INDIO, Calif. (October 9, 2026) — Undefeated knockout artist Amari “The Reaper” Jones (17-0, 15 KOs) of Oakland will once again headline on DAZN when he takes on South Carolina’s rugged DeAundre “Dixianimal” Pettus (14-4, 7 KOs). The 12-round middleweight clash is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and will stream worldwide on DAZN.

In the co-main event, Coachella Valley’s Undisputed WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF Flyweight World Champion and Ring Magazine Champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (18-0, 10 KOs) will defend her titles against Poland’s Jasmina Zapotoczna (10-1). The 10-round championship fight is presented in co-promotion with Sampson Boxing.

“I’m closer than ever to a world title and anything in my way is getting rolled over!” said Amari Jones. “I don’t bring fear, I bring the end!”

“Fighting on DAZN in Southern California is a tremendous opportunity, and I’m looking forward to showing everyone what I can do on this stage,” said DeAundre Pettus. “I’m thankful to Golden Boy Promotions, my manager Von Wilson, and my coach Charles Jones for their support and belief in me. I’ve put in the work, and I’m ready to deliver a great performance.”

“Amari Jones is next in line for a world title and is chasing greatness. Anyone with a world title in the middleweight division – beware!” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “Having Gabriela Fundora defend her undisputed championship in her own backyard makes this night even more special. Gabriela is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in women’s boxing, and the Coachella Valley has watched her grow from a young prospect into an undisputed world champion. We’re closing out the year at Fantasy Springs with two of Golden Boy’s brightest stars, and I expect fireworks from start to finish.”

“It’s ring time again, and I’m ecstatic to be closing out the year on November 20th at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA, the only way I know how, with a stellar performance,” said Gabriela Fundora. “Courtesy of THE Sweet Poison Gabriela Fundora!!!”

“This really is a dream come true. I’ve put a lifetime of work into reaching this moment, and after winning European and international titles, the goal was always to fight for a world title,” said Jasmina Zapotoczna. “I’m incredibly proud and excited that the opportunity comes against Gabriela Fundora. She’s a fantastic champion and someone I have a huge amount of respect for, both for what she’s achieved in the ring and the way she carries herself outside of it.”

Ticket information will be announced in the coming days. Media may apply for credentials at https://www.goldenboy.com/press-credentials/. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 16.

Amari “The Reaper” Jones is steadily putting the middleweight division on notice. On May 22, the undefeated Oakland native headlined at SAP Center in San Jose against former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri in the biggest test of his career, an IBF title eliminator that catapulted him into legitimate world title contention. Jones made it look effortless, dropping Gualtieri twice in the third round before the former champion was unable to continue after the second knockdown. Once again, Jones proved there’s nowhere to hide when “The Reaper” is on the hunt.

Jones’ rise accelerated in June 2025 when he signed with Golden Boy Promotions, a pivotal move that elevated his profile and expanded his opportunities on the global stage. He wasted no time making an impression in his Golden Boy debut, scoring a third-round knockout over Shady Gamhour at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on the undercard of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin in November 2025. Jones followed that performance with another statement victory, stopping Luis Arias after Arias declined to continue following the third round of their scheduled 10-round bout on the Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The performance further cemented Jones’ growing reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous finishers.

Since turning professional in April 2021, Jones has compiled an undefeated 17-0 record with 15 knockouts, showcasing his talent across the United States, Australia, Mexico and Equatorial Guinea. His ability to seamlessly switch between orthodox and southpaw stances adds another dimension to his game, making him a difficult puzzle for opponents to solve. Before entering the professional ranks, Jones built a strong amateur foundation, capturing multiple national titles while consistently testing himself against elite competition. Now training under respected coach Virgil Hunter, Jones continues to sharpen his craft as he climbs the rankings, currently sitting No. 4 with the IBF, No. 14 with the WBC and No. 7 with Ring Magazine.

Middleweight contender DeAundre “Dixianimal” Pettus of West Columbia, South Carolina, is a tricky and durable opponent for anyone. With a professional record of 14-4 (7 KOs), Pettus has never been knocked out or touched the canvas. In January 2025, Pettus went the distance with Golden Boy contender Jordan Panthen, losing by unanimous decision but proving his durability against top-level competition and refusing to back down. A former football player, Pettus found his way to boxing after high school, inspired by learning that his late father had been a boxer. He carried his natural athleticism into the ring and has since built a reputation for toughness and non-stop pressure.

Gabriela Fundora continues to reign over the lower weight divisions, where her “sweetness” in the ring is deadly poison for anyone who stands across from her! In her latest outing, Fundora dominated WBA mandatory challenger Viviana Ruiz, scoring a sixth-round knockout. After controlling the fight throughout, she dropped Ruiz in the fifth and forced a stoppage in the sixth as referee Ray Corona stepped in. Prior to that, she scored a seventh-round knockout of Canada’s Alexas Kubicki at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a commanding defense of her undisputed titles that highlighted her reach, power and technical skill.

Fundora made history in November 2024, becoming an undisputed champion after a dominant performance against Gabriela Alaniz. She first captured a world title in October 2023, knocking out Arely Mucino in the fifth round to claim the IBF flyweight crown. With an undefeated record of 18-0 (10 KOs), she is cementing her place as a leader in women’s boxing. Raised in a boxing family, Fundora trains alongside her brother Sebastian Fundora under the guidance of her father, Freddy Fundora. She honed her craft at the Olympic Training Center as an amateur, winning the 2017 National Championship, and set her sights on becoming a world champion from an early age. Making her professional debut in May 2021, Fundora quickly earned a reputation for her combination of size, athleticism and technical prowess.

