The Amari Jones must watch fighter school of thought is really got the spotlight on it tonight in live boxing action.
Jones has been touted as a prospect for a while in America and tonight he fights in a world title eliminator against a tough German former world champion.
Here’s some background on some of the hype surrounding Jones at the moment:
- Oscar De La Hoya called him one of our must-watch fighters in April 2026.
- Must-watch fighter label repeated by Golden Boy for Bay Area return.
- Virgil Hunter said Amari is one of the best fighters he has trained since Andre Ward.
- Hunter added Amari has all the makings to become a World Champion.
- De La Hoya said no one will be able to avoid him as he climbs toward the top.
- Manager Mirigian said Amari has the most potential in the division to be a superstar.
- Jones said middleweight has needed a fighter like him to bring life to the division.
Let’s see how he gets on tonight in boxing. If he is to win big and impressively in boxing tonight, then maybe there is something to be said on all the hype surrounding him at the moment.
It is Amari Jones see me shine time tonight in boxing or sink or swim time, essentially, in terms of living up to the hype or not.
