Joseph Diaz vs. Jesus Antonio Perez Campos:
Perez Campos wins by split decision. Diaz deducted 1 point for throwing his opponent to the canvas in round 5.
Eric Tudor vs. Luis Caraballo Ramos:
Tudor by unanimous decision.
Jorge Chavez vs. Diuhl Olguin:
Chavez by unanimous decision. Chavez down in round one.
Joshua Garcia vs. Eric David Argueta Lozada:
Garcia by KO in the 1st round. Argueta Lozada down, rises but cannot continue according to California rules.
Sasha Tudor vs. Josias Gonzalez:
Draw, split decision. Gonzalez cut on the right eye from an accidental headbutt in round 4.
Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr., the former world champion from South El Monte, is poised to make a striking return to the ring, headlining the first Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN of 2024. Diaz will face the formidable Jesus “Ricky” Perez of Tijuana, Mexico, in a 10-round super lightweight clash at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, with the action broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
Diaz, eager to reclaim his position among the elite, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming bout, stating, “I am excited to let the boxing world know I’m back on track. My comeback continues on February 15. After this, I want all the top guys.” This match marks an important milestone in Diaz’s journey back towards title contention, showcasing his determination to reassert himself in the boxing landscape.
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On the other side, Perez sees the fight as a golden opportunity, remarking, “I would like to thank Golden Boy and my promoter Paco Damian for believing in me and giving me this great opportunity. I know how important this fight is for me, a win over JoJo Diaz would open many great opportunities.” Perez’s commitment to training hard and delivering a memorable performance underlines the significance of this bout for both fighters.
Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy, praised Diaz’s resilience and ambition: "Throughout his career, JoJo has defied the odds — competing at the Olympics, defeating undefeated fighters, and winning a world championship. Now he is taking his second step back towards title contention, and I see the renewed focus in his eyes as he takes one more run at championship glory.”
In the co-main event, Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (23-2, 16 KOs) of Rialto, who was recently ranked number 10 on ESPN’s Top 25 under 25 list, will participate in a 10-round flyweight event against Jayson Mama (19-1, 10 KOs).
Fight card:
▪️Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jesus “Ricky” Perez, 10 rounds, junior welterweight
▪️Eric Tudor vs. Luis Ramos, 8 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Jorge Chavez vs. Diuhl Olguin, 6 rounds, junior featherweight
▪️Joshua Garcia vs. Eric Lozada, 4 rounds, junior lightweight
▪️Sasha Tudor vs. Josias Gonzalez, 4 rounds, middleweight