European Flyweight Champion Jasmina Zapotoczna, originally from Poland and now based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, has quickly established herself as a force in the flyweight division. She captured the European title by defeating Chloe Watson and has successfully defended it once against Justine Lallemand. Zapotoczna also claimed the WBA International Flyweight title in July 2024, defeating Maisey Rose Courtney by unanimous decision. With a professional record of 10-1 (0 KOs), she has yet to be knocked out or put on the canvas. Before boxing, Zapotoczna spent 10 years pursuing her passion for jazz and soul singing. At 20, she completely changed course and committed herself to boxing, with her sights set on the sport’s biggest stages from the moment she stepped into the ring.

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Jones vs. Pettus is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight is scheduled for Friday, November 20 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

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LONDON, UK (February 11, 2025) – Chloe Watson defends her European Flyweight Title against Jasmina Zapotoczna as the final fight card is now confirmed for BOXXER’s historic all-women’s event on Friday, March 7th at the Royal Albert Hall in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Watson captured the European Flyweight crown with a unanimous points win over Justine Lallemand in December 2023. The 24-year-old was scheduled to make the first defence of her belt against Zapotoczna in September 2024, but a shoulder injury forced the fight to be postponed.

Zapotoczna earned her shot at Watson’s European title with an impressive victory over the previously unbeaten Maisey Rose Courtney. Born in Poland but based in Wakefield, the 30-year-old will be looking to upset another of Britain’s top prospects following her unanimous decision win over Courtney.

Watson, undefeated in her eight professional contests, is trained by British boxing legend Ricky Hatton. She boxes on Sky Sports for the second time having outpointed Gemma Reugg at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle in 2022.

The 24-year-old from Birkenhead is looking forward to fighting on the undercard of fellow Merseyside boxer Natasha Jonas, who inspired Watson to start boxing when visiting her school after the London 2012 Olympics.

Chloe Watson said: “I think Jasmina is a good fighter, but it’s a very dangerous time to be fighting me and I’ll be looking to put on my best performance yet come March 7th and what a platform and show to do it on.

“It’s great to be on the same card as Tasha Jonas who was a massive role model for me growing up, coming from the same area and high school, she’s always been a big inspiration to me.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna said: “I’m honored to be part of such a historic boxing event and I can’t wait to step into the ring with Chloe. Chloe is the perfect opponent for a European title fight and I know this will be an extremely competitive battle. But that’s exactly what I expect—from myself and from a true championship fight. I’m ready to give it everything and deliver a performance to remember! This is a moment to give the audience the best version of Jasmina Zapotoczna, and I’m ready to make it unforgettable!”

Francesca Hennessy completes a star-studded line up for this landmark event as the unbeaten 20-year-old returns to action having claimed the WBA Intercontinental Title with a points win over Ana Karla Vaz De Moraes last time out at the Copper Box Arena in London. Hennessy will aim to continue her impressive run in the pro ranks against Carla Camila Campos Gonzales.

Watson vs Zapotoczna and Hennessey vs Gonzales are the final additions for BOXXER’s ‘Unstoppable’ fight night – a historic all-women’s world championship event at the Royal Albert Hall taking place on Friday March 7th as the curtain-raiser to the International Women’s Day 2025 global campaign the following day.

Headlined by the WBC, IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine World Welterweight Unification clash between Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price MBE, this iconic event will also feature Caroline Dubois defending her WBC World Lightweight Title against WBC #1 contender Bo Mi Re Shin, an exciting all-British featherweight showdown between Karriss Artingstall and Raven Chapman and the professional debut of Olympic history maker Cindy Ngamba against reigning European champion Kirstie Bavington.

This event is presented in association with official partners Betfred, That Prize Guy, Riyadh Season, Car Finance 247, Village Hotels, Hell Energy and IFX Payments.

Remaining tickets are available via BOXXER.com

Chloe Watson aims to cement her reputation as one of the fastest rising stars in women’s boxing when she defends the EBU European flyweight title on September 27 against Jasmina Zapotoczna.

Watson puts her belt on the line against the in-form and dangerous Zapotoczna at the world-famous York Hall in London, as part of the undercard to Charlie Edwards’ bantamweight barnstormer with Thomas Essomba.

Edwards’ brother, Sunny, manages Essomba meaning an already exciting European bantamweight title scrap also has a simmering family feud running through it.

The addition of Watson vs Zapotoczna, delivered in association with Matchroom Boxing, means it’s a night of double European title action on the latest Wasserman Boxing event, brought to you with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum.

The Ricky Hatton-coached Watson had been eyeing on an all-British showdown with Maisey-Rose Courtney for her first title defence, but earlier this month Zapotoczna scored a major upset, convincingly defeating the Londoner on points, to earn her shot at the champ.

And bolstering the card further is one of British boxing’s most exciting prospects, the crowd-pleasing Tom Welland.

Welland has impressed in his opening five contests as a pro and the Essex puncher will be backed by a noisy crowd on September 27.

Chloe Watson said: “Everyone was convinced I would be making my first defence against Maisey-Rose, but Zapotoczna had other ideas and deservedly earned her shot at my European title.

“But trust me when I say, I won’t be making the same mistakes that Maisey-Rose made.  Zapotoczna is a very good fighter, that was clear for everyone to see in the way she won earlier this month, but I’m a completely different proposition.

“I’ve only had eight pro fights; I’m already European champion and I’ve only just scratched the surface on my potential.  Jasmina has never fought anyone like me.  I just hope she comes ready.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna said: “I’ve upset the odds once already this year, and I plan to do it again on September 27.

“Nobody gave me a chance against Maisey-Rose Courtney, I was written off, but I showed everyone just how good I am.

“I now have the chance to become European flyweight champion and I cannot wait.”