Former world champ Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (33-4-1, 15 KOs) from South El Monte is set to headline the first Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN of 2024. He’ll square off in a 10-round super lightweight showdown against the formidable Jesus “Ricky” Perez (24-5, 18 KOs) from Tijuana, Mexico.
“I’m stoked to let the boxing world know I’m back in the ring,” exclaimed Joseph “JoJo” Diaz. “Catch me in action on February 15. And after this, I’m coming for all the big shots.”
Big-hearted Jesus Perez chimed in, “Huge thanks to Golden Boy and my promoter Paco Damian for believing in me and handing me this golden opportunity. Beating JoJo Diaz would open doors I’ve only dreamt of.Mark my words, folks, it’s gonna be war”
Oscar De La Hoya had this to say about JoJo: “Against all odds, JoJo’s been making waves—Olympics, check; beating unbeaten fighters, double check; winning a world championship, you bet! Now he’s eyeing another shot at the title, and I see that fire in his eyes. Get ready for the comeback”
Spencer Villasenor, Director of Guest Experience at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, couldn’t contain his excitement: “We’re pumped to welcome back Golden Boy to our venue. With our top-notch event center upgrades, we’re geared up for another epic showdown with the Golden Boy crew.”
In the co-main event, Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (23-2, 16 KOs) from Rialto, recently crowned number 10 on ESPN’s Top 25 under 25 list, will tackle a 10-round flyweight bout. Also on the DAZN lineup, Eric Tudor (9-1, 6 KOs) from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aims for redemption in a six-round super welterweight clash. And kicking off the DAZN broadcast, San Diego’s Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (9-0, 7 KOs) steps into a six-round super bantamweight skirmish. Stay tuned for updates on their opponents and the full undercard.
DIAZ VS. PEREZ FIGHT CARD
Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Jesus “Ricky” Perez, 10 rounds, junior welterweights
Ricardo Sandoval vs. Jayson Mama, 10 rounds, flyweights
Eric Tudor vs. Luis Ramos, 8 rounds, junior middleweights
Jorge Chavez vs. Dominique Griffin, 6 rounds, junior featherweights
Joshua Garcia vs. Eric Lozada, 4 rounds, junior lightweights
Sasha Tudor vs. Khati Fields, 4 rounds, middleweights
