The Colombian knockout puncher dropped and stopped previously undefeated Hendri Cedeno in the third round of their scheduled 10-round main event at Casino de Montreal. The 23-year-old Orobio improved to 20-0 and produced his 18th knockout against the Dominican Republic’s Cedeno (16-1, 12 KOs).

Faced with his first unbeaten opponent as a professional, Orobio rose to the occasion and showed why he is one of the most promising rising contenders in boxing.

The Montreal-based junior welterweight, ranked No. 3 by the WBC, drilled Cedeno with a right hand that made him stumble 1:20 into the third round. Another right hand sent Cedeno to one knee a couple seconds later.

Cedeno answered referee Martin Forest’s count at eight. He tried to move away from Orobio once the action resumed, but Orobio rocked him again with a left hook when Cedeno was backed against the ropes.

Cedeno tried to hold, but his legs were unsteady, which forced Forest to halt the action at 1:54 of the third round.

Orobio has won each of his four bouts by knockout in 2026. Cedeno, 28, hadn’t fought since he stopped Idalberto Umara (then 13-3) after the sixth round in April 2025.