Career
Known as "Jibaro", Perez turned pro in 1984 with a knockout victory over Jose Alvarado. In 1988, Pérez defeated Miguel Lora for the WBC bantamweight title in an extremely bloody fight in which both fighters were cut. In 1991, he lost his title to Greg Richardson by decision.
He moved up in weight later that year to defeat WBA super bantamweight title holder Luis Enrique Mendoza by decision.
He lost the belt in his first defense by third round tko to Wilfredo Vazquez in a rematch. 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.
