Isidro Pérez
Isidro Pérez (May 24, 1964 – January 9, 2013) was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. Pérez is a former two-time WBO Flyweight Champion.[1]
| Isidro Pérez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Isidro Pérez |
| Nickname(s) | Sid |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | May 24, 1964 Guerrero, Mexico |
| Died | January 9, 2013 (aged 48) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 69 |
| Wins | 57 |
| Wins by KO | 41 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In May 1986, Isidro won the Mexican National Light Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Jorge Cano.
WBC Light Flyweight Championship
In his first World Championship attempt he lost a very disputed twelve-round decision to Jung-Koo Chang in Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea.
WBO Flyweight Championship
On August 18, 1990 Pérez won the WBO Flyweight Championship by upsetting Puerto Rico's Angel Rosario with a twelfth round T.K.O. in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Death
Isidro Pérez was reported to have died in Mexico in January 2013,[2] he was reported missing earlier. Perez's friends and family have not heard from him in months previous to reporting him missing and he has not cashed a pension check since September 2012. Date of death was not reported.
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| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Elvis Álvarez |
WBO flyweight champion August 18, 1990 - March 18, 1992 |
Succeeded by Pat Clinton |