Manuel Pérez (boxer)
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| Manuel Pérez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Manos de La Muerte |
| Weight(s) | Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Born | May 28, 1984 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
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[]
- ^ Dater, Adrian. "Denver boxer Manuel Perez a true underdog — with a shot at a title". Denver Post. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Vondracek, George (2009-09-23). "Brandon Rios against Manuel Perez". Caller. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ^ Campbell, Michael (2009-10-19). "Second fight much different". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
- ^ ICC Productions, RW Films (2008-03-17). "Lounge Lo - Yes My Lord "Video"". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
External links[]
Categories:
- Living people
- 1984 births
- American male boxers
- Lightweight boxers
- Boxers from Hawaii
- Boxers from Denver
- Sportspeople from Honolulu
- American boxers of Mexican descent