Live results: Yankiel Rivera vs Angelino Cordova ruled majority draw

Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova clash for the interim WBA flyweight title, live from Caribe Royale Orlando

Yankiel Rivera faces Angelino Cordova on Saturday, August 23, live from Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL. They clash for the interim WBA title at flyweight. The championship bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.

Both Puerto Rican Olympian Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) and Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) of Venezuela step through the ropes undefeated. The winner is expected to secure a shot to challenge the unified WBA and WBC champion, Ricardo Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) of Montclair, CA.

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In the co-feature, Cuban Yoenis Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) defends his interim WBA super welterweight title against Germany’s Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs). Another title fight features Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs) of El Paso, TX, as she defends her WBA lightweight belt against Paulina Angel (7-1-2, 3 KOs) of Colombia.

On the Rivera vs Cordova undercard, Canadian Lucas Bahdi (19-0, 15 KOs) and Roger Gutierrez (29-6-1, 22 KOs) of Venezuela meet in a WBA lightweight title eliminator. Additionally, Chris Avila (6-1) of Stockton, CA, takes on Tampa’s Ariel Perez (7-0, 4 KOs) at light heavyweight.

Rivera vs Cordova results

Get Rivera vs Cordova full fight card results below.

  • Yankiel Rivera vs. Angelino Cordova – majority draw (111-115, 113-113, 113-113) | Watch video
  • Abass Baraou def. Yoenis Tellez by unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 117-110)
  • Stephanie Han def. Paulina Angel by unanimous decision (98-91, 98-91, 98-91)
  • Lucas Bahdi def. Roger Gutierrez by unanimous decision (116-111, 117-110, 115-112)
  • Ariel Perez def. Chris Avila by unanimous decision (59-56, 58-56, 59-55)

Prelims

  • Jasmine Artiga def. Linn Sandstrom by TKO (R3, 1:01)
  • Jamaine Ortiz def. Ambiorix Bautista by TKO (R3, 1:32)
  • Natalie Dove def. Randee Lynn Morales by TKO (R5, 1:50)
  • Jocelyn Camarillo def. Agustina Solange Vazquez by unanimous decision (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)

Rivera vs Cordova live blog

Rivera vs Cordova fight photos now live

The photos from the event – including Yankiel Rivera vs Angelino Cordova, as well as the undercard and preliminary action – have been published.

Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova after their boxing bout at Caribe Royale Orlando
Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova after their bout at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL, August 23, 2025 | Joseph Correa/Most Valuable Promotions

Rivera vs Cordova ends in majority draw

Puerto Rican Olympian Yankiel Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) and Angelino Cordova (19-0-2, 12 KOs) of Venezuela fight to a majority draw. After 12 rounds at flyweight, one judge scored the fight 115-111 for Cordova, while two other judges scored it 113-113.

Cordova was deducted a point for punching the back of the head and suffered a (controversial) knockdown in the fourth round.

This is the second majority draw we’ve witnessed today after Jack Rafferty and Mark Chamberlain fought to a draw in Altrincham, England.

Cordova suffers an eight-count

In the fourth round, Cordova went down, and the referee began the eight-count. Cordova quickly got back up, insisting he was pushed, not punched, by Rivera.

Rivera vs Cordova is underway

The championship boxing bout between Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova is underway, with some action resembling something else.

Main event time: Yankiel Rivera vs Angelino Cordova

It’s time for the main event, featuring Puerto Rican Olympian Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) against Angelino Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) of Venezuela. The pair battle it out for the interim WBA flyweight title, and potentially a chance to challenge unified WBA and WBC champion Ricardo Sandoval (27-2, 18 KOs) of Montclair, CA.

Abass Baraou defeats Yoenis Tellez by decision to claim interim title

Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs) of Germany defeats Yoenis Tellez (10-1, 7 KOs) of Cuba by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 116-111, 115-112, 117-110. With the victory, Baraou claims the interim WBA super welterweight title.

In the final round, Baraou dropped Tellez with a barrage of punches.

Stephanie Han defeats Paulina Angel by decision

Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs) of El Paso, TX, defeats Paulina Angel (7-2-2, 3 KOs) of Colombia by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight 98-91. With the victory, Han retains her WBA lightweight title.

Paulina Angel drops Stephanie Han

Paulina Angel scores a knockdown on Stephanie Han in the opening round with a right hand.

Lucas Bahdi defeats Roger Gutierrez by decision to win title eliminator

Lucas Bahdi (20-0, 15 KOs) of Canada defeats Roger Gutierrez (29-7-1, 22 KOs) of Venezuela by unanimous decision at lightweight. The judges scored the 12-round fight 116-111, 117-110, and 115-112. In the sixth round, Bahdi scored a knockdown with a right hand.

Bahdi wins the WBA lightweight title eliminator. Gervonta Davis is the reigning champion.

Lucas Bahdi drops Roger Gutierrez

Lucas Bahdi knocks down Roger Gutierrez with a right hand at the end of Round 6.

Jake Paul and Mike Perry

Jake Paul greets Mike Perry.

Ariel Perez defeats Chris Avila by decision

Tampa’s Ariel Perez (8-0, 4 KOs) defeats Chris Avila (6-2) of Stockton, CA, by unanimous decision at light heavyweight. After six rounds, the judges scored the fight 59-56, 58-56, and 59-55.

Jasmine Artiga stops Linn Sandstrom in third round to retain title

Jasmine Artiga (14-0-1, 7 KOs) of Tampa, FL defeats Brazilian-born Swedish-Australian Linn Sandstrom (10-4-3, 2 KOs) by TKO in the third round to retain her WBA super flyweight title. The stoppage came at 1:01 of the round.

Jamaine Ortiz stops Ambiorix Bautista in third round

Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) of Worcester, MA dominates Ambiorix Bautista (19-3, 11 KOs) of the Dominican Republic to secure a third-round stoppage victory at super lightweight. The referee called it a day at 1:32 of the round.

Natalie Dove stops Randee Lynn Morales in fifth round

Natalie Dove (6-0-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia defeats Randee Lynn Morales (5-6, 3 KOs) of Albuquerque, NM via fifth-round TKO at super flyweight. The time of the stoppage was 1:50 into the round.

Jocelyn Camarillo defeats Agustina Solange Vazquez by decision

Kicking off the action, Jocelyn Camarillo (5-0) of Indio, CA defeats Argentina’s Agustina Solange Vazquez (4-5-2) by unanimous decision at super strawweight. After four rounds, the judges scored the fight 40-36, 39-37, and 39-37.

Rivera vs Cordova free prelims

The fights start at the top of the hour with the Rivera vs Cordova free prelims. You can watch the livestream below.

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Rivera vs Cordova: How to watch and start time

Rivera vs Cordova airs live on DAZN. The start time is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, with the prelims starting at 5:45 PM ET / 2:45 PM PT.

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Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter who provides in-depth coverage of the latest news, events, results, and more.

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