Janiel Rivera
Career, Record, Stats
Janiel Rivera (Pototo) is a 33-year-old Puerto Rican professional boxer. 14 years, 3 months, and 27 days into his career, Rivera's record stands at 18-9-3, which includes 11 wins via KO.
Janiel Rivera's Boxing Career
Janiel Rivera was born in Manati, Puerto Rico on October 16, 1991. He made his professional debut at the age of 18 years on July 16, 2010 against Manuel Torres. Rivera defeated Torres via 4-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Rivera got his first shot at a world title at the age of 22 after 13 professional fights. On February 8, 2014 Rivera challenged Adrián Hernández' WBC light-flyweight title but lost via 3rd round TKO. He is yet to get another shot at a world title.
Rivera's latest fight was a 1st-round KO loss to Angel Acosta at age 30, on May 12, 2022.
Some of Janiel Rivera's best fights so far have been against Manuel Gonzalez Garcia, Marco Antonio Sanchez, Omar Soto, Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo, and Jose Fernandez Flores. For a complete list of Rivera's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Janiel Rivera".
Rivera has 9 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Janiel Rivera Losses".
Janiel Rivera's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | May 12, 2022 | 30 | 
Angel Acosta 31 22-3 | loss | KO 1 |
29 | Feb 13, 2021 | 29 |  Saleto Henderson | loss | TKO 3 |
28 | Sep 05, 2020 | 28 | Jesse Rodriguez Franco | loss | KO 1 |
27 | Dec 07, 2019 | 28 | 
Duke Micah 28 23-0 | loss | UD 8 |
26 | Jul 20, 2019 | 27 | 
Pedro Guevara 30 34-3-1 | loss | UD 12 |
25 | May 24, 2019 | 27 | 
Wilfredo Mendez 22 12-1 | loss | SD 10 |
24 | Mar 23, 2019 | 27 | Manuel Gonzalez Garcia | win | TKO 1 |
23 | Dec 08, 2018 | 27 | Alexis Diaz | win | UD 6 |
22 | Apr 07, 2018 | 26 | Carlos Licona | loss | UD 10 |
21 | Aug 26, 2017 | 25 | Marco Antonio Sanchez | win | KO 1 |
20 | Feb 11, 2017 | 25 | Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo | win | KO 2 |
19 | Apr 23, 2016 | 24 | Anthony Rodriguez | win | TKO 6 |
18 | Aug 08, 2015 | 23 | Israel Vazquez | win | UD 10 |
17 | Nov 15, 2014 | 23 | Felipe Rivas | draw | SD 8 |
16 | Sep 17, 2014 | 22 | Ramon Cedano Gil | win | UD 4 |
15 | Jul 19, 2014 | 22 | Jose Fernandez Flores | win | TKO 2 |
14 | Feb 08, 2014 | 22 | 
Adrián Hernández 28 28-2-1 | loss | TKO 3 |
13 | Nov 16, 2013 | 22 | Joel Collazo | win | UD 6 |
12 | Jul 13, 2013 | 21 | Miguel Del Valle | loss | UD 8 |
11 | Dec 06, 2012 | 21 | Juan Lopez Martinez | win | TKO 4 |
10 | Oct 20, 2012 | 21 | Omar Soto | win | KO 1 |
9 | Sep 12, 2012 | 20 | Domingo Berroa | win | TKO 2 |
8 | Sep 08, 2012 | 20 | Juan Guzman | win | TKO 4 |
7 | Jul 23, 2012 | 20 | Nelson Diaz | win | TKO 1 |
6 | Feb 18, 2012 | 20 | Luis Diaz | win | UD 6 |
5 | Nov 04, 2011 | 20 | Benjamin Cardoza | win | KO 1 |
4 | Oct 14, 2011 | 19 | Luis Diaz | draw | MD 4 |
3 | May 06, 2011 | 19 | Julio Irizarry | win | UD 4 |
2 | Oct 22, 2010 | 19 | Israel Vazquez | draw | SD 4 |
1 | Jul 16, 2010 | 18 | Manuel Torres | win | UD 4 |