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

Early life

Perez was born in

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, 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

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, where his aunt and uncle — David and Hilda Medina — became his legal guardians. He dropped out of high school at an early age.

Pro career

On October 17, 2009 Manuel Lost by 7th round T.K.O. to Undefeated Prospect

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, after once before having pulled out a draw against Rios.

Personal life

Perez is in a music video for the song "Yes My Lord" by

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