Hailing from La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Yan “Dangerous” Santana has quickly made his mark in the featherweight division. He turned professional in September 2021. From the outset, Yan has displayed remarkable power and promise.

Standing at 5′8″ (approximately 173 cm) with a 72″ reach and fighting out of an orthodox stance, Santana is built for explosive, decisive action inside the ring.

In the early phase of his career, he notched six stoppage wins in less than 14 months in his homeland — a bold statement of intent.

Now, in 2025, Santana has signed a long-term co-promotional deal with Top Rank in partnership with Miguel Cotto Promotions and H2 Entertainment, positioning him as one of the most exciting prospects emerging from the Dominican Republic and the featherweight division at large.

Career Highlights

• Record (as of November 2025): Undefeated (16-0-0), with 13 KOs.

• Knockout Rate: 81.25%

• Current WBO NABO Featherweight Titleholder

• Ranked #7 Featherweight Worldwide by WBO (as of November 2025)

• Professional debut was on September 23, 2021

• Trains in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

  Personal info

• Born January 20, 2000, in La Romana, Dominican Republic

• Stats = Height 5 ft, 8 in, Reach 72 in. Stance Orthodox

• Religion = Christian

• Married, 3 children