Manuel Pérez (boxer)

Manuel Pérez (born May 28, 1984) is an American professional boxer.

Manuel Pérez
Born	(1984-05-28) May 28, 1984 (age 41) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Other names	Manos de La Muerte
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	43
Wins	29
Wins by KO	7
Losses	12
Draws	2

Early life

Perez was born in Honolulu, where his father was stationed in the military, one of 11 children, but he has essentially been estranged from his parents since he was young after problems in the home led to Perez, then 9, and his siblings moving to Denver, Colorado, where his aunt and uncle — David and Hilda Medina — became his legal guardians.^[1] He dropped out of high school at an early age.

Pro career

On October 17, 2009^[2] Manuel Lost by 7th round T.K.O. to Undefeated Prospect Brandon Rios, after once before having pulled out a draw against Rios.^[3]

Personal life

Perez is in a music video for the song "Yes My Lord" by Lounge Lo who is affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan.^[4]