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Project Series 2: Omari Jones vs Alan Sanchez – Style & Fight Analysis

by
kevin
September 29, 2026

The poster shows Orlando’s Omari Jones facing Alan Sanchez in the main event of Project Series 2.

Jones vs Sanchez: Fight Overview

Omari “The Banger” Jones is the headliner in Project Series 2 in his hometown of Orlando, Florida. He is going to face Mexico’s Alan Sanchez in an eight-round super welterweight fight. Jones is 23 years old and unbeaten at 7-0-0, with 4 knockouts. He won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sanchez is 35 and holds a record of 24-7-1, with 10 knockouts. He has fought 32 times as a pro. He is also a former WBC Continental Americas welterweight champion.

The two men are at very different stages of their careers. Jones has youth, amateur pedigree, and a home crowd. Sanchez has 25 more pro fights. He has also beaten unbeaten fighters like Saul Bustos and Daniyar Yeleussinov. But Sanchez has not fought since 10 May 2025, when Nicklaus Flaz stopped him in round four. Jones last fought on 30 May 2026 and beat Diego Zuniga by unanimous decision. The Jones vs Sanchez bout may come down to youth against experience. Our advanced metrics-based analysis below compares their records, physical tools, style, and recent form.

Jones vs Sanchez: Event Details

Event	Details
Main Event	Omari Jones vs Alan Sanchez
Event Name	Project Series 2
Date	02 October 2026 (Friday)
Time	06:00 PM ET \| 03:00 PM PT \| 03:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue	Caribe Royale Orlando
Location	Orlando, Florida
Division	Super Welterweight (no title listed)
Weight Class	Junior Middleweight (154 lbs)
Promoters	Matchroom Boxing
Format	8 rounds
Headline	The Banger vs Sanchez

Jones vs Sanchez: Full Fight Card

Weight Class	Fighters	Titles / Championship Status
Super Welterweight (154 lbs)	Omari Jones vs. Alan Sanchez	Main Event · 8 rounds · No title listed
Bantamweight (118 lbs)	Jordan Orozco Hernandez vs. Yusniel Abrahante	Undercard · 10 rounds · No title listed
Super Middleweight (168 lbs)	Donte Layne vs. Keithland King	Undercard · 8 rounds · No title listed
Super Middleweight (168 lbs)	Ronny Alvarez vs. Narciso Carmona	Undercard · 8 rounds · No title listed
Featherweight (126 lbs)	Diego Yaniel Ortiz Nieves vs. Fidencio Hernandez	Undercard · 6 rounds · No title listed
Super Lightweight (140 lbs)	Jusiyah Shirley vs. Kevin Castillo	Undercard · 6 rounds · No title listed
Lightweight (135 lbs)	Angel Hernandez vs. Dulio Arath Jaramillo Barboza	Undercard · 4 rounds · No title listed
Super Flyweight (115 lbs)	Ryan Santiago vs. Jesus Ivan Molina Gutierrez	Undercard · 4 rounds · No title listed

Where can I watch the Jones vs Sanchez fight?

The Project Series 2: Jones vs Sanchez fight is broadcast live globally on DAZN.

Project Series 2 is a Matchroom Boxing event, and the Matchroom event page links to DAZN. Broadcast details can change, so check DAZN before the Jones vs Sanchez fight night.

Jones vs Sanchez: Fighters’ Bio and Stats

Omari Jones

Bio & Stats	Omari Jones
Nationality	American
Hometown	Orlando, Florida
Age	23
Height	6’1”
Reach	70”
Total Fights	7
Records	7-0-0 (4 KOs)

Alan Sanchez

Bio & Stats	Alan Sanchez
Nationality	Mexican – American
Based In	Fairfield, California
Age	35
Height	5’11”
Reach	69”
Total Fights	32
Records	24-7-1 (10 KOs)

Jones vs Sanchez: Fighters’ Professional Boxing Record

Omari Jones (7-0-0)

S.No.	Date	Opponent	Result	Type
1	15 Mar 2025	Alessio Mastronunzio	Win	TKO
2	12 Apr 2025	William Jackson	Win	KO
3	19 Jul 2025	Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco	Win	KO
4	1 Nov 2025	Yusuph Metu	Win	TKO
5	24 Jan 2026	Jerome Baxter	Win	UD
6	21 Mar 2026	Christian Gomez	Win	UD
7	30 May 2026	Diego Zuniga	Win	UD

Alan Sanchez (24-7-1)

