Lenier Pero Defeats Jordan Thompson in Epic Heavyweight Fight

On Saturday, November 1, fans gathered at Caribe Royale in Orlando to watch a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. The night promised action, and the headline bout delivered a memorable heavyweight clash.

Lenier Pero vs Jordan Thompson – Main Event Recap

Both fighters entered the ring with clear goals. Pero, unbeaten with thirteen wins, aimed to move closer to a world title. Thompson, a seasoned contender with fifteen wins, sought a major upset in his first heavyweight outing.

Round one started quietly. Thompson tried to keep distance while Pero pressed forward. In round two, Pero landed solid body shots that slowed Thompson’s movement. By the middle of the fight, Pero controlled most exchanges with his powerful punches.

Thompson found brief success in round five, landing a few single shots. The Brit continued to struggle, and Pero kept the pressure. In round eight, Thompson’s body work showed signs of wear, and Pero seized the moment.

Round nine featured a sharp left hook from Pero followed by a right hand that rattled Thompson. The final round remained exciting, with both men trading blows. Pero landed the more decisive shots as the bell rang.

The judges scored the bout unanimously for Pero, with cards of 97‑93 and two scores of 96‑93. The victory pushes Pero further toward a title opportunity and marks a strong debut for Thompson at heavyweight.

Undercard Highlights

Omari Jones vs Yusuph Metu

Jones, a rising super welterweight prospect, opened strong. He displayed slick footwork and varied punches. In the first round, Jones knocked Metu down with a left hook. He dominated the second round, matching every Metu attack.

Mid‑fight, Jones landed a right hand that forced Metu to take a knee. The referee stopped the contest in the third round, awarding Jones a TKO victory.

Pat Brown vs Felix Valera

Brown, unbeaten in his first five fights, faced veteran Valera. The opening round was cautious as both searched for range. In round two, Brown landed a left hook and a straight right that hurt Valera.

Brown followed with a second knockdown and then a crushing left hook that forced a third knockdown. The referee halted the bout, giving Brown a second‑round KO win and a strong U.S. debut.

Yoelvis Gomez vs Antraveous Ingram

The super welterweight clash began with Gomez controlling the pace. He landed power shots early, while Ingram struggled to find his rhythm.

Ingram’s best moment came in round three with a brief surge, but Gomez reclaimed control in the later rounds. The tenth round saw Gomez win more exchanges, though the judges split the decision, resulting in a draw.