SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 12, 2026) — With less than two weeks to go until Jones vs. Gualtieri, the scheduled 12-round middleweight main event has officially been elevated to an IBF eliminator, with the winner earning a shot at the IBF world title. Undefeated knockout artist Amari “The Reaper” Jones (16-0, 14 KOs) will headline in front of his hometown Bay Area fans against former world champion Vincenzo “Il Capo” Gualtieri (25-1-1) of Germany on Friday, May 22 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. The event will stream live worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Jones vs. Gualtieri are on sale now and priced at $150, $100, $75, $50, and $30, plus applicable fees. A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience packages will also be available and include exclusive merchandise and premium fight night upgrades. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or GoldenBoy.com.

In the co-main event, undefeated cruiserweight Robin “ROBZ” Safar (19-0, 13 KOs) will challenge for the WBC Silver cruiserweight title held by Buenos Aires, Argentina’s Yamil Peralta (18-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 12-round showdown. Peralta will be making his U.S. debut after capturing multiple regional titles and previously challenging for the WBC interim cruiserweight title.

“Looking forward to putting on a spectacular performance in front of San Jose fans,” said Robin Safar. “I have my sights set on becoming a world champion this year and Peralta being ranked #2 by the WBC is the perfect available opponent. I’ve already put the division on notice since cracking into the top 10, now I’m going to put every champion on notice with this performance. I’m coming for all of them!”

“I am so excited for this tremendous opportunity coming up on May 22, where we will be defending the WBC Silver world title,” said Yamil Peralta. “My entire team and I have been preparing extremely hard for a challenge of this level. I especially want to thank all the people who have always supported us. First and foremost, the WBC and its president Mauricio Sulaimán, who has always believed in us; my promoter Charly Tello of Tello Box for making this fight possible; and my manager Ignacio Martínez. I also want to thank Golden Boy Promotions for this opportunity. We are going to defend this belt the best way possible. I have the experience necessary to come away with the victory and launch my career onto the biggest stage, leaving everything in the ring. We hope to return to Argentina victorious and share this joy with all of our people.”

Also featured on the televised DAZN card, Las Vegas’ Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (16-1, 11 KOs) returns in a 10-round cruiserweight clash against Michoacán, Mexico’s Marco Canedo (8-3-1, 5 KOs). Rising super middleweight contender Darius “DFG” Fulghum (14-1-1, 12 KOs) will compete in a 10-round bout against Miami-based Yoanki “The Diamond” Urrutia (17-2, 7 KOs). Opening the DAZN broadcast, Los Angeles’ John “Scrappy” Ramirez (16-1, 9 KOs) will face Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s Van Tran (19-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round super flyweight contest.

The preliminary card will feature Fresno, California’s Jordan Fuentes (6-0, 2 KOs) in a six-round super flyweight bout against an opponent to be announced. In a four-round super featherweight fight, Salinas, California’s Jose Medrano (2-0, 1 KO) will take on Aurora, Colorado’s Anel Dudo (4-8-1, 1 KO). Opening the evening, Los Angeles’ Enkhmandakh Kharkhuu (7-0, 3 KOs) will square off against Adrian Herrera (10-4, 8 KOs) of Jalisco, Mexico in an eight-round flyweight matchup.

Media may apply for credentials at https://www.goldenboy.com/press-credentials/. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 15. The fight card is subject to change.

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Jones vs. Gualtieri is a 12-round IBF eliminator fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight is scheduled for Friday, May 22 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.

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In a triumphant and explosive return, two-time Argentine Olympian Yamil Peralta claimed the WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight championship with a devastating knockout of Venezuela’s Juan Díaz. The featured attraction Saturday, February 28 at Casino Buenos Aires, as part of the WBA Future program, ended abruptly in the second round.

Peralta established his class and reach advantage from the outset. Working behind a sharp jab and smart lateral movement, he neutralized any offensive ambition from Díaz, nicknamed “El Noqueador.” The Argentine controlled the tempo with poise and authority, dictating the range without absorbing significant return fire.

The ending came with less than a minute remaining in the second stanza. Peralta uncorked a thunderous left hook to the liver that left Díaz gasping for air and collapsing to his knees. With the Venezuelan unable to beat the count, referee Emiliano D’Avila waved it off, sealing the knockout victory.

Peralta now moves to 18-1-1, capturing a key regional belt that should vault him into the WBA’s top 15 at 200 pounds. For the Argentine, it was both redemption and reaffirmation following his recent international venture. Díaz, touted as a dangerous puncher, suffers a setback after failing to solve the technical precision and power of the seasoned Olympian on Buenos Aires soil.