Eridson Garcia is hoping to parlay his knockout win this past weekend into a world title opportunity at 130lbs.

Garcia, 21-1 (13 KOs), stretched his winning streak to four on Saturday with a third round knockout of Cristian Perez Hernandez to win the WBO NABO junior lightweight title, a regional belt that usually brings its holder a world ranking with that sanctioning body. Garcia, a 31-year-old from the Dominica Republic, is already rated no. 13 by the WBA at 130lbs, and is likely to enter the rankings for the WBO as well.

The loss was the second by knockout in the last three fights for the 27-year-old Perez, who was making his United States debut after a career built in Mexico.

Garcia’s latest streak has been built mostly in Texas, with one fight, a unanimous decision over William Foster III coming in New Jersey. Those wins come after the lone blemish of his career, a first round knockout loss to Jordan White. Garcia’s promoter Bobby Harrison of BiYu Promotions feels his fighter has been overlooked.

“The neglect shown by sanctioning bodies towards Eridson has been a gross oversight on their part,” said Harrison.

“He has one blemish on his record - a fluke, one punch KO by Jordan White before they were even sweating. The way Eridson has been punished for that one punch by everyone is a travesty to him and the sport overall.

“He has otherwise been dominant. He is one of the best 130-135 pound boxers in the world and he deserves to be able to prove it. Hopefully that happens soon.”