Amateur career
On June 10, 2010, Pérez was able to gain the final place in the national team, defeating youth competitor Félix Verdejo by points (14:3). The following week, he participated in the 2010 Pan American Elite Championships along his teammates, debuting with a victory over the competitor of the Dominican Republic. In the second round, Pérez defeated Elias Emigdio of Mexico (8:6). He went on to win the tournament, recording a 7:0 decision over Kenny Lally of Canada. At theProfessional career
On November 4, 2010, Pérez announced that he would sign a professional contract, closing his amateur career after 82 contests. On that date his trainer, José Bonilla, noted that he would move up to the super bantamweight division, citing difficulty to make the bantamweight professional limit of 118 pounds. Pérez debuted on February 25, 2011, defeating Jaime González by technical knockout in two rounds, following three knockdowns. He won his second contest a month later, dispatching Desi Williams in the first round. On May 6, 2011, Pérez fought Sigfredo Medina, who refused to answer the bell for the fourth and final round.See also
* List of Puerto Ricans * List of Puerto Rican boxing world championsReferences
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