Eloy Pérez

Eloy Pérez (October 25, 1986 – October 5, 2019) was a Mexican American professional boxer.[1] He was signed to Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.[2][3] He died unexpectedly on October 5, 2019.

Eloy Pérez
Statistics
Real nameEloy Pérez
Nickname(s)El Principe
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born(1986-10-25)October 25, 1986
Mexico
DiedOctober 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 32)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins23
Wins by KO7
Losses1
Draws2
No contests1

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 title.[7]

On February 25, 2012 Perez was knocked out in the fourth round by Adrien Broner as a challenger for the WBO super featherweight title. After the fight, Pérez tested positive for cocaine.[8]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
27 fights 23 wins 1 loss
By knockout 7 1
By decision 16 0
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Loss 23–1–2 (1) Adrien Broner KO 4 (12), 2:44 Feb 25, 2012 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. For WBO super featherweight title

References

  1. "The Salinas Californian". The Salinas Californian.
  2. "Eloy Perez". www.goldenboypromotions.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-18.
  3. "Boxing News: Former Jr. Lightweight contender Eloy Perez passes » September 12, 2021". 14 October 2019.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2010-05-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Eloy Perez Goes Golden Boy, Sparring With Shane Mosley".
  6. "Salinas' Perez wins majority decision over Leon".
  7. http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168900-perez-stops-jimenez-in-second-round-on-solo-boxeo
  8. Rafael, Dan (2012-03-15). "Promoter: Eloy Perez fails drug test". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
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