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 name | Eloy Pérez |
| Nickname(s) | El Principe |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | October 25, 1986 Mexico |
| Died | October 5, 2019 (aged 32) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
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
| 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
- "The Salinas Californian". The Salinas Californian.
- "Eloy Perez". www.goldenboypromotions.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-18.
- "Boxing News: Former Jr. Lightweight contender Eloy Perez passes » September 12, 2021". 14 October 2019.
- "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.
External links
- Boxing record for Eloy Pérez from BoxRec (registration required)