PBC announced Thursday that Yoenli Hernandez will face Argentina’s Francisco Daniel Veron in a 10-round middleweight co-main event on August 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout joins the pay-per-view card headlined by WBA welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero against Teofimo Lopez.
Yoenli (10-0, 9 KOs) enters the competition ranked No. 1 by the WBA and WBO, together with No. 2 by the WBC. The Cuban standout strengthened his standing in March by stopping former U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in 4 rounds. He captured a gold medal on the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships and has rapidly climbed the skilled rankings since turning pro in 2022.
“I’m preparing very hard for this fight, because I do know that I actually have an especially tough opponent in front of me,” Yoenli said in Thursday’s announcement. “I actually have to proceed to coach that onerous fight after fight and prove to everyone what I’m able to.”
Veron (17-1-1, 10 KOs) has won three straight against Roiman Villa, Vladimir Hernandez and Raul Garcia. He also fought Jahi Tucker to a draw, while his only defeat got here by an in depth decision against Brandon Adams in 2024.
“That is considered one of the hardest fights of my profession, but we’re well prepared for anything he bring,” Veron said. “I’m here to face the very best, and I’m not ducking anyone.”
Hernandez has moved nearby of a world title opportunity. A convincing win over Veron would strengthen his case for a championship fight before the tip of the 12 months, while an upset would force the sanctioning bodies to take one other take a look at the middleweight rankings.
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Last Updated on 2026/07/30 at 4:28 PM