Abraham Pérez W12 Yankiel Rivera... Fighting in front of his hometown fans in  Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, New Mexic, Abraham “Super” Pérez successfully defended his WBA interim flyweight title with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Puerto Rican challenger Yankiel “El Doctor” Rivera. The interim champion’s dominance throughout the twelve-round contest was reflected emphatically on the official scorecards, with the judges turning in scores of 120-107 and 118-109 (twice) in favor of Pérez. The WBA flyweight champion is Sergio Mendoza, who recently defeated Ricardo Sandoval for both the WBA and WBC 112-pound titles. Now 16-0, Pérez established control from the opening bell with sharp footwork and a consistent jab, preventing Rivera from settling into a rhythm and putting together his power combinations. Rivera (8-2-1) tried to apply pressure on the inside and cut off the ring, but repeatedly ran into Pérez’s quick counterpunching, as the champion punished his advances with body hooks and uppercuts whenever Rivera attempted to force exchanges. As the fight progressed, the physical toll began to slow Rivera’s attacks, while Pérez remained composed and fresh, controlling the challenger’s entries, finishing rounds with a higher punch output, and confidently taking command of the championship rounds.