Raúl Pérez (boxer)
Mexican boxer
Raúl Pérez
Born Raúl Ruiz Pérez
(1967-02-14 ) 14 February 1967 (age 57) Other names Jíbaro ("Skinny one")Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[ 1] Reach 74 in (188 cm)[ 1] Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 71 Wins 61 Wins by KO 42 Losses 6 Draws 3 No contests 1
Raúl Ruiz Pérez (born 14 February 1967) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2000. He is a world champion in two weight classes , having held the WBC bantamweight title from 1988 to 1991 and the WBA super bantamweight title from 1991 to 1992.
Professional career
Known as "Jibaro", Perez turned pro in 1984 with a knockout victory over Jose Alvarado. Before challenging for a world title, he accumulated a record of 61-6-3, with victories over former champion Prudencio Cardona and future champions Gaby Canizales [ 2] and Wilfredo Vazquez . He lost to Vazquez in a rematch.
WBC bantamweight title
In 1988, Pérez defeated Miguel Lora for the WBC bantamweight title in an extremely bloody fight in which both fighters were cut. He defended the title six times against capable challengers Lucio Omar Lopez, Cardenio Ulloa, Diego Avila, Gerardo Martinez, Jose Valdez, Candelario Carmona, and Gaby Canizales in a rematch. In 1991, he lost his title to Greg Richardson by decision.[ 3]
WBA super bantamweight title
He moved up in weight later that year to defeat WBA super bantamweight title holder Luis Mendoza by decision. He lost the belt in his first defense by third round tko to Wilfredo Vazquez in a rematch.
Super featherweight and retirement
In 1993, Perez moved up to the Super featherweight division where he unsuccessfully challenged WBA champion Genaro Hernandez , losing by 8th round knockout. He remained inactive for nearly two years, and in 1995, he suffered another knockout loss to Luisito Espinoza . He retired in 2000 after a loss to Hector Velazquez .
Professional boxing record
71 fights
61 wins
6 losses
By knockout
42
4
By decision
19
2
Draws
3
No contests
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
71
Loss
61–6–3 (1)
Hector Velazquez
TKO
8 (10), 1:32
18 Aug 2000
Orleans Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
70
Win
61–6–3 (1)
Valentin Lopez
KO
4 (12)
31 Mar 2000
Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs , California, U.S.
Won WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
69
Win
60–5–3 (1)
Jose Luis Montes
TKO
4 (10), 2:42
15 Jan 2000
Pal Gymnasium, Homestead , Florida, U.S.
68
Win
59–5–3 (1)
Roberto Martinez
KO
4 (?)
18 Dec 1999
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
67
Win
58–5–3 (1)
Alejandro Ramirez
TKO
4 (?)
29 Oct 1999
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
66
Win
57–5–3 (1)
Roberto Vera Ibarra
KO
3 (?)
3 Sep 1999
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
65
Win
56–5–3 (1)
Juan Gutierrez
TKO
4 (10)
10 Jul 1999
Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
64
Win
55–5–3 (1)
Carlos Barragan
UD
10
5 Mar 1999
Pechanga Resort & Casino , Temecula , California, U.S.
63
Win
54–5–3 (1)
Janing Fong Kee
KO
2 (10)
15 Feb 1999
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
62
Win
53–5–3 (1)
Carlos Zamora
KO
3 (?)
11 Dec 1998
Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
61
Win
52–5–3 (1)
Carlos Badillo
TKO
2 (?)
13 Nov 1998
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
60
Win
51–5–3 (1)
Pablo Valenzuela
KO
3 (10)
8 Oct 1998
Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
59
Loss
50–5–3 (1)
Luisito Espinosa
KO
1 (10), 1:56
9 Oct 1995
Korakuen Hall , Tokyo , Japan
58
NC
50–4–3 (1)
Rafael Meran
NC
2 (12), 1:13
18 Mar 1995
Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
NC after Pérez was knocked out by an illegal punch in the neck
57
Loss
50–4–3
Genaro Hernández
KO
8 (12), 2:11
28 Jun 1993
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
For WBA super featherweight title
56
Draw
50–3–3
Genaro Hernández
TD
1 (12), 2:38
26 Apr 1993
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
For WBA super featherweight title ; Fight stopped due to accidental head clash
55
Win
50–3–2
Miguel Angel Pena
TKO
8 (10)
13 Feb 1993
Jai Alai Fronton , Miami, Florida , U.S.
54
Loss
49–3–2
Wilfredo Vázquez
TKO
3 (12), 2:27
27 Mar 1992
Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
Lost WBA super bantamweight title
53
Win
49–2–2
Luis Mendoza
SD
12
7 Oct 1991
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Won WBA super bantamweight title
52
Loss
48–2–2
Greg Richardson
UD
12
25 Feb 1991
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Lost WBC bantamweight title
51
Win
48–1–2
Candelario Carmona
KO
8 (12), 2:17
17 Dec 1990
Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Retained WBC bantamweight title
50
Draw
47–1–2
Jose Valdez
SD
12
14 Sep 1990
Plaza de Toros La Sinaloense, Culiacán , Sinaloa, Mexico
Retained WBC bantamweight title
49
Win
47–1–1
Gerardo Martinez
TKO
9 (12), 0:31
7 May 1990
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Retained WBC bantamweight title
48
Win
46–1–1
Gaby Canizales
UD
12
22 Jan 1990
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Retained WBC bantamweight title
47
Win
45–1–1
Diego Avila
UD
12
23 Oct 1989
Great Western Forum, Inglewod, California, U.S.
