Amari Jones stops Gualtieri in three to become IBF middleweight mandatory
Amari Jones defeated Vincenzo Gualtieri in a decisive third-round stoppage to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF middleweight title. The fight took place at SAP Center in San Jose, where Jones showcased his skills by dropping Gualtieri twice before the referee intervened. With this victory, Jones improved his record to 17-0, solidifying his position in the middleweight division.
- ▪Amari Jones stopped Vincenzo Gualtieri in the third round during their IBF middleweight title eliminator.
- ▪Jones dropped Gualtieri twice, leading to the referee stopping the fight.
- ▪This victory marks Jones' third consecutive stoppage win and positions him as the mandatory challenger for the vacant IBF title.
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