Meanwhile, “Smiley” Perez, 16-1-0 (5 KOs), has won eight in a row – all at 108 or 112lbs – and will be coming down to 105lbs to take on Taduran. A 27-year-old who originally hails from Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Perez most recently won a four-round technical decision over Kevin Vivas last July. His only defeat came in 2022, when he retired after the sixth round against then-prospect and current flyweight titleholder Anthony Olascuaga.
Pedro Taduran to defend 105lbs title vs. Gustavo Perez on April 3
