Eloy Pérez
Eloy Pérez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eloy Pérez October 25, 1986 |
| Died | October 5, 2019 (aged 32) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | El Principe |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
Eloy Pérez (October 25, 1986 – October 5, 2019) was a Mexican American professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division.[1] He was signed to Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.[2][3] He died unexpectedly on October 5, 2019.
Amateur career
In his amateur career Pérez went 53-5 and won a gold medal at the 2004 Ringside World Championship at Lightweight.[4]
Professional career
For the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley card, he was the main sparring partner of Shane Mosley.[5] In May 2010, Eloy beat contender Gilberto Sanchez-Leon by a ten round majority decision.[6]
On October 15, 2010 Pérez beat Dominic Salcido by a majority decision. Eloy won the WBO NABO Super Featherweight Championship.[7]
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.[8]
Professional boxing record
References
- ^ "The Salinas Californian". The Salinas Californian.
- ^ http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/fighters/elroy-perez/
- ^ https://fightnews.com/former-jr-lightweight-contender-eloy-perez-passes/57855
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Eloy Perez Goes Golden Boy, Sparring With Shane Mosley".
- ^ "Salinas' Perez wins majority decision over Leon".
- ^ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168900-perez-stops-jimenez-in-second-round-on-solo-boxeo
- ^ Rafael, Dan (2012-03-15). "Promoter: Eloy Perez fails drug test". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
- ^ "Eloy Perez Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com.
External links
- Boxing record for Eloy Pérez from BoxRec (registration required)