Cuban heavyweight Lenier “El Justiciero” Pero (12-0, 8 KOs) is deep into final preparations for his ten-round showdown against Great Britain's Jordan Thompson (15-1, 12 KOs) which is scheduled for the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, this Saturday, November 1st. The fight, which takes place as part of a co-promotion between Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions, will be televised live on DAZN, giving Pero an opportunity to solidify his position as a rising heavyweight.

 

Pero believes that a dominant win over Thompson could bring him one step closer to a title shot. “This camp has been one of the best of my career,” said Pero, who just wrapped up his training camp in Las Vegas with decorated boxing coach Bob Santos. “We’ve really focused on building my stamina, controlling the tempo, and applying smart pressure in the ring. I feel stronger, quicker, and more motivated than I’ve ever been.”

 

Pero, a decorated Cuban amateur and now a highly regarded professional, understands the threat that Thompson poses. The former cruiserweight title challenger has punching power, with 12 of his 15 wins coming by knockout, and he's hungry to rebound from the lone loss on his record. “Jordan Thompson is dangerous, especially coming off a loss. He’s tall, strong, and hits hard—but I’ve faced every style before. I respect what he brings, but I’m ready to neutralize him,” Pero continued. “This is about taking the next step toward a world title.”

 

Fighting in front of a national audience on DAZN is something Pero doesn’t take lightly. “It’s always an honor to fight in the U.S., and to do it live on DAZN, where the world will be watching, this is what I’ve worked for,” concluded Pero. “A win here shows that I’m ready for the best in the division. I’m not far from the top, and I plan to prove that on fight night.”

 

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes this bout is a major step in Pero’s rise toward the heavyweight elite. “This is a defining fight for Lenier,” said Piedra. “He’s facing a talented, dangerous opponent in Jordan Thompson, but we believe Lenier is one of the most skilled and composed heavyweights in the world. The timing is right, the stakes are high, and he’s ready to shine on the biggest stage of his career so far. The heavyweight division is wide open, and with a statement performance, Lenier will force his name into the conversation for world title contention.”