Next fight of Rafael Rivera is not determined yet.
Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) scored a unanimous decision win over Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) in the main event of the evening in Los Angeles and defended his WBA featherweight title. After twelve rounds, all three judges counted it 119-109.
Per the California State Athletic Commission, Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) earned one million dollars for his fight at a boxing Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Mexican defeated Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) and defended his WBA featherweight title.
The live broadcast of the boxing event from Los Angeles, in the main event of which WBA featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 KOs) will defend his title against Rafael Rivera (26-2-2, 17 KOs). In the US, the fight will be broadcasted on FOX TV channel.
Rafael Rivera's record currently stands at 27 wins, 4 loses and 2 draws.
Rafael Rivera's last fight took place against Leo Santa Cruz on Feb. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles, USA. He lost by UD in the 12 round. That fight was 2 months and 7 days ago.
Rivera's last 2 fights have come over a period of day, meaning he has been fighting on average every month and day. In those fights, he fought a total of round, meaning that they have lasted round on average.
Rivera was born in Mexico.
The Rafael Rivera is currently 30 years old. He was born on April 5, 1994, so he will turn 31 in 11 months and 13 days.
Rafael Rivera made his professional debut in April 2012, so he has been a pro for 11 years.
Rivera is 5' 6" (5 Foot and 6 inch) which is 170 cm (1 meter and 70 centimeters).
His reach is 66 inches (66") which is 168 cm (1 meter and 68 centimeters).
Rivera fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
Rafael Rivera doesn't currently have a fight scheduled