Photos: Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova make weight for 112-pound title

Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova efficiently weighed in, making it official for the interim WBA 112-pound title. They conflict in the primary occasion of MVP Battle Night time, dwell from Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL, on August 23.

Puerto Rican Olympian Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) got here in at 111.6 lbs. Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) of Venezuela confirmed 111.4 lbs.

Ricardo Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) of Montclair, CA is the unified champion at 112 lbs, holding each the WBA and WBC titles.

“I get the chance to not solely symbolize Puerto Rico, but additionally be capable of take a title again to the island,” Rievera stated. “That is nice for me.”

“I’d love that chance [to fight Sandoval], however proper now I’ve Cordova in my thoughts. However sure, understanding that he has each the WBC and WBA, that might be a incredible alternative for me.”

Cordova stated, “I don’t underestimate any of my opponents. I’m not going to say that I’m going to respect him, however I’m positively going to provide him his place, however I’m right here to do what I have to do.”

“I’m not overconfident in any respect. I stated it earlier than. This isn’t about being too assured. That is about me having the ability to do the work that I have to do. So, I really feel very effectively. I really feel excellent for this chance.”

Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova during the weigh-in ahead of their boxing bout at Caribe Royale Orlando — Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova in the course of the weigh-in, on August 22, 2025, forward of their bout at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL | Joseph Correa/Most Invaluable Promotions

On Rivera vs Cordova undercard

Cuban Yoenis Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) weighed in at 153.8 lbs for his bout towards Germany’s Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs), who was 153.4 lbs. Tellez places his interim WBA 154-pound title on the road.

Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs) of El Paso, TX, registered 134.6 lbs for her WBA 135-pound title protection towards Paulina Angel (7-1-2, 3 KOs). Colombian challenger Angel tipped the scales at 134.2 lbs.

Canadian Lucas Bahdi (19-0, 15 KOs) and Roger Gutierrez (29-6-1, 22 KOs) of Venezuela weighed in at 134.8 lbs and 135 lbs, respectively.

Moreover, Chris Avila (6-1) of Stockton, CA, got here in at 172.8 lbs for his bout towards Tampa’s Ariel Perez (7-0, 4 KOs), who was 174.0 lbs.

Take a look at the present Rivera vs Cordova lineup and weights beneath.