Undefeated Hendri Cendeno Set to Face Alfredo Santiago January 10
Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (16-0, 12 KOs), the undefeated power-punching boxer-puncher from La Romana, Dominican Republic, now proudly representing Reading, PA, is set to take the biggest step of his career. He’ll step into the ring against fellow Dominican talent Alfredo Santiago (17-2, 8 KOs), who now fights out of Puerto Rico, in a highly anticipated 10-round junior welterweight bout. The action takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will stream live on PPV.com.
Promoted by Fresh Productions, this exciting bout will feature the NABO Junior Welterweight title. The winner will be one step closer to a shot at the world championship.
Currently ranked WBO #10, Cedeno is co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Kings Promotions. He enters this bout with a perfect record and a reputation for explosive knockouts and relentless pressure. For the 27-year-old Dominican rising star, this is more than just a title opportunity. It’s also a chance to make a statement on the international stage.
“This is the kind of fight I’ve been dreaming about since I first put on gloves. Fighting at the Barclays Center, with two belts on the line, against a proven fighter like Santiago, it doesn’t get bigger than this. I’ve worked too hard and come too far to let this moment slip by. I’m ready to give everything I have and show the world who Hendri Cedeno really is. I have a lot of respect for Santiago. He’s a strong fighter who’s shared the ring with elite competition, but I believe in my preparation and in my team. I know what’s at stake, and I know what I bring to the ring. I’m coming to win, no excuses.”
“This fight isn’t just for me, it’s for La Romana, it’s for the Dominican Republic, it’s for Reading, and for everyone who’s believed in me. I carry their pride into the ring with me. Being undefeated means something, but more important is proving I belong with the best in the world and this fight is my opportunity to do that.”
Hendri Cedeno – Junior Welterweight Contender
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Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, is confident Cedeno is ready to take his place among the sport’s top contenders.
“Hendri Cedeno is one of the most promising fighters to come out of the Dominican Republic in recent years. He’s disciplined, explosive, and carries himself like a champion. This fight is a golden opportunity for him to elevate his name on the world stage. With two WBO titles on the line, a strong performance puts him right in the mix at the top of the division. We believe in him and the fans will too, once they see what he can do.”
Cedeno vs. Santiago promises to be a must-see clash between two hungry fighters with world title aspirations. Don’t miss it on January 10, 2026, from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where one man’s dreams move a step closer to reality.
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