Abraham R Perez vs Yankiel Rivera Figueroa
3.45am GMT — Sunday morning
Sunday 8 November
Preview
Abraham R. Perez is scheduled to make the first defence of his WBA interim flyweight title against Yankiel Rivera Figueroa at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Fighting in his home city, Perez brings an unbeaten 15-0 record with seven knockouts, having won the belt by split decision over Jonathan Gonzalez in June. Puerto Rican Rivera is making his third attempt at a world title after a majority draw with Angelino Cordova in August 2025 and a unanimous decision defeat by Gonzalez in January 2026. Salita Promotions is promoting the contest, scheduled for 12 rounds at the 112lb flyweight limit.
- WBA interim flyweight title
- Flyweight (112 lb)
- 12
- Salita Promotions
Tale of the tape
| Abraham R Perez | Yankiel Rivera Figueroa | |
|---|---|---|
| RECORD GOING IN | 15-0 (7 KOs) | — |
| FROM | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Puerto Rico |
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