Retained WBC bantamweight title
46
Win
44–1–1
Cardenio Ulloa
TKO
8 (12)
26 Aug 1989
Coliseo La Tortuga , Talcahuano, Chile
Retained WBC bantamweight title
45
Win
43–1–1
Lucio Omar Lopez
UD
12
9 Mar 1989
Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Retained WBC bantamweight title
44
Win
42–1–1
Miguel Lora
UD
12
29 Oct 1988
Las Vegas Hilton Center , Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Won WBC bantamweight title
43
Win
41–1–1
Wilfredo Vázquez
UD
10
1 Aug 1988
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
42
Win
40–1–1
Hilario Soto
KO
4 (?)
27 Jun 1988
San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
41
Win
39–1–1
Martin Lopez
KO
4
4 Apr 1988
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
40
Win
38–1–1
Rodolfo Ortega
PTS
10
1 Feb 1988
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
39
Win
37–1–1
Eduardo Torres
KO
1 (?)
7 Dec 1987
Arena Tijuana 72, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
38
Win
36–1–1
Jorge Ramirez
PTS
10
12 Oct 1987
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
37
Draw
35–1–1
Edel Geronimo
TD
3 (10), 0:26
10 Sep 1987
Sports Arena , Los Angeles, California , U.S.
36
Win
35–1
Gaby Canizales
TKO
9 (?)
6 Jul 1987
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
35
Win
34–1
Calvin Williams
KO
1 (?)
27 Apr 1987
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
34
Win
33–1
Victor Moreno
KO
1 (10)
20 Mar 1987
Plaza de Tores Calafia, Mexicali , Baja California, Mexico
33
Win
32–1
Antonio Escobar
KO
10 (10)
27 Jan 1987
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
32
Win
31–1
James Manning
PTS
10
8 Dec 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
31
Win
30–1
Caprti Linkin
PTS
10
10 Nov 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
30
Win
29–1
Prudencio Cardona
PTS
10
30 Aug 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
29
Win
28–1
Miguel Pequeno
KO
3 (?)
8 Aug 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
28
Win
27–1
Diego Avila
PTS
10
18 Jul 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
27
Win
26–1
Eliseo Olivera
KO
2 (10)
16 Jun 1986
Arena Tijuana 72, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
26
Loss
25–1
Roldolfo Ortega
PTS
10
3 May 1986
Mexico City , Distrito Federal , Mexico
25
Win
25–0
Lucilo Nolasco
PTS
10
13 Mar 1986
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
24
Win
24–0
Ubaldo Gonzalez
KO
1 (?)
24 Feb 1986
San Luis Rio Colorado , Sonora , Mexico
23
Win
23–0
Lupe Torres
PTS
10
4 Feb 1986
La Paz, Baja California Sur , Mexico
22
Win
22–0
Lucilo Nolasco
SD
10
10 Dec 1985
The Forum , Inglewood, California , U.S.
21
Win
21–0
Juan Carlos Salazar
KO
7 (?)
25 Nov 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
20
Win
20–0
Elencio Mercedes
UD
10
23 Sep 1985
Plaza de Toros El Toreo, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
19
Win
19–0
Enrique Aguilar
KO
9 (10)
12 Aug 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
18
Win
18–0
Pedro Rodriguez
KO
7 (?)
27 Jul 1985
Ensenada , Baja California, Mexico
17
Win
17–0
Carlos de la Paz
KO
4 (?)
24 Jun 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
16
Win
16–0
Martin Garcia
KO
9 (10)
6 May 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
15
Win
15–0
Alberto Martinez
PTS
10
25 Mar 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
14
Win
14–0
Victor Moreno
KO
2 (?)
8 Mar 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
13
Win
13–0
Lupe Acosta
KO
4 (?)
1 Feb 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
12
Win
12–0
Canas Lozada
KO
6 (?)
6 Jan 1985
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
11
Win
11–0
Jorge Cons
KO
3 (?)
10 Dec 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
10
Win
10–0
Antonio Flores
KO
4 (?)
21 Nov 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9
Win
9–0
David Bautista
KO
6 (?)
27 Oct 1980
Mazatlan , Sinaloa , Mexico
8
Win
8–0
Abraham Garcia
KO
4 (?)
1 Oct 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
7
Win
7–0
Jose Burbon
KO
4 (?)
13 Sep 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
6
Win
6–0
Estudiantes Ramirez
KO
3 (?)
29 Aug 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
5
Win
5–0
Rufino Logo
KO
3 (?)
17 Aug 1980
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
4
Win
4–0
Zacarias Hernandez
KO
7 (?)
23 Jul 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3
Win
3–0
Juan Jose Lopez
KO
4 (?)
10 Jun 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
2
Win
2–0
Roberto Garcia
PTS
4
12 May 1984
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
1
Win
1–0
Jose Alvarado
KO
1 (?)
19 Mar 1984
Auditorio Municipal , Tijuana , Baja California , Mexico
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