Real name Eloy Perez Nationality American Height 1.7 m Losses 1 Reach 70 in (180 cm) Role Boxer Draws 2 | Rated at Super Featherweight Name Eloy Perez Stance Orthodox stance Nickname(s) El Principe Wins 23 Total fights 27 Number of contests 1 | |
Born October 25, 1986 (age 37)
Rainier, Washington ( 1986-10-25 ) | ||
Eloy Perez: Broner Will See How Mexicans Have Heart
Eloy Pérez (born October 25, 1986, in Rainier, Washington) is a Mexican American professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division. He is signed to Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
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Amateur career
In his amateur career Pérez went 53-5 and won a gold medal at the 2004 Ringside World Championship at Lightweight.
Professional career
For the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley card, he was the main sparring partner of Shane Mosley. In May 2010, Eloy beat contender Gilberto Sanchez-Leon by a ten round majority decision.
On October 15, 2010 Pérez beat Dominic Salcido by a majority decision. Eloy won the WBO NABO Super Featherweight Championship.
On February 25, 2012 Perez was knocked out in the fourth round by Adrien Broner as a challenger for the WBO Super Featherweight World Title. After the fight, Perez tested positive for cocaine.