Undefeated heavyweight contender Lenier Pero will now train in Las Vegas under the guidance of veteran trainer Bob Santos.
The rapidly rising Cuban southpaw will also enlist the services of legendary Cuban trainer Pedro Roque.
“I am very excited to come to the boxing capital of the world to train with Bob Santos. He is a great coach and has had some very important victories. I think with my amateur experience, what I have learned from Mr. Roque and what Santos adds to my repertoire, it won’t be long before he is world heavyweight champion,” said Pero.
Santos recently guided Alberto Puello and Hector Luis Garcia to world titles on the same night and hopes to work with Pero, who also fought that night on the undercard.
“It’s a trainer’s dream to work with a hard-hitting southpaw heavyweight with Pero’s amateur pedigree. The sky is the limit of how far you can go in the sport,” Santos said. “I am also excited that Roque is staying with the team.”
Roque is a legend in the sport, having guided the Cuban national team to multiple Olympic medals. He also most recently managed the United States national team.
But he is 3-0 in 2022 with all three wins coming by way of knockout. He will return to the ring in the fall.
Santos’ boxing roster also includes the likes of Carlos Adames, Erick Rosa, Victor Santillán, Kevin Brown and several other top contenders and rising prospects.
