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Danny Perez (born January 4, 1977) is a Mexican-American professional boxer. He's the former NABF Welterweight, USBA, and WBO NABO Light Middleweight. He holds wins over Julio César García, the 2006 winner of ESPN's The Contender Grady Brewer, and former IBA middleweight Champion Jose Luis Zertuche.[1]
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| Danny Perez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Dynamite |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Light Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 4, 1977 Ventura, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life
Danny was born and raised in Ventura, California. He grew up with "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas, and current world champion trainer Robert Garcia. They were known as the "Three Amigos." He has family in Tecate, Mexico. As a teenager, his family moved to El Cajon, California.
Professional career
In October 2004, Perez would go on to T.K.O. title contender Sam Garr in the second round, to win the NABF welterweight title in Fort Worth, Texas.[2]
WBO Welterweight title
On October 12, 2006, Perez lost to WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito in Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California.[3]
Legacy
Danny Perez has fought many great fighters like Antonio Margarito (twice), Jose Luis Zertuche, Julio César García, Craig McEwan, Erislandy Lara, Jesse Brinkley, Grady Brewer, Julio César García, David Lopez, Sam Garr, and David Kamau. He lost a highly controversial majority decision to Golden Boy fighter Mcewan. He was also a victim of a bad decision by the referee Vic Drakulich in the Brinkley fight. He clearly hit him with a great body shot that had him on the canvas. It was ruled a low blow, instead of a T.K.O for Perez. Afterwards, Drakulich admitted his mistake.[4]
Return
Danny is now married and a father to 3 kids. He is retired from boxing and is the striking coach for several Pro MMA fighters. He was the striking trainer for lead actor Kevin James in the movie, "Here Comes The Boom." It was released mainstream in October 2012 and he is also in the movie. He also was the striking trainer for the reality show, "Ultimate Fighter."
See also
- List of NABF champions
References
- http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=17915&more=1%5B%5D
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on 2015-03-29. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- "Antonio Margarito vs. Danny Perez - BoxRec".
- "McEwan Survives Tough Test, Outpoints Danny Perez".
External links
- Boxing record for Danny Perez Ramírez from BoxRec (registration required)
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