Yankiel Rivera losses
Over 4 years as a professional, Yankiel Rivera has compiled a 8-2-1 (4) record, including six title fights. He has two losses, all of them in title fights.
2. 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.
1. Yankiel Rivera loses to Jonathan Gonzalez via unanimous decision
On January 3, 2026 Yankiel Rivera fought Jonathan Gonzalez for the vacant WBA interim flyweight title. Rivera was 28 years old with a record of 7-0-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Gonzalez.