Yuriorkis Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux fight on Saturday, May 2 at James L. Knight Center in Miami, LIVE on Nothing But Sportz, with the event starting 5:00 pm local time. The result places both veterans back into the active mix and keeps them in position for further fights at the 12-round level.
Event Details, Fight Date, Start Time and How to Watch
Event: Havana Heat
Date: Saturday, May 2
Venue: James L. Knight Center, Miami
Main event: Yuriorkis Gamboa , Guillermo Rigondeaux
Start time: 5:00 pm local / 5:00 pm ET / 10:00 pm UK
How to watch: LIVE on Nothing But Sportz
Tickets: On sale at ticketmaster.com
Gamboa returns with experience across multiple weight classes and years at world level. Rigondeaux steps in with a long run built on timing, discipline, and control of distance, bringing a measured approach over full rounds.
Full Fight Card
Yuriorkis Gamboa vs TBA
Guillermo Rigondeaux, vs TBA
Dominique Valera vs TBA
Christen Biggs vs TBA
Pierre Nance vs TBA
Additional bouts to complete 13-fight card
Valera steps in with an aggressive style and looks to push the pace early. Biggs and Nance continue to build rounds, while Dos Santos brings experience from outside the U.S.
Ababiy returns with sharp combinations and steady workrate, and Peraza makes his debut with local support in Miami.
Both fighters operate at the veteran stage and still compete over long rounds. A win keeps either man active for further main event fights and maintains a place in the conversation for experienced names on similar cards.
A clear result also sets the direction for future bookings, with both men able to secure more fights at this level through activity and performance.
I disagree with the critics who label this matchup stale; stylistically it promises tactical intrigue. Rigondeaux’s discipline and Gamboa’s aggression create a real chess match. A decisive performance by either man would legitimately justify further main events, so the bout is consequential and worth watching.
This feels like a cash grab that overestimates nostalgia. Pairing two veterans who have lost speed and reflexes risks producing a cautious, inactive fight rather than entertainment. Promoters should either rebuild with rising talents or ensure meaningful stakes beyond simply keeping names active.