In a ten-round middleweight attraction, fast-rising Cuban Yoenli Hernandez will put his unbeaten record on the line against his toughest opponent to date, former U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (pictured), with the winner in prime position to challenge for middleweight gold. The fight is scheduled for March 28th in Las Vegas as part of a PBC event headlined by Sebastian Fundora defending his WBC 154-pound title against former welterweight champion Keith Thurman.
A member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, Gausha (24-5-1, 12 KOs) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but now fights out of Encino, California and is trained by the respected Manny Robles. Gausha bounced back from an unsuccessful title challenge of WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames in 2024 to drop Elijah Garcia in their 2025 showdown, eventually coming up on the short end of a narrow split decision. Prior to facing Adames, Gausha had won back-to-back bouts as he knocked out Brandyn Lynch in March 2023 before winning a decision over KeAndrae Leatherwood in September of that year. Gausha has faced top competition throughout his career, having fought former champion Austin Trout to a draw in 2019 in addition to decision losses against WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara, former world champion Tim Tszyu and top contender Erickson Lubin.
“I’m a true professional who’s always training, because boxing is what I do,” said Gausha. “I’ve seen Yoenli fight and he’s a young, strong, skilled fighter. If you’ve watched my fights in the past, you’ll know that’s what I like. I want to test myself against the best. Beating him will get me close to my goal of becoming world champion. That’s what I’m here for.”
Hernandez (9-0, 8 KOs) is the latest in a long line of talented amateur fighters to come from the Cuban program. His long resume before turning pro features a 2021 gold medal at AIBA World Boxing Championships. Originally from Camaguey, Cuba and now fighting out of Providence, Rhode Island, Hernandez turned pro in May 2022 with a pair of stoppage victories and continued to dominate his competition. The 28 year-old returned in 2024 with four U.S. fights, including a stoppage of Alejandro Barrera in June and a TKO over the previously unbeaten Bryce Henry in October. Hernandez added three more victories in 2025, including a shutout unanimous decision over fringe contender Kyrone Davis Video last May.
“I’m extremely grateful for another opportunity to showcase my talents,” said Hernandez. “But let’s be real, not everyone has the heart to step in there with me. Respect to the one who will on March 28th. I’m locked in, staying sharp and I’m coming to make a statement. No shortcuts, no excuses, just pressure. Stay tuned.”
