Three Puerto Rican Boxers to Watch Before the Year Ends

Boxing in many countries continues to soar in popularity, whether in the amateur code or professional boxing. During this article, we bring you three Puerto Rican Boxers in 2025 to be watched closely. Puerto Rico has produced many great fighters over the years – Miguel Cotto, Felix Trinidad and Wilfredo Gomez, to name just three. Check out the three we are tipping to make a splash before the year ends.

Three Puerto Rican Boxers in 2025 Set to Make Headlines

Three Puerto Rican Boxers in 2025: Luis J Rodriguez Fernandez

Luis J Rodriguez Fernandez (14-0, 12 KOs), born in San Juan, is a 28-year-old unbeaten super middleweight. His most impressive wins have come against Encarnacion Diaz and last time out against Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez.

Fernandez controls the distance effectively during his fights. He uses his feet well to close the gap and let his hands go. This also helps him to move out of danger and avoid potential counters from his opponent. Last time out against Rodriguez, he showed his power with a brutal body shot to finish the fight. A step up in competition surely awaits the Puerto Rican in 2025.

Jan Paul Rivera

Jan Paul Rivera (12-0, 6 KOs), the unbeaten featherweight prospect, looks primed for a big 2025. He won three fights in 2024 against previously unbeaten fighters David Perez, Justin Goodson and Andy Beltran.

Anyone who has seen Rivera fight will attest to his speed and power. His footwork is impressive, and he shows patience during his fights. A recent dominant points win over Alexis Eduardo Molina saw Rivera miss weight and be stripped of the WBO youth featherweight title. Could a move to super featherweight be on the cards?

Yankiel Rivera

Hailing from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) is fast making an impression in the flyweight division. Fighting under the Matchroom banner, the Puerto Rican fighter has looked untroubled throughout his professional career thus far.

His best wins have come against Andy Dominguez Velasquez, Victor Efrain Sandoval and last time out against the American Angel Gonzalez. He’s difficult to hit and is an exceptional counter-puncher. 2025 looks set to be an exciting year for El Doctorcito.

Puerto Rico continues to be a country that produces talented boxers, with the new generation led by Xander Zayas. Have we missed anyone from our Puerto Rican boxers in 2025 list?