http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/yoan_pablo_hernandez/76005 Recent articles about Yoan Pablo Hernandez en-us Hernandez wins close decision over Ross to retain cruiser title In boxing, close decisions often call for a rematch. Such could be the case following the fight between IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez and Troy Ross, who clashed in front of 3,000 fans at the Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany on Saturday night. After 12 exciting rounds, Hernandez was ahead 114-113, 115-112 and 116-112 on the scorecards. Manager Wilfried Sauerland believes a rematch is possible. “That was a very interesting and exciting fight and a lucky win for Pablo,” said the 72-year-old, who was on business in South Africa and therefore watched the fight on TV. “A draw would have been more just. Ross, as the challenger, should have done more to win. He relied too much on countering. Pablo did not seem to be concentrated enough and he was not a... Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:40:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_ross_results_photos_from_germany/11726365 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_ross_results_photos_from_germany/11726365 Hernandez vs. Ross results & photos from Germany http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_vs_ross_results_photos_from_germany/11726365 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cuba's Yoan Pablo Hernandez successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title, unanimously outpointing Canada's Troy Ross on Saturday night. Hernandez received winning scores of 114-113, 115-112, 116-112 from the judges, drawing derisive whistles from the crowd. Apart from the opening round, which Hernandez dominated, Ross appeared livelier throughout and clearly thought he had done enough to win. ''I pretty much pumped the floor with him today,'' Ross said. ''I know I won the fight because I put all my hard work into it. I'm too strong, too fast. I'm just a better boxer today ... it's a bad decision.'' Hernandez was in serious trouble during an explosive third round and received an eight count in the fifth before referee David Fields allowed the Cuban to continue. Ross himself was wobbling in the ninth, when Hernandez caught the 37-year-old with a heavy left blow but appeared too exhausted to finish him off after a flurry of punches. ''Respect Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:22:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_retains_cruiserweight_belt/11722042 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_retains_cruiserweight_belt/11722042 Hernandez retains cruiserweight belt http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_retains_cruiserweight_belt/11722042 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez of Cuba successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision against Troy Ross of Canada on Saturday. Apart from the opening round, which Hernandez dominated, Ross appeared livelier throughout and clearly thought he had done enough to win. But the judges awarded it 114-113, 115-112, 116-112. Hernandez was in serious trouble during an explosive third round and received an eight count in the fifth before referee David Fields allowed the Cuban to continue. Ross himself was wobbling in the ninth, when Hernandez caught the 37-year-old with a heavy left blow but appeared too exhausted to finish him off after a flurry of punches. The 27-year-old Hernandez, based in Germany since 2005, improved his record to 27-1 (13 KOs), while Ross dropped to 25-3 (16 KOs). Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:48:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_ross_to_keep_ibf_cruiser_belt/11721850 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_ross_to_keep_ibf_cruiser_belt/11721850 Hernandez beats Ross to keep IBF cruiser belt http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_beats_ross_to_keep_ibf_cruiser_belt/11721850 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Only a few days to go before IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) is hoping to defend his title against mandatory Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs) at Stechert Arena, Bamberg in Germany. Take a look at some fighter quotes, photos and other notes from the final Hernandez vs. Ross presser. At today's press conference promoter Kalle Sauerland promised that the bout will be fought out at the highest level. "It's one of the best match-ups this weight division has to offer!" IBF-mandatory challenger Troy Ross agreed, stating, "Yoan Pablo Hernandez has some great boxing abilities and a powerful punch. He seems like a nice person but my all-around game is just better than his is. Boxing is similar chess. And after I checkmate Hernandez I will be the new IBF World Cruiserweight Champion!" Christopher Amos, the coach of 37-year-old Ross, is confident that his prodigy will take the belt of Hernandez: "In 2010, Troy lost a fight against S... Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:35:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_ross_final_presser_photos_quotes/11686093 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_ross_final_presser_photos_quotes/11686093 Hernandez vs. Ross final presser photos, quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_vs_ross_final_presser_photos_quotes/11686093 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) is aiming to defend his IBF Cuiserweight Title for the second time in a row. The Cuban made the title his own after dethroning then champion Steve Cunningham last October, as well as winning the rematch against the American just four months later. His next opponent is Canada's Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs) who he will take on at the Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany on September 15. Ross, who is the mandatory challenger, has been part of the professional boxing scene for eleven years and fought in five different countries. The IBF Title contender flew into Germany on September 1 and trying to get used to the six hours time difference between Germany and his hometown Toronto, Canada. Before the fight he took some time out for an Interview. Troy Ross, your last fight was in February against Lukasz Rusiewicz which you won by a unanimous decision. Now seven months on, how do you feel about that fight and what will you take out of it for your upcoming... Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:45:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_interview_troy_ross_ready_to_take_hernandezs_title/11673001 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_interview_troy_ross_ready_to_take_hernandezs_title/11673001 Q&A interview Troy Ross: Ready to take Hernandez’s title http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/q_a_interview_troy_ross_ready_to_take_hernandezs_title/11673001 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) cannot wait to compete again with the world's strongest cruiserweights. After suffering a hand injury during his last title defense, he returns to the squared circle on September 15 at Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany. His opponent of the night will be Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs). His mandatory challenger will spare no effort in order to bring the title to Canada. In this interview, Hernandez discloses his thoughts on his upcoming fight against Ross. On September 15 you will be stepping back into the ring. Why did you have such a long break between fights? Credit: Team Sauerland Yoan Pablo Hernandez: Unfortunately, I suffered a metacarpal fracture on my left hand when I fought Steve Cunningham on February 4. After surgery, it took quite some time for it to heal. Then it took some extra time before I was able to get back into training due to the healing process. After that I had to make up for the lost time but now and I am ready to fight aga... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:07:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez_faces_troy_ross_next_saturday/11654146 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez_faces_troy_ross_next_saturday/11654146 Q&A with Yoan Pablo Hernandez: Faces Troy Ross next Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/q_a_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez_faces_troy_ross_next_saturday/11654146 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hernandez ready for Ross; IBF Champion looking forward to Bamberg Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) returns to the ring on September 15. The IBF Cruiserweight Champion will have to deal with Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs) from Canada.  The excitement of Coach Ulli Wegner´s prodigy is huge. During his last title defense on February 4 at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt (Main), Germany, the champion broke his left hand. “In round four I knocked down Cunningham on two occasions. That’s when it happened.” Consequently the 27-year-old had to undergo surgery to repair the damage. Now the injury has healed up and he is finally able to get back into the ring. “It is all good now. I have regained full use of my left hand. I am really eager to get back inside the ring,” said Hernandez at Tuesdays press conference at the Konzert- und Kongresshalle Bamberg. The defending champion, who was awarded the belt of “The Ring” after the bout in February, and only is the fourth boxer based in Germany to do s... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:39:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_presser_quotes_photos_ready_for_ross_in_september/11303074 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_presser_quotes_photos_ready_for_ross_in_september/11303074 Yoan Pablo Hernandez presser quotes, photos: Ready for Ross in September http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/yoan_pablo_hernandez_presser_quotes_photos_ready_for_ross_in_september/11303074 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Second title bout in Bamberg: Britsch faces Santos in EU Championship rematch IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) will defend his title against Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs) at the Stechert Arena of Bamberg, Germany on September 15. But there will be a second title bout in Upper Franconia. Middleweight Dominik Britsch (26-0-1, 9 KOs), currently ranked at number three by the IBF, will step into the ring in Bamberg. The 24-year-old will once again take on Roberto Santos (17-6-2, 9 KOs) from Spain to fight it out for the EU Championship. Their first meeting on February 25 in Stuttgart, Germany ended in a draw. The title stayed vacant. Now the rematch will prove who, out of the two of them, is the better fighter. "For me there is no question," said Britsch. "I will be the winner of the rematch." He does see the draw of the first fight as a blemish on his record. After dominating the first eight rounds his legs started to cramp up. "I... Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:22:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_dominik_britsch_added_to_hernandez_ross_card_sept_15/11277232 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_dominik_britsch_added_to_hernandez_ross_card_sept_15/11277232 Undefeated Dominik Britsch added to Hernandez-Ross card Sept 15 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeated_dominik_britsch_added_to_hernandez_ross_card_sept_15/11277232 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez (26-1, 13 KOs) will take on the challenge of his mandatory defense. The 27-year-old IBF Cruiserweight World Champion will face Troy Ross (25-2, 16 KOs) on September 15 at the Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany. Hernandez won the interim WBA title back in February of last year in Muelheim (Ruhr) against Steve Herelius from France. He really shot to fame on October 1, 2011. In Neubrandenburg he dethroned the then IBF World Champion Steve Cunningham by a technical decision. The rematch against the American took place in Frankfurt (Main) in February. Hernandez sent Cunningham crashing to the floor twice during round four. But the former champion refused to give up and fought his way back into the fight. After twelve rounds the judges saw Hernandez in front of Cunningham and scored the bout with 116:110, 116:110 and 115:111 in favor of the Cuban. As a reward he did not only regain the IBF-Belt but was also awarded the belt of "The Ring" magazine. "Thi... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:27:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_vs_troy_ross_on_sept_15th_in_germany/11245576 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_vs_troy_ross_on_sept_15th_in_germany/11245576 Yoan Pablo Hernandez vs. Troy Ross on Sept 15th in Germany http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/yoan_pablo_hernandez_vs_troy_ross_on_sept_15th_in_germany/11245576 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez of Cuba successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision against Steve Cunningham in their rematch on Saturday. The southpaw had Cunningham on the canvas in the fourth round but the American recovered to finish the bout. The judges awarded it 116-110, 116-110 and 115-111. Hernandez was making his first defense of the title he won from Cunningham on a controversial split technical decision in October. That bout was stopped after six rounds after Hernandez sustained two cuts from a clash of heads, and awarded to the Cuban on points. Hernandez, based in Germany since 2005, improved his record to 26-1 (13 KOs), while Cunningham dropped to 24-4 (12 KOs). Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:37:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_rematch/9767275 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_rematch/9767275 Hernandez beats Cunningham in rematch http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_rematch/9767275 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez of Cuba successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision against Steve Cunningham in their rematch on Saturday. The southpaw had Cunningham on the canvas in the fourth round but the American recovered to finish the bout. The judges awarded it 116-110, 116-110 and 115-111. Hernandez was making his first defense of the title he won from Cunningham on a controversial split technical decision in October. That bout was stopped after six rounds after Hernandez sustained two cuts from a clash of heads, and awarded to the Cuban on points. Hernandez, based in Germany since 2005, improved his record to 26-1 (13 KOs), while Cunningham dropped to 24-4 (12 KOs). Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:02:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_ibf_cruiser_rematch/9766711 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_ibf_cruiser_rematch/9766711 Hernandez beats Cunningham in IBF cruiser rematch http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_beats_cunningham_in_ibf_cruiser_rematch/9766711 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The weigh-ins for the Yoan Pablo Hernandez vs. Steve Cunningham rematch were held today, and both fighters were able to make the cruiserweight limit. Right here, you can find the weigh-in results for the entire card, which is a cruiserweight extravaganza of sorts, including other notable names in the division such as Troy Ross and Enad Licina - two former Cunningham opponents. Here are the weights from Frankfurt, Germany: Weigh-in Pictures IBF Cruiserweight Title: Yoan Pablo Hernandez: 198.5 lbs Steve Cunningham: 197.5 lbs European Cruiserweight Title: Enad Licina: 195 lbs Alexander Alekseev: 198.5 lbs European Light Heavyweight Title: Eduard Gutknecht: 175 lbs Vyacheslav Uzelkov: 175 lbs Cruiserweight: Mateusz Masternak: 196.25 lbs Michael Simms: 200 lbs Cruiserweight: Troy Ross: 191.5 lbs Lukas Rusiewicz: 199.5 lbs So, lots of big names on the card, but it's all about the Hernandez vs. Cunningham II bout. Will Cunningham take back his title, that he feels was w... