World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Cuban heavyweight returns to the ring Prizefigher champion Mike Perez has been handed a slot on David Price’s Echo Arena bout against American Tony Thompson - ending fourteen months of frustration for the undefeated southpaw. Perez, 27, boasts an undefeated record of 18 wins, with 12 stoppages and bulldozed his way to an impressive Matchroom tournament victory in May 2011, but has since found it hard to capitalize on his success with only a solitary win over Friday Ahunanya since. The Ireland-based bruiser adds a welcome dose of clout to the Liverpool card, which so far has twelve bouts confirmed for the February 23rd BoxNation show, including Darren Hamilton v Steve Williams for the British light-welterweight belt and local fighter Kevin Satchell. ‘The Platinum Kid’ Adil Anwar also appears on the night as he looks to seal a match-up with the winner of Hamilton v Williams after amassing an 18-1 record on his way to English title and si...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘The Rebel’ out of December 1 clash Undefeated ex-Prizefighter champion Mike Perez has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming acid test against former world title holder Ruslan Chagaev in Germany after injuring his shoulder, according to promoter Felix Sturm. The heavyweight contest was due to take place at the Burg-Waechter Castello in Dusseldorf and it is not yet known whether a replacement will be called up at late notice to oppose one-time WBA champion Chagaev. Perez, 27, is currently touted as one of the best prospects around in the top division, although the southpaw has fought just twice in the 18 months since claiming the Prizefighter – Internationals crown in May 2011.

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘The Rebel’ improves to 18-0 Heavyweight contender Mike Perez scored a routine points win last night on his American debut at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California against Friday ‘The 13 th ’ Ahunanya. The 26 year-old had too much skill for the US-based Nigerian and took every round on the judges’ scorecards to keep his unbeaten record intact and enhance his reputation stateside. 2011 has been a standout year for the Ireland-based Cuban, who has racked up six wins in the calendar year along with claiming the Prizefighter – Internationals trophy and a cheque for £32,000. The southpaw may now be ready to seek out some fringe titles in 2012, with a view to adding some bigger names to his CV and eventually step up to world title level in the next eighteen months. .

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Prizefighter champion willing to meet British title holder Ireland-based Cuban heavyweight Mike Perez is open to starting negotiations with double champion Tyson Fury in the near future but wants a distinctly bigger offer than what was on the table to fight Fury earlier this month. The undefeated 25 year-old had the chance to share the ring with the Commonwealth and Lonsdale Belt holder on September 17 th but turned down the deal which was then offered to Nicolai Firtha and accepted. Fury, 23, took the Amercian out in five rounds and is now looking to get back in the ring on November 12 th with Perez thought to be one of several fighters in the frame. Perez (16-0) has expressed his interest in the bout after being out of the ring since his triumph in the eight-man Prizefighter tournament last May and would like Fury to up the stakes in order to seal the deal to put their unbeaten records on the line. "Put you money where your mou...