On the bumper Zab Judah-Lucas Matthysse card in Newark, NJ local Michael “The Artist” Perez 9-0-1(4) makes his fourth appearance of the year in a Lightweight battle with experienced Colombian Hevinson Herrera 14-6-1(9). Perez 20, will be looking to add another victory in his march to the top.
Hello Mikey, welcome to 15rounds.com
Anson Wainwright – You have a fight with Veteran Hevinson Herrera. What can you tell us about this fight and what do you expect from Reyes?
Mikey Perez – I’m expecting a explosive fight
Anson Wainwright – You’ve been a pro for two years now. How have you found it so far?
Mikey Perez – I found the pro’s to be more comfortable for me.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your amateur career, what titles you won and what your final record was?
Mikey Perez – I won the 2003 Silver gloves nationals and the 2008 golden gloves nationals, and my record was 112-10.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your team, who is your manager, trainer, promoter & what gym do you regularly train at?
Mikey Perez – My manager is Jesus Perez my father; My trainer is Aroz Gist, who everybody calls Terrific. I’m signed to Golden Boy Promotions and train at Global Boxing.
Anson Wainwright – You’ve already been on a couple of big cards including Maidana-Ortiz & Mayweather-Marquez. What can you tell us about those experiences?
Mikey Perez – Being on such big cards has been a blessing and all there doing is preparing me for the future.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about how you first got into Boxing?
Mikey Perez – My father put me in boxing as a birthday present at the age of seven and I just fell in love with the sport.
Anson Wainwright – What are your hobbies and Interests away from Boxing?
Mikey Perez – My hobbies and interest away from boxing is school; I’m currently going to Essex County College and majoring in physical therapy.
Anson Wainwright – What are your goals in Boxing?
Mikey Perez – My goals in boxing is to make history, keep the sport alive and become an undisputed world champ.
Thanks for your time.
Anson Wainwright
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