Yuriorkis Gamboa
Professional Boxer
Miami Connection
Gamboa is anchoring the 'Havana Heat' boxing event at Miami's James L. Knight Center on May 2, 2026, headlining a 13-bout card that blends legends with rising stars and boosts local boxing visibility. His participation, announced at a Miami press conference, highlights the city's role as a hub for Cuban boxing talent and draws crowds to downtown venues. This event energizes South Florida's combat sports scene and promotes emerging fighters alongside established names.
About
Yuriorkis Gamboa is a Cuban boxer who won Olympic gold and rose to prominence as a unified featherweight world champion in his professional career over 15 years ago. He faced top competition, including a notable loss to Terence Crawford in 2014 when moving up to lightweight. Gamboa has a strong connection to Miami, frequently fighting and training in South Florida as part of the Cuban boxing diaspora. At 44, he is headlining the 'Havana Heat' event at the James L. Knight Center on May 2, 2026, co-starring with Guillermo Rigondeaux. This comeback fight underscores his ongoing role as a veteran draw in professional boxing. Currently, he is an active professional boxer preparing for major bouts in Miami.