Rising boxing star from Oakland returns to Bay Area for homecoming fight

(KRON) — A rising boxing star from Oakland is coming home to the Bay Area next month to headline at the SAP Center in San Jose. Amari Jones looks to keep his undefeated record (16-0, 14 KOs) against former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany, it was announced in a press release on Thursday.

The fight will take place Friday, May 22 and will stream worldwide on DAZN.

“It’s a different kind of energy when I’m home,” said Jones. “Different pressures, but they say pressure makes diamonds. On May 22nd you’re going to see me shine!”…

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