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:34:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_cunningham_ii_weigh_in_results_photos/9750622 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_vs_cunningham_ii_weigh_in_results_photos/9750622 Hernandez vs. Cunningham II weigh-in results & photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_vs_cunningham_ii_weigh_in_results_photos/9750622 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0fc38125d3ad8fb14389903c11b45275d152111d/mini/a5.jpg IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) will face two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) in a hotly-anticipated rematch in Frankfurt on Saturday night. Right here, you'll get a quick Q&A interview with the 27-year-old Cuban champ, as he discusses the way the first fight went down, facing USS Cunningham for a second time, and much more. Take a look. Q: Yoan Pablo, you will be facing Steve Cunningham for the second time on Saturday. Are you upset about giving him a rematch? YPH: “No, not at all, much on the contrary. I am happy to fight him again. I will show everybody that I am the better fighter. If there are any doubts, I will erase them.” Q: The first fight came to a controversial ending. Cunningham believes you could have fought on despite the cuts. What's your take on that? YPH: “Well, it wasn't me who stopped the fight, but the referee a... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:36 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_interview_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez/9669991 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/q_a_interview_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez/9669991 Q&A Interview with Yoan Pablo Hernandez http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/q_a_interview_with_yoan_pablo_hernandez/9669991 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hernandez ready to take on Cunningham again: Newly-crowned IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) is eager to get back into the ring with two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs). The duo will collide for the second time in four months during Team Sauerland's show at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt on February 4. The card also features Enad Licina (21-3, 11 KOs) and Alexander Alekseev (22-2, 20 KOs) clashing for the vacant European Cruiserweight Title and European Light Heavyweight champion Eduard Gutknecht (22-1, 9 KOs) defending his title against mandatory challenger Viacheslav Uzelkov (25-1, 16 KOs). Credit: Werner Dittmair / boxfights.com “It is going to be an exciting night of boxing,” Team Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer said at today's press conference in Frankfurt. “The three title fights promise a lot of excitement, especially the rematch between Hernandez and Cunningham. Their first fight was very dra... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:12:59 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_im_the_better_fighter_and_ill_erase_any_doubts_in_the_cunningham_rematch/9233254 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_im_the_better_fighter_and_ill_erase_any_doubts_in_the_cunningham_rematch/9233254 Hernandez: I’m the Better Fighter and I’ll Erase Any Doubts in the Cunningham Rematch http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_im_the_better_fighter_and_ill_erase_any_doubts_in_the_cunningham_rematch/9233254 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ulli Wegner believes that Yoan Pablo Hernandez's (25-1, 13 KOs) victory over IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) should have been a first round KO rather than a sixth-round technical decision. The hard-hitting Cuban knocked down his American opponent in the first round with a huge left hook. “The referee saved Cunningham from a flash KO,” Wegner said of the count that lasted at least 14 seconds. “He gave Cunningham too much time to recover. And then his corner extended the recovery time between the first and the second round by staying in the ring after the bell sounded to start the second round. That helped Cunningham to get back into the fight. But nevertheless I am proud of Hernandez. He fought a great fight and he was clearly leading on points when the fight was stopped later.” After the exciting opening round, Hernandez remained in control.... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:07:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/official_wrap_up_photos_from_germany_cunningham_hernandez_sylvester_proksa/7162561 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/official_wrap_up_photos_from_germany_cunningham_hernandez_sylvester_proksa/7162561 Official Wrap-Up & Photos from Germany: Cunningham-Hernandez, Sylvester-Proksa http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/official_wrap_up_photos_from_germany_cunningham_hernandez_sylvester_proksa/7162561 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png