This flyweight clash between rising prospect Yankiel Rivera Figueroa and veteran former champion Jonathan Gonzalez serves as a key co-feature on a stacked card headlined by Amanda Serrano’s title defense. Set for January 3, 2026, the 10-round bout pits an undefeated Puerto Rican Olympian against a battle-tested southpaw with world title experience. Rivera enters as the betting favorite, looking to capitalize on home soil advantage in San Juan, while Gonzalez aims to rebound from a recent setback and leverage his edge in experience and knockout power.
Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
RingWalks: 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast: DAZN (live streaming worldwide)
Promotion: Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)
This event marks a homecoming for several Puerto Rican fighters, including Rivera and Serrano, in a venue known for hosting high-profile boxing cards.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either Yankiel Rivera Figueroa or Jonathan Gonzalez leading up to the fight. Both fighters appear to be in full training camps, with no public disclosures from their teams or promotional updates indicating any setbacks. Pre-fight medical checks will confirm their status, but as of now, the bout is on track without health concerns.
Fighter Profiles and Recent Form
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa (7-0-1, 3 KOs)
Background: 28-year-old Puerto Rican orthodox fighter from Toa Alta. Nicknamed “El Doctorcito,” Rivera is a 2020 Olympian who turned pro in 2022. Standing at 5’3″ with a compact, aggressive style, he relies on speed, counterpunching, and volume rather than raw power (KO rate: 42.9%). He’s ranked #1 by the WBA at flyweight and holds minor titles like the WBC Continental Americas and WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight belts.
Recent Form: Rivera is coming off a majority draw against the tough Angelino Cordova on August 25, 2025, where Cordova was deducted a point and dropped but fought back resiliently. Prior to that, he scored a TKO in the fourth round against the previously undefeated Angel Gonzalez on December 7, 2024. He’s won five of his last six by decision or TKO, showing durability over 56 total pro rounds. Rivera has faced solid opposition, with all opponents holding winning records and four entering undefeated.
Strengths: Home crowd energy, youth, and unbeaten streak. He’s dropped opponents in recent bouts and excels in mid-range exchanges.
Jonathan Gonzalez (28-4-1, 14 KOs)
Background: 34-year-old Puerto Rican southpaw from Caguas, nicknamed “Bomba.” Gonzalez turned pro in 2011 and captured the WBO Light Flyweight title in 2021, defending it three times before moving up to flyweight. With 200+ pro rounds, he’s known for technical boxing, power (KO rate: 50%), and resilience, though he’s been stopped in all four losses.
Recent Form: Gonzalez suffered a quick TKO loss in the first round to Anthony Olascuaga on October 14, 2024 (originally a no-contest due to a head clash but overturned). Before that, he defended his WBO title with a win over Rene Santiago in March 2024. He’s 4-1 in his last five, with wins over quality champs like Elwin Soto and Mark Anthony Barriga. Gonzalez has fought top competition, including a loss to Kosei Tanaka in 2019 for the WBO Flyweight title.
Strengths: Experience against elite fighters, southpaw stance for stylistic edges, and knockout threat. He’s durable in longer fights but vulnerable to early pressure.
Fight History Summaries
Rivera Figueroa’s Pro History (Chronological, most recent first):
Aug 25, 2025: vs. Angelino Cordova (19-0-1) – Draw (Cordova down in Rd 4, point deduction in Rd 6).
Dec 7, 2024: vs. Angel Gonzalez (14-0-0) – Win (TKO Rd 4).
Jun 2024: vs. Victor Efrain Sandoval (37-4-0) – Win (UD; Sandoval down in Rd 2).
Feb 2024: vs. Andy Dominguez Velasquez (10-0-0) – Win (UD; Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Fly title).
Jun 2023: vs. Christian Robles (8-0-0) – Win (TKO; Robles down in Rd 4).
Feb 2023: vs. Fernando Diaz (11-2-1) – Win (UD).
Nov 2022: vs. Ramon Velasquez (7-5-0) – Win (TKO).
Sep 2022: vs. Jose Antonio Jimenez (22-17-1) – Win (UD; Pro debut).
Gonzalez’s Pro History (Key recent bouts; full 33-fight career spans 2011-2024):
Oct 14, 2024: vs. Anthony Olascuaga (7-1-0) – Loss (TKO Rd 1; For WBO World Fly title, overturned from NC).
Mar 2024: vs. Rene Santiago (12-3-0) – Win (UD; Retained WBO World Light Fly title).
Nov 2022: vs. Shokichi Iwata (9-0-0) – Win (UD; Retained WBO World Light Fly title).
Jun 2022: vs. Mark Anthony Barriga (11-1-0) – Win (UD; Retained WBO World Light Fly title).
Oct 2021: vs. Elwin Soto (19-1-0) – Win (SD; Won WBO World Light Fly title).
Earlier notable: Loss to Kosei Tanaka (2019, UD for WBO Fly title); Multiple NABO title wins (2018-2020).
Rivera has built momentum against undefeated foes, while Gonzalez’s history shows title-level grit but recent vulnerabilities.
FIGHT ODDS
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa – 275
Jonathan Gonzalez + 210
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 2, 2025
