LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Golden Boy Promotions has formally signed one of many middleweight division’s most promising younger stars, Amari “The Reaper” Jones (14-0, 12 KOs), signaling a serious step within the undefeated prospect’s rise to international recognition.
A former standout beginner with a number of nationwide titles, Jones now holds an unblemished skilled file and is ranked No. 13 by the IBF. The 21-year-old Oakland native brings a singular mix of athleticism, energy, and flexibility to the ring, able to switching seamlessly between orthodox and southpaw stances.
“Thanks to Oscar De La Hoya, Eric Gomez, the Golden Boy group for recognizing my expertise and giving me the chance and the platform to indicate it off to the world,” stated Jones. “Fighters in my division gained’t have the ability to run from the reaper.”
Golden Boy CEO and Chairman Oscar De La Hoya praised the signing, saying:“At Golden Boy, we maintain our fighters to a excessive normal—and Amari Jones meets each one in every of them. With world-class coach Virgil Hunter in his nook, the total assist of the Bay Space behind him, and the uncooked expertise that’s stored him undefeated, we’re assured nobody will have the ability to keep away from him as he climbs towards the highest of the middleweight division.”
Jones is presently coaching below legendary coach Virgil Hunter, who beforehand guided champions resembling Andre Ward and Amir Khan.
“Amari is among the greatest fighters I’ve educated since Andre Ward,” Hunter stated. “Amari has all of the makings to turn out to be a World Champion and keep there.”
Jones’ supervisor Rick Mirigian added: “Amari has probably the most potential within the division to be a famous person. I plan on wrapping the Bay Space round him and have large plans with Golden Boy to assist him within the close to future.”
Jones’ journey into boxing started after initially pursuing soccer at Clayton Valley Excessive Faculty. His pure power, velocity, and attain shortly made an affect within the ring, and after turning professional in April 2021, he’s competed within the U.S., Australia, Mexico, and most lately Equatorial Guinea.
As a detailed pal and frequent undercard fighter for Devin Haney, Jones has benefitted from elite sparring and mentorship which have accelerated his improvement.
Together with his signing to Golden Boy Promotions and the total assist of a world-class group, Amari “The Reaper” Jones now steps into the worldwide highlight—able to chase world titles and redefine the middleweight panorama.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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