Five Cuban Professional Boxers to Watch in 2025

Cuban Boxers – Cuba has produced many great fighters over the years, from decorated fighters like Teófilo Stevenson and Kid Chocolate to stars like Guillermo Rigondeaux, who excelled in both codes. With a new wave of talent emerging, Big Fight Weekend brings you five Cubans boxers to watch in 2025. Our list may not feature every well-known Cuban fighter, but it showcases undeniable talent and immense potential

Cuban Boxers: Five to Look Out for in 2025

Cuban Boxers: Yoenis Tellez

Undefeated 24-year-old Cuban Yoenis Tellez (9-0, 7 KOs) is a huge talent, fighting under the Most Valuable Promotions banner. His brutal third-round TKO win over the experienced Sergio Garcia made the boxing world stand up and take notice. he returns to action on March 1, to face Julian Williams.

Cuban Boxers: Yoenli Hernandez

Yoenli Hernandez (7-0, 7 KOs) was a decorated amateur, fast making a name for himself in the middleweight division. His destructive win over Angel Ruiz Astorga on the David Benavidez vs. David Morrell undercard showed what an impressive fighter the 27-year-old is. After an inactive 2023, he blew away all four opponents in 2024, and following his win in Las Vegas, it looks like the heavy-handed Cuban is ready to make a splash at the highest level.

Jadier Herrera

Jadier Herrera (16-0, 14 KOs) is one to watch and is highly regarded by many in the boxing world. He looks primed for a successful 2025, operating in the lightweight division. In his last fight, he stopped the durable Oliver Flores with a brutal body shot in round three to win the WBA Intercontinental lightweight belt. His ring IQ is brilliant, and this slick Cuban will surely be a hit for the Queensberry stable.

Andy Cruz

Matchroom Boxing made it known when they signed the decorated amateur Andy Cruz (5-0, 2 KOs). He recently comprehensively outpointed the dangerous Omar Salcido (98-92 x2 and 99-91). The progress under renowned trainer Bozy Ennis has been impressive. He has dominated every opponent and will surely be knocking on the door for a world title shot, sooner or later.

Dainier Pero

The heavyweight division will forever be the ‘blue chip‘ weight class. Cuba has a fighter making a name for himself in the star-studded division. Dainier “The Fear” Pero (10-0, 8 KOs) is looking forward to a productive 2025 after impressing throughout 2024 with five wins by knockout. For a fighter of his size, his footwork is even more impressive. He picks his shots well and carries plenty of power. Watch out for the big-punching Camaguey native.