Cuban middleweight prospect Yoenli Hernández is about to defend his WBA Continental Latin America title this Saturday night time towards Mexico’s Ángel Ruiz on the T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
The bout will likely be a part of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) occasion, headlined by the high-stakes showdown between David Morrell and David Benavidez in the principle occasion.
At 27 years outdated, Hernández brings an elite novice pedigree, having represented Cuba’s nationwide workforce earlier than turning professional. His transition to the skilled ranks has been seamless, capturing his WBA regional title on September 14 with a dominant victory over José Sánchez. Now, he seems to be to make his first title protection and proceed his rise within the middleweight division.
Ruiz, additionally 27 years outdated, comes into this battle seeking to reignite his profession. Whereas he hasn’t been at his finest in current outings, the Mexican contender has shared the ring with powerful opposition like Giovani Santillán and Luis Collazo, making him a formidable check for the undefeated champion.
Hernández enters the ring with an ideal 6-0 document, profitable all six fights by knockout—a transparent signal of his devastating energy. In the meantime, Ruiz boasts a document of 18-3-1, with 13 of his wins coming by stoppage.
With each fighters packing severe punching energy, this middleweight showdown guarantees fireworks. Will Hernández proceed his knockout streak, or can Ruiz pull off the upset? Boxing followers received’t wish to miss this one.