omari Jones has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.

Jones won bronze at the Paris games last summer in the Welterweight division as the sole boxing medalist for America, and now the outstanding Orlando talent will look to emulate his amateur success in the paid ranks.

The 22-year-old added his Olympic prize to the silver medal he won at the 2021 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, and Jones’ pro debut will be announced by Hearn and Matchroom tomorrow.

Jones’ success in the ring is matched by his achievements in the classroom, with his journey into the paid ranks coming hot on the heels of his graduation from Valencia College in Orlando with an Associate Degree in General Studies with business focus, and now Jones is ready to turn his attention to making waves in the professional code.

“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”

Jones becomes the ninth Olympic medalist to make their pro debut with Hearn and Matchroom, and his new promoter is thrilled to be welcoming the Olympic star to the best team in boxing.

“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.”

The previous eight medalists to make pro debuts with Hearn and Matchroom are: Luke Campbell, Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, Daniyar Yeleussinov, Joshua Buatsi, Galal Yafai, Andy Cruz and Beatriz Ferreira.