Flyweight Yankiel "El Doctorcito" Rivera (6-0, 2 KOs) will take on Angel "Set it Off" Gonzalez (14-0, 7 KOs) on Saturday, December 7th at the Roberto Clemente Coliseo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bout will be televised live worldwide on DAZN as part of a huge night of action headlined by Liam Paro defending his IBF junior welterweight title against Richardson Hitchins. The 27 year-old Rivera fights on his home island for the second time in 2024 having seen off the experienced Victor Sandoval over ten rounds in June. ‘Doctorcito’ will be looking to stamp his credentials for a world shot in 2025, but Gonzalez is determined to spoil those plans in the biggest fight of his career.  Gonzalez, a Hartford, Connecticut native of Puerto Rican descent, can catapult himself into world title contention with a victory over Rivera.

 

"The goal for which I embarked on this wonderful journey full of hope is closer than ever," said Rivera. "By now, there are no easy fights, and each fight gets me closer to that cherished and long-awaited opportunity for a world title. This victory will propel me right at the door of that world title opportunity, and there is no better place to do this than in front of my people at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.  Angel González is a dangerous opponent and has all my respect.  But I was born to become champion of the world and no one, absolutely no one, will stop me short of my destiny." I want to give special thanks to Matchroom, my manager Peter Kahn and my adviser Miguel Ortega, who have, without reservations, put their trust in me.  I will not let you down. See you all on December 7th where the great ones fight: the Roberto Clemente, Puerto Rico!"

 

"This fight means everything to me," said Gonzalez, age 31.  "It puts me one fight closer to my goal of becoming a world champion.  The best thing about it is, I'm fighting in my island of Puerto Rico.  I was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, but Puerto Rico will always be my home.  My roots, just like my opponents’, are here. The Boxing energy in Puerto Rico is unparalleled and it will give me more confidence and motivation to show all my people how great I am.  I can’t wait for the opportunity.  I want to thank CES Boxing and my promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Sr. for making this happen.  I won’t let you guys down.  See you December 7th."