Danny Perez Ramírez
Danny Perez (born January 4, 1977 in Ventura County, California) is a professional Mexican-American boxer in the Light Middleweight division. He's the former NABF Welterweight, USBA, and WBO NABO Light Middleweight . He holds wins over contender Julio César García, the 2006 winner of ESPN's The Contender Grady Brewer, and former IBA Middleweight Champion Jose Luis Zertuche.[1]
| Danny Perez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Danny Perez |
| Nickname(s) | Dynamite |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Light Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | January 4, 1977 Ventura, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Pro career
In October 2004, Danny would go on to T.K.O. American title contender Sam Garr in just the second round, to win the NABF Welterweight Championship in Fort Worth, Texas.[2]
WBO Welterweight Championship
On October 12, 2006 Perez lost to WBO Welterweight Champion, American Antonio Margarito in Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California.[3]
Legacy
Danny Perez has fought many great fighters like Antonio Margarito (twice), Jose Luis Zertuche, Julio César García, Craig McEwan, Erislandy Lara, Jesse Brinkley, Grady Brewer, Julio César García, David Lopez, Sam Garr, and David Kamau. He lost a highly controversial majority decision to Golden Boy fighter Mcewan. He was also a victim of a bad decision by the referee Vic Drakulich in the Brinkley fight. He clearly hit him with a great body shot that had him on the canvas. It was ruled a low blow, instead of a T.K.O for Perez. Afterwards, Drakulich admitted his mistake.[4]
Early life
Danny was born and raised in Ventura, California. He grew up with " Ferocious" Fernando Vargas, and current world champion trainer Robert Garcia. They were known as the " Three Amigos." He has family in Tecate, Mexico. As a teenager, his family moved to El Cajon, California.
Return
Danny is now married and a father to 3 kids. He is retired from boxing and is the striking coach for several Pro MMA fighters. He was the striking trainer for lead actor Kevin James in the movie, " Here Comes The Boom." It was released mainstream in October, 2012 and he is also in the movie . He also was the striking trainer for The reality show, "Ultimate Fighter."