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Unbeaten Knockout Artist Jordan Orozco
Ready For International Spotlight
Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated bantamweight contender, Jordan
Orozco (17-0, 17 KOs), WBA #8 and WBO #10, is putting the
finishing touches on training camp as he prepares for an
important test against Yusniel Abrahante (8-2, 1 KO) in a
scheduled 10-round bout on Friday, October 2, 2026, at
Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Orozco-Abrahante will serve as the co-main event of
Matchroom Boxing's second edition of its Project Series,
airing live on DAZN.
Sporting a perfect record with every professional victory
coming by knockout, Orozco enters the bout looking to
continue his rise through the bantamweight division.
However, the unbeaten contender knows his record alone will
not win the fight. With Abrahante entering the matchup
following an upset victory, Orozco is preparing for an
opponent who has already demonstrated his ability to derail
expectations.
As fight night approaches, Orozco says his training camp has
been built around discipline and preparation rather than
simply adding another knockout to his perfect record.
“Training camp has been intense, but everything has gone the
way we wanted it to. I’ve been pushing myself every day
because I know the level of competition is going to continue
getting better as my career moves forward. We’ve worked on
conditioning, technique, defense and being sharp for all 10
rounds. I know people look at my record and see 17
knockouts, but I don't go into camp thinking I just have to
land one big punch. I want to become a complete fighter.
“The knockouts come from the work we put in at the gym and
from executing the game plan. I never want to depend only on
power. My mentality is to be prepared to box, make
adjustments and fight hard for every round if that's what it
takes. I feel like I've grown during this camp, and I'm
excited to show that on October 2.”
Despite entering the contest undefeated, Orozco understands
the danger of looking beyond an opponent who is coming off
an upset victory. Rather than viewing Abrahante’s record as
an indication of what will happen October 2, Orozco sees his
opponent’s recent success as motivation to prepare even
harder.
“I have a lot of respect for Abrahante because he's coming
off an upset win, and that tells me everything I need to
know about his mentality. He's already shown that he can go
into a fight where people might be looking past him and
prove them wrong. I'm not going to make that mistake. I'm
preparing for the best version of him.
“At this point in my career, every opponent is coming to
take what I've worked for. That undefeated record puts a
target on you, and I understand that. If the knockout
presents itself, I'll take advantage of it, but my first
responsibility is to win.”
At 17-0 with 17 knockouts, Orozco understands that each
victory brings increased expectations. A win in a 10-round
co-main event on a Matchroom Boxing card would give the
Boxlab Promotions fighter another opportunity to demonstrate
his development while positioning himself for bigger fights.
Still, Orozco remains focused on the opponent standing
directly in front of him rather than looking too far down
the road.
“A win in this fight can move my career forward in a big
way, especially because of the platform and the opportunity
I've been given. I'm 17-0, but I still feel like I'm just
getting started. I have big goals in boxing, and I know you
don't reach those goals by talking about them. You reach
them by winning fights and continuing to improve.
“I want to keep climbing the rankings, keep facing better
competition and eventually put myself in position to fight
for a world title. But I can't get to any of that without
taking care of business against Abrahante. That's why I'm
not looking past October 2. I have to earn whatever comes
next. I want people to watch this fight and come away saying
Jordan Orozco is a fighter they want to see again.”
Friday's bout also provides Orozco with a significant
platform as the co-main event of Matchroom Boxing’s Project
Series. With the fight airing live on DAZN, Orozco will have
an opportunity to introduce himself to viewers who may be
seeing the undefeated bantamweight for the first time.
For Orozco, the increased exposure brings excitement, but
also responsibility.
“This is the type of opportunity every young fighter wants.
To be fighting in the co-main event of the Matchroom Boxing
Project Series and have the fight shown live on DAZN means
there are going to be a lot of people watching, and some of
them may be seeing me fight for the first time. I want to
make that first impression count.
“I'm grateful to Boxlab Promotions, Matchroom Boxing and
everyone involved for giving me this opportunity, but now
it's my responsibility to perform. I don't feel pressure
from the spotlight. I look at it as motivation. I've worked
for opportunities like this, and now that one is here, I
have to take advantage of it.
“I want to show the fans that I'm more than an undefeated
fighter with 17 knockouts. I want them to see my skills, my
discipline and the hunger I have to keep improving. I'm
going to stay humble, listen to my corner and do my job. But
make no mistake, I’m coming to make a statement on October
2.”
For Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, Orozco’s
combination of punching power, work ethic and willingness to
learn has made him an exciting fighter to develop. While the
unbeaten bantamweight’s 17 consecutive knockouts have
commanded attention, Piedra believes Orozco’s potential
extends beyond his ability to end fights early.
“Jordan is the type of young fighter you get excited about
because he has tremendous natural ability, but he also
understands that talent alone isn't enough to get where he
wants to go. Obviously, when you're 17-0 with 17 knockouts,
the power is going to get people's attention. What impresses
us just as much is his hunger to improve. He listens, he
works hard, and he wants to become a complete fighter.”
“There is still a lot of development ahead of him, and
that's something we embrace. We're not trying to rush the
process. We want to continue putting Jordan in fights that
challenge him and allow him to grow. Abrahante is coming off
an upset victory, so this is exactly the kind of opponent
Jordan needs at this stage of his career. Nothing is being
handed to him. He has to go out there and earn it.”
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