A look at the Amari Jones fight style ahead of his latest fight in boxing tonight.
The Amari Jones fight style can be entertaining in his boxing ability and his punching ability.
A slick boxer who can hit a bit for certain.
He is in a world title eliminator tonight in San Jose at 160 pounds — here’s more on the Amari Jones fight style and some other notes for those unfamiliar with him:
- Switch-hitter who switches fluidly between orthodox and southpaw stances.
- 6 foot 0 with 76 inch reach, giving height and reach advantage at 160.
- Described as slick switch-hitter with amateur boxing pedigree.
- Power and composed, versatile style per Golden Boy.
- Uncorked a compact left hook for electric knockdown vs Arias.
- Walked Luis Arias down and continued to pressure him.
- Was teeing off on Arias, blasting him at will in rounds 3 and 4.
- Considered gifted boxer as well as puncher who could opt to box early.
- Trains with Virgil Hunter who emphasizes fundamentals.
- Virgil Hunter trained Andre Ward, one of the US’ star super-middleweights.
- Amari Jones has sparred Tim Tszyu and Joshua Buatsi in training camps.
Overall, Amari Jones is an attacking fighter with a strong fight style that can box and punch when he needs to.
He needs to impress tonight though in a big showing.
