Yair Gallardo is a 22-year-old light heavyweight prospect from Chihuahua, Mexico, who turned professional in October 2022 after an accomplished amateur career with over 100 bouts. Known for his punching power, Gallardo carries the nickname “MANOTAS,” meaning heavy hands, a fitting label for a fighter who brings serious force to the ring.

Gallardo continues to build momentum as a rising prospect, most recently scoring a first-round knockout over Elio Heraldo Trosch in Puerto Rico. Prior to that, he earned a unanimous decision win over Quinton Rankin on the Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. undercard at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, where he opened the DAZN broadcast.

In July 2025, Gallardo took a major step in his career by signing a co-promotional deal with Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions, aligning himself with two of boxing’s most respected promotional forces and positioning himself for continued growth on the global stage. Representing Chihuahua with pride, Gallardo brings toughness, heart and explosiveness to the ring. With each fight, he continues to prove himself as a rising contender in the light heavyweight division, and he’s just getting started!