Leonardo Perdomo
| Leonardo Perdomo | |
|---|---|
| File:Leonardoperdomo.jpg Perdomo in 2023 | |
| Born | Leonardo Perdomo 1992 (age 33–34) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Other names | El Zambo, Cuban Mike Tyson |
| Residence | Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 261.1 lb (118.4 kg) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Miami, Florida |
| Years active | 2023-present (Bare-knuckle boxing) |
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Leonardo Perdomo (born 1992) is a Cuban former amateur boxer and current bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). As of March 26, 2025, he is ranked #1 in the BKFC Heavyweight rankings.[1] He was also a member of the Cuban national boxing team.[2]
Amateur Boxing Career
Perdomo was part of Cuba's national boxing team, where he amassed nearly 200 amateur matches.[3]
Bare-Knuckle Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 8 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8-0 | Arnold Adams | KO (punch) | BKFC 80 | September, 12, 2025 | 1 | 1:09 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 8-0 | Arnold Adams | KO (punch) | BKFC 78 | July, 12, 2025 | 1 | 1:26 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 7-0 | Steve Herelius | KO (punch) | BKFC on DAZN 3 | March 27, 2025 | 1 | 0:13 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 6-0 | Levi Costa | KO (punch) | BKFC on DAZN 3 | December 21, 2024 | 1 | 0:47 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 5-0 | Steven Banks | TKO/KO | BKFC 66 | September 13, 2024 | 1 | 0:44 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 4-0 | Leo Bercier | TKO/KO | BKFC 62 | June 21, 2024 | 1 | 1:40 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Cancelled | 4-0 | Steven Banks | Banks withdrew | BKFC 62 | June 21, 2024 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | ||
| Win | 3-0 | Bobby Brents | KO (right hand) | BKFC 57 | February 2, 2024 | 1 | 0:33 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Win | 2-0 | Ryan Shough | TKO/KO | BKFC prospect series | August 24, 2023 | 1 | 0:59 | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Win | 1-0 | Joseph White | TKO/KO | BKFC 45 | June 23, 2023 | 1 | 1:18 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
Rising Career in BKFC
Leonardo Perdomo made a name for himself in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). In his debut fight in June 2023, he defeated Joseph White with a first-round TKO, getting himself recognized in the heavyweight division. His follow-up fight in August 2023 saw another first-round TKO victory over Ryan Shough, solidifying his position as one of the rising stars in the[4] promotion[5].[6][7][8] In his latest fight against Steve Herelius he knocked him out in the first round and nearly broke the record by one second.[9][10][11][12][13] On September 12th 2025 Perdomo was set for a rematch against Arnold Adams following a first round knockout in the prequel[14] and it was deemed 'Redemption or Domination'. Perdomo won by first round knockout.[15] In the following week after the fight Perdomo would make comments to the BKFC champion Ben Rothwell[16][17]
Weigh-In Brawl
Tensions between Leonardo Perdomo and Steve Herelius during the BKFC 70 weigh-in in Hollywood, Florida. As the two exchanged words, the altercation had to be broken up by officials and security.[18][19][20]
Recognition in Cuba
Perdomo’s success in BKFC has garnered attention both in Cuba and internationally. His knockout victories, particularly his13-second knockout of Steve Herelius, have made him a popular figure in Cuban combat sports. .[21]
References
- ↑ "BKFC Fighters - Heavyweight Rankings". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ "BKFC". BKFC.
- ↑ "BKFC BIO". BKFC.
- ↑ "BKFC Gets Cuban Mike Tyson as Conor McGregor and MMA Community Drop Bold Verdict". Essentially Sports. December 20, 2024.
- ↑ "'Heavyweight sensation' – Meet Conor McGregor's bare knuckle king with 100 per cent first-round KO ratio Lewis Thompson". talkSport. March 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Leonardo Perdomo: The Rising Star of BKFC and What's Next". Retrieved 2025-03-26.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Glinski, George (March 27, 2025). "'Murderous' – Conor McGregor shocked as BKFC fighter attacks rival with scales after punches thrown". talkSport.
- ↑ Hunt, Adam (December 16, 2024). "LEONARDO PERDOMO: THE UNEXPECTED STAR OF 2024". Bare Knuckle Nation.
- ↑ Vargas, Emily (March 29, 2025). "Leonardo "El Zambo" Perdomo Delivers Another Lightning-Fast Knockout in Bare Knuckle Boxing". CubaHeadlines.
- ↑ Ebro, Jorge. "Nadie pega más duro que El Zambo en BKFC. Cuba tendría pronto un campeón en el boxeo a mano limpia". El nuevo Herald.
- ↑ "BKFC 78 live results: Leonardo Perdomo stops Arnold Adams in first round". Fightmag. July 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Bare-knuckle boxer El Zambo Perdomo knocks out his opponent and calls for the freedom of Cuba". Ciber Cuba. July 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Leonardo Perdomo Makes History at BKFC 78 with Devastating KO Win Over Arnold Adams". Fight Book MMA.
- ↑ Iskendrov, Parviz (July 12, 2025). "Leonardo Perdomo stops Arnold Adams in first round". FightMag.
- ↑ Kawada, Jaren. "Leonardo Perdomo Decisively Ends Arnold Adams Rivalry". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Bowker, Dylan. "BKFC Tyson says "Death is coming" for Ben Rothwell: "I'm cracking his head"". MMA News.
- ↑ Segura, Danny. "Leonardo Perdomo accuses 'scared little boy' Ben Rothwell of avoiding BKFC title defense". MMA Junkie.
- ↑ "BKFC fighter tries to use scale as a weapon in crazy weigh-in brawl". BJPenn.com.
- ↑ "Bare Knuckle FC heavyweight uses scale as a weapon as wild weigh-in brawl breaks out". Bloody Elbow. March 26, 2025.
- ↑ "BKFC Weigh-In Brawl". The Times of India. March 27, 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ "Perdomo achieves another lightning knockout in bare-knuckle boxing". CiberCuba. March 29, 2025.
External Links
- [BKFC Profile of Leonardo Perdomo](https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/leonardo-perdomo)
- [Tapology Profile](https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/391842-leonardo-perdomo)
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