Manuel Pérez (boxer)

Manuel Pérez
Born (1984-05-28) May 28, 1984 (age 40)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Other namesManos de La Muerte
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins29
Wins by KO7
Losses12
Draws2

Manuel Pérez (born May 28, 1984) is an American professional boxer.

Early life

Perez was born in Honolulu, where his father was stationed in the military, one of 11 children, but he has essentially been estranged from his parents since he was young after problems in the home led to Perez, then 9, and his siblings moving to Denver, Colorado, where his aunt and uncle — David and Hilda Medina — became his legal guardians.[1] He dropped out of high school at an early age.

Pro career

On October 17, 2009[2] Manuel Lost by 7th round T.K.O. to Undefeated Prospect Brandon Rios, after once before having pulled out a draw against Rios.[3]

Personal life

Perez is in a music video for the song "Yes My Lord" by Lounge Lo who is affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan.[4]

References

  1. ^ Dater, Adrian (9 June 2012). "Denver boxer Manuel Perez a true underdog — with a shot at a title". Denver Post. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ Vondracek, George (2009-09-23). "Brandon Rios against Manuel Perez". Caller. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  3. ^ Campbell, Michael (2009-10-19). "Second fight much different". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  4. ^ ICC Productions, RW Films (2008-03-17). "Lounge Lo - Yes My Lord "Video"". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-01.