Yankiel Rivera: record, next fight and profile →
On Saturday, November 7, WBA Interim Flyweight World Champion Abraham Perez will make the first defense of his title against WBA No. 4-ranked challenger Yankiel Rivera, live on DAZN (8 pm ET/6 pm MT) from Albuquerque's Kiva Auditorium.
After handing Yankiel Rivera his first career defeat, Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez wanted to send the boxing world the message that he is nobody’s stepping stone.
Jonathan Gonzalez resurrected his career and pocketed an extra $25,000 when he handily outpointed Yankiel Rivera on Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Jonathan Gonzalez left Coliseo Roberto Clemente in Puerto Rico on Saturday having taught Yankiel Rivera a lesson and carrying a new belt around his waist.
Some notable names – including Ben Whittaker, Andy Cruz, Keyshawn Davis and Skye Nicolson - have emerged from the 2020 Olympics to become promising pros.
Amanda Serrano won’t be the only legendary figure in the house for her long-sought homecoming headliner.
Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova fought to a draw in their interim flyweight title battle featuring a little bit of everything (except clean punching and quality boxing).
Flyweights Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova made weight for their Saturday main event atop MVP’s “Fight Night” at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.
Yankiel Rivera vs. Angelino Cordova is likely the best of a quiet weekend, writes David Greisman.
Yankiel Rivera is set to face Venezuela’s Angelino Cordova. The pair of unbeaten flyweights will vie for the interim WBA title atop an August 23 Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) show from Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida