About Ray Perez
Lived 1939 – 2013 (aged 74). Ray Perez was an athlete.
Ray Perez (January 25, 1939 – March 12, 2013) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1958 to 1970. As an amateur, he competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was also the National AAU flyweight champion in 1958.
Perez turned professional in 1958. During his 12 year career he fought several boxers who became world champions namely Fighting Harada, Hiroyuki Ebihara, Walter McGowan, and Lionel Rose. Perez defeated Rose in 1966.
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Who was Ray Perez?
American boxer (1939-2013)
When was Ray Perez born?
Ray Perez was born on 25 January 1939 in Honolulu.
When did Ray Perez die?
Ray Perez died on 12 March 2013 in Sydney.
What was Ray Perez's occupation?
Ray Perez was an athlete.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Perez. https://biography.guide/ray-perez/
MLA: "Ray Perez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-perez/.
Chicago: "Ray Perez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-perez/.
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