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Mexican boxer
Raúl Pérez
BornRaúl Ruiz Pérez
(1967-02-14) 14 February 1967 (age 57)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Other namesJíbaro ("Skinny one")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights71
Wins61
Wins by KO42
Losses6
Draws3
No contests1

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 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.

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Prime Network tale of the tape prior to the first Genaro Hernández fight.
  2. "Perez Impressive in Fourth Title Defense". Los Angeles Times. 23 January 1990. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  3. "BOXING". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-10-12.

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byMiguel Lora WBC bantamweight champion
29 October 1988 – 25 February 1991 		Succeeded byGreg Richardson
Preceded byLuis Mendoza WBA super bantamweight champion
7 October 1991 – 27 March 1992 		Succeeded byWilfredo Vázquez
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