Boxing Match Preview: Yoelvis Gomez (8-1-0, 7 KOs) vs. Edwine Humaine Jr (9-1-0, 7 KOs)

Title on the Line: WBA Continental Latin America Title

Fighter Breakdown

Yoelvis “La Joya” Gomez

Record: 8-1-0 (7 KOs)

Age: 27

Height: 5’10”

Reach: 71″

Fighting Out Of: Las Vegas, Nevada (via Havana, Cuba)

Style: Southpaw knockout artist with explosive power and aggressive pressure. Gomez is known for fast starts and fight-ending combinations.

Recent Form: Coming off back-to-back stoppage wins after a tough decision loss to Marquis Taylor. Gomez is looking to reassert himself as a top contender.

Edwine Humaine Jr

Record: 9-1-0 (7 KOs)

Age: 24

Height: 5’7″

Fighting Out Of: Springfield, Massachusetts (born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti)

Style: Rugged orthodox brawler with a high KO rate and relentless forward pressure. Humaine thrives in exchanges and has shown durability against slick boxers.

Recent Form: Suffered his first pro loss in December 2024 to Ardreal Holmes Jr, but won three rounds on all judges’ scorecards and showed grit throughout.

KO Comparison

Fighter	Record	Knockouts (KOs)	KO Rate
Yoelvis Gomez	8-1-0	7 KOs	87.5%
Edwine Humaine Jr	9-1-0	7 KOs	77.8%

Both fighters bring serious power, with Gomez slightly edging Humaine in KO percentage.

Matchup Analysis

Power vs. Pressure: Expect fireworks early. Gomez will look to land clean counters, while Humaine pushes the pace.

Experience vs. Momentum: Gomez has faced tougher opposition and gone 10 rounds twice. Humaine is younger and hungry to bounce back.

X-Factor: Ring rust. Gomez has fought just twice in the past year, while Humaine has been more active.