Lenier Peró Defeats Jordan Thompson by Unanimous Decision in Orlando

Orlando, FL, USA - Unbeaten Cuban southpaw Lenier Peró extended his perfect record and claimed the WBA Continental heavyweight title, earning a unanimous decision over Britain’s Jordan Thompson after ten disciplined rounds at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.

The judges scored it 97-93, 96-93, 96-93 — all in favor of Peró, who now moves to 13-0 (8 KOs). Thompson (15-2, 12 KOs) suffers his second straight loss, coming up short again after his previous world-title setback at cruiserweight.

Fight Summary

From the outset, Thompson looked to dictate the pace with aggression and reach, firing long combinations to the head and body. Peró, calm and compact behind his southpaw stance, blocked and rolled with most of the incoming shots, answering with sharp counter-flurries that consistently found the mark.

Whenever Thompson tried to mount sustained pressure, Peró’s timing and ring awareness blunted the attacks. The Cuban repeatedly caught Thompson on the turn, forcing him to spin off the ropes to escape follow-up punches.

Peró was deducted a point for a low blow midway through the fight, after several warnings, but otherwise controlled the tempo. In the ninth round, he landed a heavy right hook that dropped Thompson to the canvas. The Brit beat the count and fought bravely to hear the bell, but the knockdown sealed the momentum.

The final round saw both fighters trading fiercely, Thompson rallying with bursts of offense while Peró remained composed and accurate to the finish.

Post-Fight Analysis

Peró’s performance was a display of technical discipline and precision, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most fundamentally sound heavyweights emerging from the Cuban system. His counterpunching and defensive balancerepeatedly neutralized Thompson’s size and reach.

For Thompson, the defeat highlights both courage and limitation. He showed toughness and flashes of skill but struggled to adjust to Peró’s rhythm and footwork. The 6′6″ Englishman may now need to reconsider whether his future lies at heavyweight or back down at cruiserweight.

Looking Ahead

With the regional belt secured, Peró strengthens his foothold in the WBA rankings and inches closer to elite contention. The Miami-based heavyweight remains an outsider in the global conversation — but one with real pedigree, patience, and upside.

Thompson will look to rebuild, but against an opponent as composed and defensively sharp as Peró, he simply couldn’t find the formula.

Official Result

Lenier Peró def. Jordan Thompson — Unanimous Decision (97-93, 96-93, 96-93)
Venue: Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
Title: WBA Continental Heavyweight Championship
Telecast: DAZN