Wow. It is very rare you see a professional boxer dropped, knocked down and decked by just a jab in a fight.
That is what fans around the world saw a short time ago tonight in boxing however.
US standout Olympian Omari Jones was the man with the thunderous jab.
What a fighter in the making.
Here is him dropping his opponent with an incredible jab knockdown a short time ago in boxing results tonight:
Outstanding stuff.
For some context here.
To be clear.
The footage above for context and relevance depicts the dramatic early moment in the junior middleweight showdown between rising star Omari Jones and opponent Jerome Baxter.
For new fans to boxing who might know them.
The bout was held as part of the undercard at the Fontainebleau venue in Las Vegas last night.
In the opening stanza with just 49 seconds remaining Jones landed a crisp left hook that sent Baxter crashing to the canvas.
Amazing. What a shot.
Although Baxter managed to rise and continue Jones maintained control throughout the six-round affair.
Showcasing superior speed, footwork, and precision.
The judges awarded a clear unanimous verdict in Jones’ favor in the end.
All scoring it 60-53.
This triumph boosts the 2024 Olympic bronze medalist’s professional ledger to 5-0 — including 4 stoppages as well.
While Baxter’s mark drops to 7-2 with 3 knockouts.
The contest highlighted Jones’ potential in the 154-pound division for us — yet again.
With other observers noting his dominant performance despite going the full distance for the first time in his pro career aswell.
People understand his power now.
Great fighter in the making.
Here was Omari Jones’ last knockout in his 4th pro fight by the way.
