‍Cuban junior middleweight Yoelvis Gómez will see action this Saturday night at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, against unbeaten local contender Antraveous Ingram. Gómez enters the bout with a record of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 7 knockouts, while Ingram stands at 12-0 with 6 KOs. Both men have plenty on the line — one looking to consolidate his resurgence, the other aiming to make a statement on home soil. The 28 year-old “Joya” Gómez will return to the ring after an August triumph when he edged Edwine Humaine by majority decision in the same venue. Since suffering the first loss of his career to Marquis Taylor in 2023, Gómez has been on a solid comeback trail. He’s picked up three straight wins, two of them by knockout, and he's gotten some exposure on major cards and renewed momentum in the world rankings.

Across the ring will be Ingram, a 27 year-old native of Kissimmee, Florida, who remains undefeated since turning professional in 2022. Having fought most of his bouts at the Caribe Royale, Ingram will be on familiar turf. In his last outing, he stopped Jeremiah Robinson on September 19th, showing sharp timing and confidence heading into the biggest fight of his career.

Gomez is putting the final touches on training camp. Gomez, known for his explosive punching power and aggressive style, is currently riding a 3-fight winning streak. He gives his thoughts on his recent training camp, his matchup with Ingram, what a win will do for his career, and more. “This has been one of the most intense and focused camps of my career,” said Gomez, who just finished camp with a renewed sense of urgency. “Coach Salas and I worked on every detail—conditioning, movement, timing, and defense. I did everything possible to be at my best because I know Ingram is coming to win.”

The 26-year-old from Havana understands the opportunity in front of him. With DAZN broadcasting the fight live, a statement victory will quickly catapult him into contender status in the stacked 154-pound division. “I learned a lot from my last few fights,” he continued. “Now, I’m smarter, more patient, and hungry to prove I’m the best in the division. I respect Ingram, he’s undefeated for a reason and has an awkward style, but I’ve faced guys like him before. I’m going in there to show who I really am as a fighter.”

Ingram, fighting in his home state and carrying an unbeaten record, presents a real threat, but Gomez thrives on high-pressure environments. “This is my moment to remind everyone why they called me ‘La Joya,’” Gomez concluded. “I’ve been in pressure fights before, and that’s where I thrive. Winning this fight puts me in the mix for big names and bigger opportunities. I don’t care that he’s undefeated, fighting at home, I’ve trained like I’m fighting for a world title. When that bell rings, I’ll show him there are levels to this. I will defend my title with pride, and my hands will be raised in victory.

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, emphasized the importance of this fight for Gomez’s career trajectory. “This is a huge fight for Yoelvis,” said Piedra. “He’s facing an undefeated fighter on a major stage, and it’s the kind of matchup that shows what a fighter is really made of. We’ve seen his power, but his discipline and maturity as a fighter has grown over his last few fights. Defending his title here puts him in a great position to climb the rankings. The division is full of talent, and Yoelvis has the tools to be a real player. Now it’s time to go out there and prove it.”