Best fights of Yankiel Rivera
Over 4 years as a professional, Yankiel Rivera has compiled a 8-2-1 (4) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yankiel Rivera KOs Angel Gonzalez
On December 7, 2024 Yankiel Rivera defended his WBO InterContinental flyweight title against Angel Gonzalez. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Angel Gonzalez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Yankiel Rivera KOs Francisco Vargas Martinez
On September 11, 2026 Yankiel Rivera faced Francisco Vargas Martinez in a flyweight bout. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera stopped Francisco Vargas Martinez via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Yankiel Rivera KOs Jose Antonio Jimenez
On September 24, 2022 Yankiel Rivera faced Jose Antonio Jimenez in a flyweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera stopped Jose Antonio Jimenez via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Yankiel Rivera defeats Victor Efrain Sandoval
On June 15, 2024 Yankiel Rivera defended his WBC Continental Americas flyweight title against Victor Efrain Sandoval. Rivera was 26 years old with a record of 5-0, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Yankiel Rivera defeats Andy Dominguez
On February 24, 2024 Yankiel Rivera fought Andy Dominguez for the vacant WBC Continental Americas flyweight title. Rivera was 26 years old with a record of 4-0, and Dominguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Yankiel Rivera KOs Ramon Velasquez
On November 19, 2022 Yankiel Rivera faced Ramon Velasquez in a flyweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 1-0, and Velasquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera stopped Ramon Velasquez via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Yankiel Rivera defeats Christian Robles
On June 24, 2023 Yankiel Rivera faced Christian Robles in a flyweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 3-0, and Robles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
8. Yankiel Rivera defeats Fernando Diaz
On February 4, 2023 Yankiel Rivera faced Fernando Diaz in a flyweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
9. Yankiel Rivera draws with Angelino Cordova
On August 23, 2025 Yankiel Rivera fought Angelino Cordova for the vacant WBA interim flyweight title. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 7-0, and Cordova was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
10. Yankiel Rivera loses to Abraham Perez via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2026 Yankiel Rivera fought Abraham Perez for the WBA interim flyweight title. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Perez was 27 with a record of 15-0. Rivera was coming off a win and Perez was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Perez.