Still undefeated and still climbing the ranks! Raul Curiel kept his perfect record intact with a hard-fought majority decision victory over Texas’ Quinton Randall after 10 rounds on August 1 in Las Vegas.

That victory came after one of the most unpredictable weeks of Curiel’s career. The stage was set for a highly anticipated rematch with Alexis Rocha at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert to kick off Golden Boy’s 2026 season. Then, just days before fight night, Rocha was forced to withdraw after being hospitalized during his weight cut, leaving Curiel without an opponent. But the show had to go on, and Jordan Panthen stepped in. Already scheduled to compete on the undercard and trained by legendary coach Ronnie Shields, Panthen presented a bigger, physically stronger challenge. The two warriors delivered an action-packed battle from start to finish. Although the bout was contested at a 158-pound catchweight, 11 pounds heavier than Curiel had prepared for, “El Cugar” rose to the occasion, earning a unanimous decision victory and reinforcing his reputation as a fighter willing to take on any challenge.

Before that, Curiel made a statement in a WBA welterweight title eliminator, overwhelming previously unbeaten Victor Rodriguez at the Honda Center. A perfectly timed right uppercut in the fourth round shifted the momentum for good, leading to a stoppage victory and a successful debut under renowned trainer Robert Garcia.

That performance followed Curiel’s breakthrough moment in December 2024, when he battled Alexis Rocha to a thrilling 12-round majority draw. The fan-friendly war elevated his profile and cemented his place among the welterweight division’s top contenders. “El Cugar” currently holds top-15 rankings with every major sanctioning body, No. 1 by the WBA, No. 2 by the WBC, No. 10 by the IBF, No. 11 by the WBO and No. 7 by The Ring, while maintaining an undefeated professional record of 18 victories, one draw and 14 knockouts.

Now on the doorstep of a world title opportunity, “El Cugar” has firmly established himself as one of the welterweight division’s most dangerous contenders. Undefeated and battle-tested, he enters the next chapter of his career with championship aspirations firmly within reach.