Two flyweight prospects will face off this Saturday on the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando for the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Continental Americas title. The traditional Mexico vs. Puerto Rico showdown shall be represented on this Andy Dominguez vs. Yankiel Rivera combat, which shall be probably the most fascinating of the evening.
Dominguez debuted in 2020 and has made his whole profession in the US. The Mexico Metropolis native has been based mostly in Las Vegas, the place he has educated for each combat and now he can have a fantastic alternative on this occasion for the regional belt of the pioneer physique.
At 25 years previous, Dominguez has confronted skilled opponents and has confirmed himself on a couple of event, however now he can have a unique problem.
Rivera was a member of the Puerto Rican nationwide staff and took part within the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Video games, which closed his cycle in novice boxing. He entered the skilled area with nice expectations and has been profitable good fights since his debut in 2022.
The 26-year-old from Bayamon has been adapting his type to the skilled boxing to dominate because of his boxing and intelligence. This bout shall be a giant take a look at for him and he should overcome it if he desires to maintain shifting up in his profession.
Dominguez has 10 wins, no losses and 6 knockouts, whereas Rivera has 4 wins, 2 of them earlier than the restrict.