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Source: WBA
09/12/2024
Yankiel Rivera TKO4 Angel Gonzalez... Puerto Rican flyweight Yankiel Rivera (7-0) put on a dominant performance, defeating Angel Gonzalez of the United States by fourth-round technical knockout at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan. The 27-year old dominated a more experienced opponent even though Gonzalez came into the bout undefeated. Rivera, a 2021 Olympian for Puerto Rico, faced an aggressive opponent, but he worked very well with his movement in the ring and was able to counter-attack in a good way to nullify his opponent and in the end land a right hook that sent him to the canvas with no chance of recovery. Gonzalez's record dropped to 14 wins, 1 loss and 7 knockouts.
Henry Lebron W10 Christopher Diaz ... In an all Puerto Rican junior lightweight contest, Henry Lebron defeated Christopher "Pitufo" Diaz via ten-round unanimous decision in a competitive fight. The judges’ scorecards read 97-93 and 96-94 (twice). Lebron had to use all his resources to contain “Pitufo” and get the victory. The 27-year old remains undefeated in 20 fights, 10 by knockout, while Diaz has 29 wins, 5 losses and 19 knockouts.