Middleweight prospect Amari Jones will headline a May 22nd Golden Boy show in San Jose opposite former champion Vincenzo Gualtieri.
Jones (16-0, 14 KO), 23, sits at no. 4 in the IBF’s rankings despite facing a level of opposition that could charitably be called age-appropriate. He was last seen beating the faded Luis Arias on the Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia undercard, making this a considerable step up in class on paper.
“It’s a different kind of energy when I’m home,” Jones said. “Different pressures, but they say pressure makes diamonds. On May 22, you’re going to see me shine.”
“My goal is to become world champion again,” Gualtieri said. “I’m looking forward to this fight because it gives me that opportunity. I will give everything to achieve this goal again, for my family and for myself.”
Cruiserweight Robin Safar (19-0, 13 KO) returns to action in the co-feature, taking on TBA after missing out on a shot at “Zurdo” Ramirez.
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