The most anticipated prospect performance on the entire card belongs to Yoenli “Yoyo El Diablo” Hernandez — the Cuban middleweight who turned professional in May 2022 and has proceeded to stop eight of his nine opponents. Ranked WBA #1, WBC #2, and WBO #3 at middleweight before just his 10th professional fight, Hernandez faces the toughest test of his career in Terrell Gausha, the 2012 Olympic veteran who has gone 12 hard rounds with the best 154-160lb fighters of the past decade.
For Hernandez, a clinical performance tonight means a world title shot is imminent. For Gausha, it could be the last chapter of a long, respectable career.
Note: Terrell Gausha lost a split decision to Elijah Garcia at this same venue in March 2025 — and Garcia is also fighting on tonight’s card (vs Kevin Newman II on the free prelim show).
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
| Promotion | Premier Boxing Champions |
| Division | Middleweight (160 lb) |
| Rounds | 10 |
| Broadcaster | Amazon Prime Video PPV ($74.99) |
| PPV Start | 8:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM GMT Sun (2:00 AM BST*) |
| Est. Ringwalk | ~10:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM BST |
*UK clocks spring forward to BST on the same night, March 29 at 1:00 AM GMT.
Yoenli “Yoyo El Diablo” Hernandez (9-0, 8 KOs) won the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships at middleweight before turning professional in May 2022. In the four years since, he has compiled the most extraordinary early-career KO rate in the division: 89% across nine fights, including an October 2025 TKO of Ramon De La Cruz Sena and a unanimous decision over former world title contender Kyrone Davis in May 2025.
The Davis fight is particularly instructive. Kyrone Davis is the kind of opponent who exposes flaws in promising prospects — he’s been in with top-level middleweights throughout his career. Hernandez didn’t just beat Davis; he did it impressively, going 10 rounds with clean boxing behind his 6’2” frame and jab. The combination of world amateur gold, elite professional power, and technical discipline at just 28 years old has placed him in the conversation for the most exciting middleweight prospect in the world.
Terrell Gausha (24-5-1, 12 KOs) is the 37-year-old American middleweight who represented the United States at the 2012 London Olympics, turned professional and built a 30-fight career against the best names in the 154-160lb divisions. His record of losses reads like a who’s-who: Tim Tszyu (UD 12, March 2022), Carlos Adames (UD 12, June 2024), and Elijah Garcia (SD 10, March 2025). In each case, Gausha was competitive and never stopped.
That durability is his calling card. Gausha has accumulated 199 career rounds across 30 professional fights — a depth of experience that Hernandez has never faced. The flip side: Gausha’s own 50% KO rate over 30 fights suggests he is not the kind of fighter who can absorb sustained elite power and remain composed. Garcia’s split decision win in 2025 — a fight Gausha famously dropped Garcia in round 1 before being outboxed down the stretch — showed both his danger and his limitations.
| Yoenli Hernandez | Terrell Gausha | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 9-0 | 24-5-1 |
| KOs | 8 (89%) | 12 (50%) |
| Age | 28 | 37 |
| Height | 6’2” / 188 cm | 5’10” / 178 cm |
| Reach | — | 72” / 183 cm |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Career Rounds | ~60 | 199 |
The KO rate differential is the stat of the fight: 89% against 50%. Hernandez punches like a champion at every weight of his career. Gausha has been in with more elite fighters — but has been outboxed, not outslugged, in most of his defeats.
Yoenli Hernandez — Recent Fights
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ramon De La Cruz Sena | W | TKO | — |
| May 2025 | Kyrone Davis | W | UD | 10 |
| (Earlier) | (7 KO wins building to this point) |
Terrell Gausha — Last 5 Fights
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Elijah Garcia | L | SD | 10 |
| Jun 2024 | Carlos Adames | L | UD | 12 |
| Sep 2023 | KeAndrae Leatherwood | W | MD | 8 |
| Mar 2022 | Tim Tszyu | L | UD | 12 |
| Mar 2021 | Jamontay Clark | W | TKO | 2 |
Gausha’s recent run is three losses in four fights against quality opposition. The Adames loss was particularly comprehensive — Adames is the WBC Middleweight world champion.
Hernandez’s 4-inch height advantage and superior reach create a structural problem for Gausha that mirrors his recent difficulties against longer fighters. Gausha’s best path to an upset requires getting inside Hernandez’s jab range and making this a close-quarters battle — the same approach that saw him drop Elijah Garcia in round 1 of their March 2025 fight.
But that Garcia fight also illustrates the ceiling: Gausha landed his best shot early, got Garcia hurt, and still lost the fight over 10 rounds. Hernandez is a more polished technical boxer than Garcia at this stage, and his reach means Gausha will have to work even harder to close the gap.
The 89% KO rate at professional level coming from an AIBA world champion is not a statistical accident. Hernandez’s power translates because his technique is elite — he puts shots together with the precision of an amateur champion and the power of a natural puncher.
Yoenli Hernandez
Terrell Gausha
| US Moneyline | UK Fractional | |
|---|---|---|
| Hernandez | -1300 | 1/14 |
| Gausha | +700 | 7/1 |
The odds tell the full story. Hernandez is one of the most heavily backed prospects in boxing, and with good reason. A stoppage here propels him directly into world title contention at 160 lbs. Prediction: Hernandez W TKO Round 5.
| Country | Broadcaster | Details |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Amazon Prime Video PPV | $74.99 | 8:00 PM ET |
| UK | Amazon Prime Video PPV | £59.99 | 1:00 AM GMT Sun |
Estimated ringwalk: ~10:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM BST (Sunday March 29).
When is Hernandez vs Gausha? Saturday, March 28, 2026 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. Estimated ringwalk ~10:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM BST.
Who is Yoenli Hernandez? A Cuban middleweight (9-0, 89% KO rate) and 2021 AIBA World Amateur Champion, ranked WBA #1, WBC #2, and WBO #3 at 160 lbs going into just his 10th professional fight.
What are the odds for Hernandez vs Gausha? Hernandez is a massive -1300 (1/14) favourite. Gausha is +700 (7/1).
Has Terrell Gausha ever been stopped? No. Despite a 24-5-1 record including losses to Tszyu, Adames, and Garcia, Gausha has never been stopped in his professional career across 199 rounds.
How to watch Hernandez vs Gausha? Amazon Prime Video PPV ($74.99 US / £59.99 UK). Card starts 8:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM GMT.
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