Evangelio Pérez: Panamanian Flyweight Title Challenger
Evangelio Pérez was a Panamanian flyweight boxer from Veraguas. A 2010 report described two challenges for the WBA flyweight world title during his career.
WBA Flyweight Title Challenges
On May 7, 1995, Pérez challenged Thailand’s Saen Sor Ploenchit for the WBA flyweight title in Thailand. Ploenchit won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. Two years later, on August 23, 1997, Pérez challenged Venezuela’s José Bonilla for the same title in Cumaná and again lost a 12-round unanimous decision. The Associated Press report republished by SFGate and BoxRec’s WBA title-fight record document the 1995 bout; BoxingTitleFights’ record for Bonilla lists the 1997 defense.
Later Career
On December 7, 2002, Pérez fought Japan’s Toshiaki Nishioka in Las Vegas. Nishioka won by first-round knockout at 1:32. Boxerlist’s bout record for Pérez includes the loss. A 2010 Panama América profile reported that Pérez, then 41, was seeking a return after nearly six years away from the ring. It listed 27 wins, 17 losses and 23 knockouts at that time.
Sources
- Panama América — “Evangelio quiere volver a pelear” (2010)
- Associated Press via SFGate — Saen Sor Ploenchit retains WBA title (1995)
- BoxRec — WBA Flyweight Title Fights
- BoxingTitleFights — José Bonilla record
- Boxerlist — Evangelio Pérez bout record
Tags
Boxing, Boxing History
