Raúl Pérez
Encyclopedia
Raúl Pérez is a former boxer
from Mexico
. He has won world titles in two weight divisions.
bantamweight
title in an extremely bloody fight in which both fighters were cut. He defended the title six times before losing his title to Greg Richardson
by decision in 1991. He moved up in weight later that year to defeat WBA super bantamweight title holder Luis Enrique Mendoza by decision. He lost the belt in his first defense to Wilfredo Vazquez
.
Perez retired in 2000 after a loss to Hector Velazquez
.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. He has won world titles in two weight divisions.
Professional career
Known as "Jibaro", Perez turned pro in 1984 and in 1988 defeated Miguel Lora for the WBCWorld Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
bantamweight
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
title in an extremely bloody fight in which both fighters were cut. He defended the title six times before losing his title to Greg Richardson
Greg Richardson
- Amateur career :Richardson had an outstanding amateur career, and was the 1974 National AAU and National Golden Gloves flyweight champion.- Pro career :...
by decision in 1991. He moved up in weight later that year to defeat WBA super bantamweight title holder Luis Enrique Mendoza by decision. He lost the belt in his first defense to Wilfredo Vazquez
Wilfredo Vázquez
Wilfredo Vázquez is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer. He is a former World Champion at three different weights, Bantamweight, Super bantamweight and Featherweight.-Early life and amateur career:...
.
Perez retired in 2000 after a loss to Hector Velazquez
Héctor Velázquez
Héctor Velázquez , is a Mexican boxer. He fights in the featherweight division.-Career:Velázquez began his professional career on 16 December 1993, beating fellow debutant José Guardado.-External links:...
.