Matchroom Plans to Sign Cuban Heavyweight

Promotional powerhouse Matchroom Boxing is reportedly set to sign unbeaten Cuban heavyweight Lenier Pero (11-0, 8 KOs), according to journalist Lance Pugmire.

"I’ve been informed that Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are finalizing a major signing—undefeated Cuban heavyweight Lenier Pero is expected to officially join them soon. His debut under the new promotional banner is anticipated for April 18," Pugmire wrote.

Pero boasts an impressive amateur pedigree:

- 2010 Youth Olympic Games champion

- Two-time Pan American Games gold medalist (2011, 2015)

- 2016 Olympic participan