INFO

Nickname: El Bandolero

Height: 5'10"

Reach: 71"

Weight: 154 lbs. (Super Welterweight)

Date of Birth: June 11th, 2000 (Age 24)

Birthplace: Santiago de Cuba

Current Residence: Stanford, TX

Amateur Record: (102 Wins - 7 Loses)

Pro Record: (10-1, 7 KOs)

Favorite fighter of the past: Pernell Whitaker

Favorite current fighter: Adlay Rodriguez

Age started boxing: 8

Hobbies outside of the ring: Playing basketball

Favorite punch: Left uppercut to the body

Greatest attribute: Ring IQ

Ultimate Goal: Become a world champion and bring my family to the U.S.

Amateur Achievements:

Tellez boasts an impressive amateur background with a record of 102-7. Starting his boxing journey at age 8, he developed a keen ring IQ, which became his defining strength. His technical skills and footwork reflect the Cuban amateur boxing tradition, setting him apart from his peers as he transitioned to the pro ranks.

WORKING HIS WAY BACK

Yoenis Tellez has had the highs and lows of boxing in 2025. He won the WBA Interim Super Welterweight title on March 1st of 2025, defeating fmr. unified champion Julian ‘J-Rock’ Williams (29-5) by unanimous decision, however, Tellez lost by unanimous decision at MVP’s Fight Night Saturday August 23rd, to Abass Baraou (17-1), and now is back on the grind to return to the top of the Super Welterweight division.