Camilo Perez is Ready For His Pro Debut in Florida

By Rey Colon

Camilo Perez, a gold medalist in the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games, will make his professional debut this Friday at the Palm Bay Center in Palm Bay, Florida, and faces fellow rookie Jaime Gonzalez on the card being headlined with a battle between Jesus Pabon (16-1 and 10 KO) and Americo Santos (26-3and 22 KO), who clash for the vacant WBO Latino belt at 140 pounds.

"We want Camilito to have a great debut," said his coach Jose Bonilla.

He said the group will travel to Florida tomorrow afternoon, stating that the physical work of Perez and Pabón has ended.

"They have to be ready. These are two commitments that we have to win," he said.