#我最期待的奥运项目#
In 2021, at the World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, four United States players reached the finals. This is the best result of the United States Boxing National Team at the World Boxing Championships since 1999. Such a strong performance also made United States fans full of hope for the 2024 Olympics.
Omari · Jones, who won silver for the first time for United States that year, has also become the favorite to win the Olympic title this time.
Boxing career starts
Omari Jones was born on November 7, 2002 in Orlando, Florida, United States.· He began boxing at the age of eight, but only as a hobby, and at that time Omari · Jones was also practicing karate.
"I started in karate. Then I saw that all my friends switched to boxing because my dojo was karate and boxing. So, I switched to boxing. My first day of boxing was actually sparring with other trainees. But I won, and they left me there. People keep telling me that you were born to do this. So I decided to give it a try. Omari · Jones once talked about his choice of boxing starting point in an interview.
However, his talent and love of boxing soon made him stand out from his peers · Omari Jones, who began competing nationally at the age of 14.
In 2018, Omari · Jones won his first major honor at the 2018 Western United States Junior Open – a silver medal. In the next United States Youth Olympic Games, the United States National Youth Championships, and the United States Golden Glove Boxing Championships, Omari · Jones also achieved good results.
In 2019, Omari · Jones won gold at the United States National Youth Championships. After that, Omari · Jones seemed to have opened his mind, and it was difficult to have a rival in the United States.
In 2020, Omari · Jones won his first All-American boxing senior (2020 National Elite Championship) title and earned the opportunity to represent United States at the World Boxing Championships in 2021, where he won a silver medal.
The road to the Olympics
Although representing United States in international competitions for the first time, Omari · Jones' outstanding performance at the World Boxing Championships brought him the attention of the world boxing community.
Comments such as "boxing prodigy", "team United States's most consistent fighter", and "high-ranking boxer" are all associated with Omari · Jones.
And Omari · Jones did not disappoint, whether it was at the GeeBee International Boxing Championship or the Czech Boxing Grand Prix in 2023, Omari · Jones won the gold medal with an absolute advantage.
On the final day of the 2024 Olympic World Qualifying Tournament boxing match in Busto Asizio, Italy, Omari · Jones defeated India's Nishant · Dev by a 4-1 victory to become the first United States boxer to secure an Olympic ticket.
After the victory, Omari · Jones was so excited that he told his reporter: "I'm officially an Olympic fighter, thank God." I want to dedicate my victory to the children of my hometown of Orlando, and I want to show them what is possible, and you can do it, at least I can. Dear Orlando, I really became an Olympian! ”
Multiple identities
Although he is about to make his Olympic debut in Paris, Omari · Jones is more than just an athlete. He is also a current college student at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, and is currently pursuing a business degree.
"I was instilled with the idea that education must be received from a young age. Both of my older brothers graduated from college. So, I knew I had to finish college as well. In an interview with reporters, Omari · Jones talked about his college life.
In addition to school, Omari · Jones also got into business early, and he owns his own clothing brand. It's hard to imagine that today's O'Marry · Jones has to constantly switch identities between boxing rings, college classes and his own clothing website.
Future outlook
From a boxing enthusiast to a boxer who is about to represent United States in the Olympics, from a college student to a businessman with his own brand. Omari · Jones has proved through his journey that dreams can be achieved with determination. His story has inspired countless young people to pursue their dreams and never give up, no matter how difficult it may be.
Perhaps an Olympic gold medal in boxing would be the biggest compliment to · Omari Jones.