NEW YORK (June 20, 2019) -Undefeated Otha Jones III will make his United Kingdom debut when he takes on Michael Horabin in a six-round bout that will take place today at the famed York Hall in London.
Jones, 19 years-old of Toledo, Ohio, is managed by Split-T Management, and made a successful pro debut with a six-round unanimous decision over tough Giorgi Gelashvili on March 9th, will take on a 13-fight veteran in Horabin.
Jones, who was a remarkable amateur as he was a 21-time National Champion, where he compiled a staggering 283-13 amateur record highlighted by representing Team USA in several international tournaments including winning a Gold Medal at the International Youth Continental Americas Tournament and Silver Medal at the Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament as well as winning several national tournaments such as the winning gold medals in United States National Championships (Twice) and the World Championship Qualifier.
Jones was also a four-time State Wrestling Champion.
This will be the 12th undefeated opponent that Horabin has fought in just 15 months.
Jones weighed 133 lbs. at Thursday's weigh-in
Jones is promoted by Matchroom Boxing.
Prospect Otha Jones III in action today in London
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Re: Prospect Otha Jones III in action today in London
His opponent was a scrub but Matchroom already has a video of the finish on YouTube.
Re: Prospect Otha Jones III in action today in London
his pro debut opponent was pretty good, was defo competent and fought no doubt to win, unlike this latest guy. i think jones was injured so had some inactivity after his debut