Quintana vs. Perez Heads To Chicago For June 5

By Mark Vester

Former welterweight champion Carlos Quintana (26-2, 20KOs) returns on June 5 against veteran Danny Perez (34-5, 17KOs) in Chicago. Perez has never been stopped and went 3-0 in 2008 after returning to the ring after a three-year layoff. The fight will be Quintana's second at junior middleweight.

Jose Bonilla, Quintana's trainer, says that his fighter will be in a good position for a title shot if they beat Perez. They are looking for a title at 154, but are willing to head back to 147 for the right fight.

"If we win that fight [with Perez], we are well positioned for a world title. We have always said that if there is a good offer, Quintana would be willing to lose the weight. But only if there is something big [at welterweight]," said Bonilla to Primera Hora.

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