Boxing Match Preview: Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro (12-0-0, 6 KOs) vs. Daniel Bailey (15-2-0, 8 KOs)

Fighter Breakdown

Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro

Record: 12-0-0 (6 KOs)

Age: 24

Height: 5’5″

Reach: 68.5″

Stance: Orthodox

Fighting Out Of: Salinas, Puerto Rico

Last Fight: UD win over Alexis Eduardo Molina Jimenez (80–70 x3)

Style: Slick counterpuncher with sharp footwork and a high ring IQ. Known for controlling distance and picking opponents apart with precision.

Notable Fact: Rivera was stripped of his WBO Youth Featherweight title due to a weight miss, adding pressure to make a statement here.

Daniel “The Dedication” Bailey

Record: 15-2-0 (8 KOs)

Age: 29

Height: 5’8″

Reach: 69.0″

Stance: Orthodox

Fighting Out Of: Tampa, Florida

Last Fight: Back-to-back wins following a UD loss to Edward Vazquez

Style: Aggressive volume puncher with solid body work and durability. Bailey thrives in high-tempo exchanges and has a knack for dragging opponents into deep waters.

Notable Fact: Bailey has fought tougher competition and brings a five-year age and experience advantage into the ring.

Matchup Analysis

Speed vs. Pressure: Rivera’s slick movement and counterpunching will be tested against Bailey’s forward pressure and grit.

Experience Gap: Bailey has 17 pro fights and has gone rounds with higher-level opposition. Rivera, while undefeated, is still proving himself at this level.

X-Factor: Conditioning. If Bailey can push Rivera into the later rounds and make it a phone booth fight, the upset potential rises.