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. http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/fighters/elroy-perez/
  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.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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