From La Romana to Top Rank, Euri Cedeño chases greatness

Euri Cedeño walks into the ring carrying more than gloves and ambition. The 6-foot middleweight carries the legacy of a nation that fights with its heart. The undefeated Dominican southpaw signed a long-term co-promotional deal with Top Rank and King’s Promotions.

The new deal marks a pivotal moment in a career that has been brewing since childhood under the Caribbean sun and his father’s watchful eye.

Cedeño (11-0-1, 10 KOs) is not just a rising star. He’s one of the most complete fighters to emerge from the Dominican Republic in recent years, according to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. His balance of knockout power, technical precision, and Olympic-level discipline make him more than a prospect.

Euri Cedeño is also a symbol of Dominican boxing’s next era. Born and raised in La Romana, D.R., Cedeño began boxing at just 5 years old. He was mentored by his late father Aquino, a revered trainer in their island.

Alongside his brother Hendri, he fought over 400 amateur bouts, represented the Dominican Republic in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Euri delayed his pro debut to fulfill his Olympic dream. When he finally turned pro in 2022, he made up for lost time.

Early knockout prowess

Euri Cedeño strung together six first-round knockouts to build one of the most buzzworthy résumés in the middleweight division. Now 25, Cedeño is preparing for his next step. On June 7 he’ll clash with Ecuador’s Abel Mina (18-3-1, nine KOs) in Norfolk, Virginia.

The bout is part of an ESPN+ streamed undercard headlined by the WBO lightweight title bout between Keyshawn Davis and Edwin De Los Santos. But for Cedeño, this fight means more than rankings or belts. It’s another brick in the road toward fulfilling a dream shaped by sacrifice and national pride.

“This opportunity results from years of hard work,” Cedeño said. “Over 400 amateur fights, my Olympic run, and 11 wins as a pro. I’ve earned it, but there’s still a long way to go before I achieve my dream of becoming a world champion.”

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For Latino fans, especially Dominicans, Cedeño is more than a fighter. He’s a story of resilience, heritage, and hope. He’s following in the footsteps of Dominican greats like former two-time division champ Joan Guzmán and Javier Fortuna.

Euri Cedeño is also carving his own path. It’s a rout forged with the raw power of his fists and the quiet strength of a promise to his late father.

His father once told him in Spanish that boxing is just a sport used to fight for their dreams.

On June 7, Euri Cedeño steps into the ring not just to fight, but to carry that dream one step closer to reality.