S.No.	Date	Opponent	Result	Type / Round
1	4 June 2009	Jesse Isais	Win	UD (4/4)
2	27 August 2009	Mario Angeles	Win	UD (4/4)
3	22 October 2009	Mikhail Lyubarsky	Win	TKO (2/4)
4	12 November 2009	Raymundo Ortega	Win	UD (4/4)
5	5 December 2009	Ricky Duenas	Loss	MD (4/4)
6	20 March 2010	Alberto Morales	Win	TKO (5/6)
7	18 June 2010	Artemio Reyes	Loss	SD (6/6)
8	10 September 2010	Luis Grajeda	Draw	PTS (8/8)
9	7 January 2011	Cristian Favela	Win	UD (8/8)
10	11 February 2011	John Ryan Grimaldo	Win	UD (8/8)
11	24 June 2011	Clint Coronel	Win	TKO (7/8)
12	16 December 2011	Alberto Herrera	Win	UD (8/8)
13	13 April 2012	Artemio Reyes	Win	TKO (1/10)
14	25 August 2012	Manuel Leyva	Win	KO (10/10)
15	1 December 2012	Miguel Angel Munguia	Win	TKO (2/8)
16	2 September 2013	Luis Collazo	Loss	UD (10/10)
17	18 April 2014	Jorge Silva	Win	TKO (6/10)
18	16 August 2014	Jose Luis Ramirez Jr.	Win	KO (3/8)
19	4 December 2014	Ed Paredes	Win	UD (10/10)
20	26 June 2015	Carlos Lozano	Win	UD (8/8)
21	20 November 2015	John Karl Sosa	Win	TKO (6/8)
22	6 May 2016	Pablo Cesar Cano	Win	SD (10/10)
23	23 June 2017	Miguel Angel Huerta	Win	RTD (5/8)
24	10 February 2018	Ramses Agaton	WIN	UD (8/8)
25	14 September 2018	Alexander Besputin	Loss	TKO (9/10)
26	20 December 2019	Daniyar Yeleussinov	Loss	TKO (5/10)
27	1 May 2021	Jose Miguel Borrego	Win	SD (8/8)
28	29 October 2022	Saul Bustos	Win	MD (10/10)
29	5 August 2023	Angel Gabriel Beltran Villa	Win	UD (8/8)
30	6 July 2024	Luis Lopez	Loss	UD (8/8)
31	21 September 2024	Jose Salvador Briceno Esqueda	Win	MD (8/8)
32	10 May 2025	Nicklaus Flaz	Loss	TKO (4/10)

Jones vs Sanchez: Advanced Stylistic Comparison

Metrics	Omari “The Banger” Jones	Alan Sanchez	Advantages
Professional Record	7-0-0, 4 KOs	24-7-1, 10 KOs	Sanchez carries massive veteran experience, while Jones protects an unbeaten record.
KO Percentage	57.14%	41.67%	Jones has the higher career KO percentage.
Age	23	35	Jones is the younger fighter by 12 years.
Height	6’1”	5’11”	Jones. He has 3-inch difference in height, which adds an advantage.
Reach	70”	69”	Jones. He holds better reach position for his stance.
Stance	Orthodox (R)	Orthodox (R)	Even. Both operate from a traditional orthodox stance.
Pressure / Fighting Style	Outboxes via sharp jab, athleticism, and active range management.	Relies on length, veteran spacing, and distance control.	Even. Both fighters have shown they can box well from range.
Power	4 KOs in 7 wins. He stopped Yusuph Metu, who had never been stopped before.	10 KOs in 24 wins. His last four wins all went to the scorecards.	Jones has the clearer power edge right now.
Durability	Unbeaten in 7 fights.	Stopped three times: Besputin in 2018, Yeleussinov in 2019, and Flaz in 2025.	Jones has the cleaner record. Sanchez’s stoppage losses are a risk.
Amateur / Title Experience	2024 Olympic bronze medalist and 2021 IBA World Championships silver medalist. No pro title listed.	Former WBC Continental Americas welterweight champion. Won the WBA Fedecentro welterweight title in 2022.	Split. Jones has the amateur pedigree. Sanchez has pro title experience.
Recent Form	Three straight unanimous decision wins over Baxter, Gomez, and Zuniga.	Lost by TKO to Nicklaus Flaz in May 2025. Won three of his last five.	Jones holds the definitive momentum edge.
Ring Activity	Four fights in the past 12 months. Last fight was 30 May 2026.	No fights since 10 May 2025. That is over 16 months.	Jones is far more active. Sanchez may show ring rust.
Distance Experience	Has gone eight rounds twice, against Gomez and Zuniga.	Has boxed 10-round fights, including Luis Collazo and Saul Bustos.	Sanchez has more experience over longer fights. This bout is only 8 rounds.
Home Advantage	Fights in his hometown of Orlando.	Based in Fairfield, California.	Jones has the home crowd.
Overall Style Matchup (Jones vs Sanchez)	Needs to use his jab and speed to control the fight.	Needs to make it rough and use his experience.	Jones’s youth and activity vs Sanchez’s experience — a real contrast.

Jones vs Sanchez: Fight Prediction

Jones is the busier and more confident fighter right now. He has won three straight fights on the scorecards. He outboxed Christian Gomez and Diego Zuniga with his jab and his physical tools. The judges scored those two fights 80-72 and 80-71 for Jones.

Sanchez is tough & experienced, but his recent results are chaotic. He lost to Louie Lopez in 2024 and to Nicklaus Flaz in 2025. He has not stepped into the ring for more than 16 months. The absence from the ring for a long time could hurt him early. Still, Sanchez has beaten unbeaten fighters before. He edged Saul Bustos in 2022 with distance control and experience.

If Sanchez makes it rough and keeps Jones busy, this could get uncomfortable. Jones has boxed eight rounds twice, and he looked comfortable both times. He also has stoppage power. Four of his seven wins came inside the distance. Sanchez has been stopped in three of his last eight fights. A late stoppage is possible if Sanchez fades.

Jones vs Sanchez: My Pick

This Jones vs Sanchez fight is like Youth vs Experience in the bout planned by Matchroom Boxing. Jones has the better form, the younger legs, and the home crowd. Sanchez brings 32 fights of experience. He has also beaten Bustos and Beltran Villa, who were both unbeaten at the time. But his last four wins all went to the scorecards. He is 35, and he has not fought since May 2025. Jones has been sharper and far busier. His jab, speed, and activity should win most rounds. Sanchez’s experience will make it a fight, but Jones’s edges are too many to ignore.

The Pick: Omari “The Banger” Jones via Decision.