Yuriorkis Gamboa is a Cuban professional boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring. Born on December 23, 1981, in Guantanamo, Cuba, he gained fame as an amateur, winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Gamboa turned professional in 2006 and quickly became a world champion in the featherweight division. Throughout his career, Gamboa has faced several notable opponents, including Terence Crawford and Javier Fortuna. He is recognized for his explosive fighting style and has held multiple titles across different weight classes, including the WBA and IBF championships.