Jonathan González W12 Yankiel Rivera ...  Ex-champ Jonathan “La Bomba” González captured the WBA interim flyweight title, defeating Yankiel Rivera by unanimous decision this Saturday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bout took place deep on the Amanda Serrano undercard. Thes pirited all-Puerto Rican battle ended in victory for the more experienced fighter, as the judges turned in scorecards of 117–110, 116–111, and 114–113, all in favor of González. The 34 year-old González, a former WBO 108-pound champion, entered the bout coming off a loss to WBO flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga but nonethless determined to maintain his world-level status. Despite being listed as the underdog on paper, he showcased his full arsenal in a grueling contest, outworking Rivera and halting his bid to capture the interim 112-pound title..

 

The win is a pivotal one for González, who rebounded immediately in a high-profile, meaningful fight that keeps him firmly among the elite of the flyweight division. With the victory, “La Bomba” improved his record to 29 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with 14 knockouts. Rivera suffered the first defeat of his career and now stands at 7–1–1, with 3 knockouts.