Michael Perez: record, next fight and profile →
The weights are in for tomorrow's ShoBox televised doubleheader. In the main event, unbeaten prospect Randy Caballero (15-0, 8KOs) will get his toughest test to date when he meets Manny Roman (15-1-3, 6 KOs) at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.
NEW YORK - At the tender age of 21, Randy Caballero, of Coachella, Calif., has been perfect in a two-and-a-half-year pro career. He’s rarely lost a round while going 15-0 with eight knockouts, and already has attained a world rating.
Following an impressive ShoBox debut in March, unbeaten bantamweight rising star Randy Caballero, will make his 10th appearance at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on Friday, August 24 when he defends his NABO title against Mexico's Manuel Roman in the main event of the hit SHOWTIME Sports® series ShoBox: The New Generation. In the 10-round ShoBox co-feature, talented lightweight prospects collide when Michael Perez squares off against Fidel Maldonado Jr.
According to inside sources it looks like two once promising prospects, Mikey "The Artist" Perez and Fidel Maldonado Jr, will be squaring off against each other on an August 24h ShoBox. Perez 16-1 (10 KOs), who is coming off of a second round TKO over hard hitting Eric Cruz, is looking to get back into the spotlight as one of boxing's best prospects after suffering his first loss in his professional career at the hands of Omar Figueroa via a fourth round TKO.
Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico - Lightweight Michael "The Artist" Pérez (16-1-1, 10KOs) destroyed Eric Cruz (13-10-3, 13KOs) at 2:50 of the second round when Cruz could no longer continue after taking some brutal punishment.
The weight are in for the big event at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, Puerto Rico, as part of Telefutura's Solo Boxeo Tecate. The event is promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions.
Atlantic City - Before future Hall of Famer Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins steps into the ring to defend his WBC and Ring Magazine light heavyweight titles against "Bad" Chad Dawson this Saturday, April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, fans will be treated to a full slate of undercard action that includes a heavyweight showdown between Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell and "The Gentleman" Chazz Witherspoon in the co-main event, and appearances by young talents Shawn "Showtime" Porter, Michael "Baby Face" Faragon, Lavarn Harvell, Michael Perez, Julian Williams and Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco.
Lightweight Omar "Panterita" Figueroa (14-0-1, 11 KOs) of Weslaco, Texas returned to a hero's welcome after a his big win from Friday night at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The contest was televised by Showtime. Figueroa stopped previously undefeated Michael "Mikey" Perez (15-1) after six rounds.
By Jake Donovan - In what is becoming a recurring theme as of late, Luis Ramos Jr. survived yet another tough test in his progressing career. The 23-year old prospect survived a rocky start and cuts from two separate headbutts to take a well-earned unanimous decision over Raymundo Beltran in their 10-round main event Friday evening at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. Scores were 97-93 (twice) and 96-94 in their Showtime-televised headliner. The level of opposition has progressively increased in Ramos’ young career, enduring a trio of tough tests in a 2011 campaign that proved his mettle. Beltran only added to that run, coming out fighting from the opening bell with the intent of making things as uncomfortable as possible for the Santa Ana (CA)-based lightweight.
Omar Figueroa, averaging 81 punches thrown per round, broke down Michael Perez. Perez landed half his power shots, but couldn’t deal with Figueroa’s constant pressure. ShoStats are provided by CompuBox.