Consummate pro Perez ready for showcase bout

Consummate pro Perez ready for showcase bout
Mark E. Ortega
RingTV.com
July 12, 2013


It hasn't been an easy road for Salinas, Calif. junior lightweight Alejandro Perez, who is wrapping up his tenth year as a professional fighter at the age of 27. Finally, it feels as though the young fighter has a bit of stability after signing with Top Rank just last month.

Perez headlines Saturday's UniMas Solo Boxeo card against Edgar Riovalle in a bout that can largely be considered a showcase fight, something Perez hasn't been the benefactor of many times over his 21-fight career. The fight headlines a card at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, Calif.

This will actually be Perez's second go-around with Top Rank, having more or less began his career with the company before suffering a shock decision loss to journeyman Adolfo Landeros in June of 2008.

That defeat derailed Perez a bit, while at the same time ending his relationship with the company. This forced Perez to navigate the tough sport of boxing pretty much on his own. For the situation he was presented, Perez has managed to become a solid gatekeeper, but with Top Rank, he hopes to become more than that.

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