Abraham Pérez dominates Yankiel Rivera to retain WBA Interim Flyweight Title – World Boxing Association

The Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, played host to an impressive display of boxing. Fighting in front of his hometown fans, American Abraham “Super” Pérez successfully defended his WBA Interim World Flyweight Championship with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Puerto Rican challenger Yankiel “El Doctor” Rivera.

The champion’s dominance throughout the 12-round contest was reflected emphatically on the official scorecards, with the judges turning in scores of 118-109, 120-107, and 118-109, all in favor of Pérez.

Pérez established control from the opening bell with sharp footwork and a consistent jab, preventing Rivera from settling into a rhythm and putting together his power combinations. The Puerto Rican challenger tried to apply pressure on the inside and cut off the ring, but repeatedly ran into Pérez’s quick counterpunching, as the champion punished his advances with body hooks and uppercuts whenever Rivera attempted to force exchanges.

As the fight progressed, the physical toll began to slow Rivera’s attacks, while Pérez remained composed and fresh, controlling the challenger’s entries, finishing rounds with a higher punch output, and confidently taking command of the championship rounds.

With this victory on home soil, Abraham Pérez reinforces his status as the WBA Interim Flyweight Champion.