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.
Athlete Bio
Team USA
Age
29
Hometown
Cleveland, OH
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When people see me fight, I don’t want them to say I fight like a dude. I want them to say, 'Oh my God, that girl can fight!'
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Morelle McCane: Bringing women’s boxing to the forefront of Cleveland’s history
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Event Schedule
2024 Olympic Games - Boxing
July 26-August 11, 2024 | Paris, France