Matchroom Boxing director Eddie Hearn has announced the addition of two significant signings to his team. The first is Omari Jones, the 2021 AIBA World Championship silver medalist and bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joining him is former unified super lightweight champion Josh Taylor, as reported by renowned boxing journalist Rick Glaser.
Omari Jones’ Achievements
Omari “The Banger” Jones hails from Orlando, Florida, born in 2002. This boxer lost to Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev in a tightly contested semifinal in the men’s welterweight division at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a bronze medal. Nonetheless, Matchroom has signed Jones to a long-term contract, allowing the 22-year-old to make his professional boxing debut under the management of the well-known British promoter.
Information on Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor, a long-time star of Top Rank, recently suffered two consecutive losses to Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall during their rematch. Following this bout, Taylor’s contract with Top Rank expired, making him a free agent. The 33-year-old boxer previously stated, “I’m going to explore the market and see what promoters are out there and what fights are suitable for me.”
Hopes for a Rematch
Taylor has also expressed hope for a trilogy fight against Catterall to resolve their long-standing rivalry. “I want to clarify that decision and fight him again,” Taylor shared. It appears that this trilogy fight is on the horizon. Glaser confirmed that Taylor has signed a three-fight deal with Hearn’s Matchroom.
Future Plans
Glaser believes that with Eddie Hearn’s new deal with Josh Taylor, Hearn is aiming for an all-British showdown between Taylor and another of his fighters, Conor Benn. Currently, Benn is serving a suspension after being penalized following an appeal from UKAD and BBBofC to the National Anti-Doping Panel.
Conclusion
The addition of Omari Jones and Josh Taylor to Eddie Hearn’s roster promises to create new opportunities for both boxers. The signing of these stars demonstrates Matchroom Boxing’s strategy to develop and create exciting matchups in the future.
