ORLANDO, FL (September 30, 2026) – BiYu Promotions bantamweight Yusniel Abrahante (8-2, 1 KO) has been here before. Counted out. Fighting in his opponent’s territory. Facing a fighter expected to beat him. And winning.

Now, Abrahante is preparing to walk into another high-stakes opportunity when he squares off against undefeated Nicaraguan knockout artist Jordan Orozco (17-0, 17 KOs) on October 2 at Caribe Royale Orlando. The bout will serve as the co-main event of the new Project Series, streaming live on DAZN, in a card presented through a co-promotion between Matchroom Boxing, Boxlab Promotions, along with BiYu Promotions for this bout.

For Abrahante, the assignment is daunting on paper. Orozco has stopped every opponent he has faced as a professional and will enter the ring carrying an unblemished record and the reputation of a devastating puncher. But reputations and records don’t fight fights…fighters do.

Abrahante proved that in his last outing when he traveled into the backyard of previously undefeated Luis Coria (5-1, 5 KOs) and delivered an impressive upset victory, handing Coria the first loss of his professional career. Rather than being satisfied with that breakthrough performance, Abrahante views it as evidence that he belongs in these moments. Now he wants to do it again, this time on an even bigger stage.

Abrahante understands the danger standing across the ring from him. Seventeen victories and seventeen knockouts demand respect, but they don’t create fear in a fighter who believes he has earned his opportunity.

“I know exactly what Jordan Orozco brings to the ring, and I know everybody is looking at those 17 knockouts,” said Abrahante. “You don’t knock out every opponent you face by accident. But I didn’t take this fight to admire his record. I’m coming to test him in ways he hasn’t been tested before. He hasn’t fought Yusniel Abrahante yet. I’m hungry, I’m prepared, and I believe this is the type of fight that can change my career. On October 2, I’m coming to make people remember my name.”

For Abrahante, the opportunity represents another chance to demonstrate that numbers on paper don’t determine what happens once the opening bell sounds. Being overlooked has become familiar territory for Abrahante. Against Coria, he entered hostile territory against an undefeated opponent and walked away having changed the trajectory of his career. Instead of resenting the underdog label against Orozco, Abrahante is embracing it.

“I love being the underdog because I’ve already shown what can happen when people count me out,” Abrahante continued. “They counted me out against Luis Coria. I went into his backyard, fought my fight and gave him the first loss of his professional career. That experience gave me even more confidence because I learned that I can perform when the pressure is high and everything is supposed to favor the other fighter. If people want to doubt me again, that’s fine. Every person who doubts me gives me another reason to train harder. I’ve been hungry my whole career, and I’m coming into this fight with something to prove.”

That hunger has become central to Abrahante’s identity. While Orozco will enter with the perfect record, Abrahante believes the adversity he has experienced throughout his professional journey has prepared him for exactly this type of challenge.

“I’ve had to earn everything I’ve gotten in boxing,” Abrahante added. “Nothing has been handed to me, and I think that’s made me dangerous. I know what it’s like to have to fight for an opportunity. When you’ve had to come through difficult moments, you don’t panic when you’re standing across from an undefeated fighter. You get excited because you know what beating him can mean.”

Adding even greater significance to the matchup is the opportunity for Abrahante to fight for Orozco’s WBA Continental Americas Gold championship. For the BiYu Promotions bantamweight, winning the title would represent far more than adding a belt to his collection. It would validate years of sacrifice and announce his arrival as a fighter ready to pursue bigger opportunities in the division.

“That championship means everything to me because of what it represents,” said Abrahante. “I’m not going there just to give an undefeated fighter a tough night. I’m going there to take that championship and bring it home. Winning this title can open doors for my career, and I understand what’s at stake. These are the opportunities fighters work their entire lives to get. I’m willing to suffer in training and I’m willing to dig deep in that ring because I know what I can accomplish with a victory.”

Abrahante believes defeating another unbeaten opponent, particularly one carrying Orozco’s perfect knockout record, would send a powerful message throughout the bantamweight division.

“Beating an undefeated fighter once showed people what I’m capable of,” Abrahante said. “Doing it again against a fighter who is 17-0 with 17 knockouts, with a championship on the line and everybody watching on DAZN, would make the message even louder. I want the biggest challenges. I want people to know that when Yusniel Abrahante steps into the ring, I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win.”

Bobby Harrison, President of BiYu Promotions, believes the magnitude of the matchup cannot be overstated. Orozco’s knockout streak provides the intrigue, but Harrison believes Abrahante’s hunger, confidence and willingness to challenge himself are what could make the fight one of the most compelling bouts of the evening.

“This is a massive opportunity for Yusniel, and this is exactly the type of fight he wants,” said Harrison. “He’s going against an undefeated fighter who has knocked out every opponent he’s faced. Most fighters would look at 17-0 with 17 knockouts and think twice. Yusniel looks at it and sees an opportunity. That’s the mentality he has. He’s hungry, he’s confident, and after what he did against Luis Coria, he knows he can go into a fight where people are counting him out and change the entire narrative. In addition, he’s taking this fight on short notice, giving you an idea of his mindset.”

Harrison believes fans tuning into DAZN should pay particularly close attention when Abrahante steps through the ropes.

