Best fights of Mike Perez
Over 18 years as a professional, Mike Perez has compiled a 32-3-1 (22) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Perez defeats Magomed Abdusalamov
On November 2, 2013 Mike Perez fought Magomed Abdusalamov for the WBC-USNBC heavyweight title. Perez was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and Abdusalamov was 32 with a record of 18-0. Perez was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Abdusalamov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Perez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Mike Perez KOs Tye Fields in 42 seconds
On May 7, 2011 Mike Perez faced Tye Fields in a heavyweight bout. Perez was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Fields was 36 with a record of 47-3. Perez was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Fields was on a 2-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Tye Fields via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Mike Perez defeats Keith Tapia
On October 20, 2018 Mike Perez fought Keith Tapia for the vacant WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight title. Perez was 33 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Tapia was 28 with a record of 18-1. Both Perez and Tapia were coming off a win. Perez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Mike Perez KOs Viktor Biscak in 29 seconds
On June 10, 2017 Mike Perez faced Viktor Biscak in a heavyweight bout. Perez was 31 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Biscak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was coming off a loss. Perez stopped Viktor Biscak via KO in the 1st round.
5. Mike Perez KOs Tony Salam
On August 13, 2021 Mike Perez fought Tony Salam for the vacant WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title. Perez was 35 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Salam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Tony Salam via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Mike Perez KOs Pablo Matias Magrini in 30 seconds
On February 17, 2018 Mike Perez faced Pablo Matias Magrini in a cruiserweight bout. Perez was 32 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Magrini was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was coming off a loss. Perez stopped Pablo Matias Magrini via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Mike Perez draws with Carlos Takam
On January 18, 2014 Mike Perez defended his WBC-USNBC heavyweight title against Carlos Takam. Perez was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Takam was 33 with a record of 29-1. Perez was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Takam was on a 11-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
8. Mike Perez KOs Adnan Deronja
On August 5, 2023 Mike Perez faced Adnan Deronja in a cruiserweight bout. Perez was 37 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Deronja was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Adnan Deronja via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Mike Perez KOs Rashad Karimov
On October 14, 2023 Mike Perez faced Rashad Karimov in a cruiserweight bout. Perez was 37 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Karimov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Rashad Karimov via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Mike Perez KOs Israel Duffus in 34 seconds
On December 15, 2024 Mike Perez faced Israel Duffus in a cruiserweight bout. Perez was 39 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Duffus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Perez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Israel Duffus via TKO in the 1st round.