Yoan Pablo Hernandez Returning at Heavyweight Aug 22nd Against Kevin Johnson

Six years after retiring, 35 year old former IBF cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez is making a boxing coming back and at heavyweight. He will return on Saturday August 22 on Elbau Park’s floating stage in Magdeburg, Germany and is named “The Comeback of the Undefeated World Champion.”

The opponent will be former world title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson at the Elbau Park Floating Stage in Mageburg (Germany).

With a boxing record of 29-1 (14 KOs), he retired as the current champion making four title defenses until hanging up the gloves. There were a series of illnesses, injuries and coupled with operations, he decided to call it a day.

With his proven boxing pedigree, he will be a welcomed addition to the heavyweight mix if has continued to ‘live well’ in the sports absence.

“I still had that little spark in me,” said Hernandez at the press conference. “My boxing story wasn’t over yet. Boxing was and is my life. I am as fit and healthy as never before – so I can really look forward to this fight. I no longer have to suffer as much in the heavyweight division, no longer have to make weight. Kevin Johnson is a more than experienced man – the right opponent for my comeback!”

With his proven boxing pedigree, he will be a welcomed addition to the heavyweight mix if has continued to ‘live well’ in the sports absence.

Whilst Johnson (as always) will be viewed by most as a safe ‘opponent’, this will be the perfect introduction to the heavyweights especially after a six year layoff. Only time will tell…

by Kris Anthony (krisanthonyboxing@gmail.com)

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