“Everybody should be watching this fight because you’re going to see two fighters with something significant at stake,” Harrison continued. “Orozco is protecting his undefeated record, his knockout streak and his championship. Yusniel is fighting to change his life and take his career to another level. A hungry fighter with that kind of motivation is dangerous. Yusniel isn’t coming just to participate in a big event. He’s coming to make a statement, and I believe fans are going to see why we’re so excited about his future.”

ORLANDO, FL (September 29, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated bantamweight contender, Jordan Orozco (17-0, 17 KOs), WBA #8 and WBO #10, is putting the finishing touches on training camp as he prepares for an important test against Yusniel Abrahante (8-2, 1 KO) in a scheduled 10-round bout on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Orozco-Abrahante will serve as the co-main event of Matchroom Boxing’s second edition of its Project Series, airing live on DAZN.

Sporting a perfect record with every professional victory coming by knockout, Orozco enters the bout looking to continue his rise through the bantamweight division. However, the unbeaten contender knows his record alone will not win the fight. With Abrahante entering the matchup following an upset victory, Orozco is preparing for an opponent who has already demonstrated his ability to derail expectations.

As fight night approaches, Orozco says his training camp has been built around discipline and preparation rather than simply adding another knockout to his perfect record.

“Training camp has been intense, but everything has gone the way we wanted it to. I’ve been pushing myself every day because I know the level of competition is going to continue getting better as my career moves forward. We’ve worked on conditioning, technique, defense and being sharp for all 10 rounds. I know people look at my record and see 17 knockouts, but I don’t go into camp thinking I just have to land one big punch. I want to become a complete fighter.

“The knockouts come from the work we put in at the gym and from executing the game plan. I never want to depend only on power. My mentality is to be prepared to box, make adjustments and fight hard for every round if that’s what it takes. I feel like I’ve grown during this camp, and I’m excited to show that on October 2.”

Despite entering the contest undefeated, Orozco understands the danger of looking beyond an opponent who is coming off an upset victory. Rather than viewing Abrahante’s record as an indication of what will happen October 2, Orozco sees his opponent’s recent success as motivation to prepare even harder.

“I have a lot of respect for Abrahante because he’s coming off an upset win, and that tells me everything I need to know about his mentality. He’s already shown that he can go into a fight where people might be looking past him and prove them wrong. I’m not going to make that mistake. I’m preparing for the best version of him.

“At this point in my career, every opponent is coming to take what I’ve worked for. That undefeated record puts a target on you, and I understand that. If the knockout presents itself, I’ll take advantage of it, but my first responsibility is to win.”

At 17-0 with 17 knockouts, Orozco understands that each victory brings increased expectations. A win in a 10-round co-main event on a Matchroom Boxing card would give the Boxlab Promotions fighter another opportunity to demonstrate his development while positioning himself for bigger fights.

Still, Orozco remains focused on the opponent standing directly in front of him rather than looking too far down the road.

“A win in this fight can move my career forward in a big way, especially because of the platform and the opportunity I’ve been given. I’m 17-0, but I still feel like I’m just getting started. I have big goals in boxing, and I know you don’t reach those goals by talking about them. You reach them by winning fights and continuing to improve.

“I want to keep climbing the rankings, keep facing better competition and eventually put myself in position to fight for a world title. But I can’t get to any of that without taking care of business against Abrahante. That’s why I’m not looking past October 2. I have to earn whatever comes next. I want people to watch this fight and come away saying Jordan Orozco is a fighter they want to see again.”

Friday’s bout also provides Orozco with a significant platform as the co-main event of Matchroom Boxing’s Project Series. With the fight airing live on DAZN, Orozco will have an opportunity to introduce himself to viewers who may be seeing the undefeated bantamweight for the first time.

For Orozco, the increased exposure brings excitement, but also responsibility.

“This is the type of opportunity every young fighter wants. To be fighting in the co-main event of the Matchroom Boxing Project Series and have the fight shown live on DAZN means there are going to be a lot of people watching, and some of them may be seeing me fight for the first time. I want to make that first impression count.

“I’m grateful to Boxlab Promotions, Matchroom Boxing and everyone involved for giving me this opportunity, but now it’s my responsibility to perform. I don’t feel pressure from the spotlight. I look at it as motivation. I’ve worked for opportunities like this, and now that one is here, I have to take advantage of it.

“I want to show the fans that I’m more than an undefeated fighter with 17 knockouts. I want them to see my skills, my discipline and the hunger I have to keep improving. I’m going to stay humble, listen to my corner and do my job. But make no mistake, I’m coming to make a statement on October 2.”

For Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, Orozco’s combination of punching power, work ethic and willingness to learn has made him an exciting fighter to develop. While the unbeaten bantamweight’s 17 consecutive knockouts have commanded attention, Piedra believes Orozco’s potential extends beyond his ability to end fights early.

“Jordan is the type of young fighter you get excited about because he has tremendous natural ability, but he also understands that talent alone isn’t enough to get where he wants to go. Obviously, when you’re 17-0 with 17 knockouts, the power is going to get people’s attention. What impresses us just as much is his hunger to improve. He listens, he works hard, and he wants to become a complete fighter.”

“There is still a lot of development ahead of him, and that’s something we embrace. We’re not trying to rush the process. We want to continue putting Jordan in fights that challenge him and allow him to grow. Abrahante is coming off an upset victory, so this is exactly the kind of opponent Jordan needs at this stage of his career. Nothing is being handed to him. He has to go out there and earn it.”