Perez Stops Herrera in Eight!

Lares, Puerto Rico (February 6, 2011) – Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez of Newark, NJ notched his twelfth victory as a professional following an impressive 8th round stoppage over game Marcos Herrera Friday evening at the Coliseo Felix Mendez in Lares, PR.

Fighting for the first time in what he calls his second hometown, Perez was in control from the opening bell. The former amateur star consistently tagged Herrera with a plethora of punches to both the body and head, while displaying solid defensive reflexes to avoid many return shots. Herrera hung in tough and never stopped fighting until a vicious right hook from Perez badly staggered him. A follow up onslaught forced Referee Ramon Pena to halt bout at 1:36 of the 8th and final round.

“I wasn’t looking for the knockout, I just planned to punish him over eight rounds,” said Perez, who appeared on Telefutura’s “Solo Boxeo Tecate” series for the second straight time. “I saw the opportunity to stop him after I landed the right hook and the fans were happy to see the bout end early.”

Perez, 12-0-1 NC (6 KO’s), also acknowledged that at 21, there’s plenty of room for improvement.

“I am learning something new and getting better every fight, so I am going to continue working tirelessly until I become a world champion.”

Perez’ next bout will be announced shortly.

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Perez Returns February 4 in Puerto Rico!

By E.A. Sirota

Coming off the toughest test of his young career, Newark's Michael Angelo "The Artist" Perez (11-0, 5 KO) is excited to be fighting in Puerto Rico again next Friday. The bout will take place in Lares, the hometown of Perez's parents, and will be televised on Telefutura. The Golden Boy promoted lightweight is returning to Puerto Rico after defeating the dangerous Jose Hernandez in an exciting 8 round decision this past December. His opponent has not been finalized, but Marcos Herrera of Colorado is penciled in for now.

"I was surprised at how much love they showed me" Perez said of how well he was received by the Puerto Rican fans,"even though it was my first time fighting down there, it was sold out and that's why we're going back." Perez expects an even better turnout in the place he was almost born. "My mother was 8 months pregnant when she came here, so I tell people, "I was made in Puerto Rico."'

Even though he enjoys fighting in his second home, and a place he visits whenever he has the opportunity, Perez is eager to fight on one of the upcoming cards at Newark's Prudential Center. "I've fought all over the place LA, Vegas, Texas but I've only fought in Jersey three times. I'd like to give my family and friends another chance to come out and support me."


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