Johan Pérez (born 10 June 1983) is a Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former interim WBA Light welterweight champion.

Professional career

On December 10, 2011, Pérez defeated Fernando Castañeda by fourth round technical knockout for the vacant interim WBA light welterweight title. Then go on to lose it to Pablo César Cano.

He would go on to have a second reign, outpointing the previously undefeated Paul Spadafora by majority decision on November 30, 2013, again for the vacant title. After one successful defence he lost it to Mauricio Herrera.

Professional boxing record

45 fights27 wins15 losses
By knockout168
By decision117
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Loss27–15–2 (1)Anibal Cleto FranciscoKO4 (8)2023-12-20Pabellon de Esgrima, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
44Loss27–14–2 (1)Nahuel Gonzalo GarciaKO2 (8)2023-11-03Monaco Hotel & Resort, Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina
43Loss27–13–2 (1)Tomasz NowickiKO5 (6)2023-05-19Hala Widowiskowo - Sportowa Złotowianka, Złotów, Poland
42Loss27–12–2 (1)Ezequiel GurriaKO5 (8)2023-03-04Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
41Loss27–11–2 (1)Jonathan Jose EnizTKO2 (10)2022-07-22Pabellon Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
40Loss27–10–2 (1)Haro MatevosyanUD12 (12)2022-03-11AGON Sportpark, Charlottenburg, GermanyFor IBF Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
39Win27–9–2 (1)Asdrubal GonzalezUD6 (6)2021-10-16Gimnasio Cubierto Eduardo Pardo, Carrizal, Venezuela
38Loss26–9–2 (1)Freddy KiwittUD8 (8)2021-09-25Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
37Loss26–8–2 (1)Alessandro RigucciniKO2 (12)2021-03-19Salon SNTE 53, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
36Win26–7–2 (1)Kenin BetancourtUD8 (8)2021-02-08Gimnasio Pedro Cuggia, Caracas, Venezuela
35Win25–7–2 (1)Orlando YsayaUD8 (8)2020-02-22Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
34Loss24–7–2 (1)Dylan CharratTKO2 (8)2019-11-15Accor Hotel Arena, Paris, France
33Loss24–6–2 (1)Custio ClaytonUD10 (10)2019-06-29Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
32Win24–5–2 (1)Aristides QuinteroUD10 (10)2018-05-24Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
31Win23–5–2 (1)Jackson TorresTKO4 (8)2018-02-10Fundacion del Niño, Barcelona, Venezuela
30Loss22–5–2 (1)Fabián MaidanaUD10 (10)2017-11-01La Macarena, Medellin, Colombia
29Loss22–4–2 (1)Sadam AliUD10 (10)2017-07-29Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
28Win22–3–2 (1)Esteban AlsecoTKO1 (8)2017-03-11Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
27Win21–3–2 (1)Jose Antonio CervantesKO1 (8)2017-02-11Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
26Draw20–3–2 (1)Pedro VerduSD10 (10)2016-10-01Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
25Loss20–3–1 (1)Dmitry MikhaylenkoTKO8 (12)2015-08-08Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Lost NABA welterweight title
24Win20–2–1 (1)Humberto Mauro GutiérrezUD12 (12)2015-01-16Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, VenezuelaWon vacant NABA welterweight title
23Loss19–2–1 (1)Mauricio HerreraMD12 (12)2014-07-12MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost interim WBA light-welterweight title
22Win19–1–1 (1)Fernando Monte de OcaRTD10 (12)2014-05-10Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, VenezuelaRetained interim WBA light-welterweight title
21Win18–1–1 (1)Paul SpadaforaMD12 (12)2013-11-30Mountaineer Casino, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.Won interim WBA light-welterweight title
20Win17–1–1 (1)Yoshihiro KamegaiUD10 (10)2013-06-08Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
19Win16–1–1 (1)Steve ForbesMD10 (10)2013-01-12BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
18Loss15–1–1 (1)Pablo César CanoTD7 (12)2012-07-21Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun, Quintana Roo, MexicoLost interim WBA light-welterweight title
17Win15–0–1 (1)Fernando CastañedaTKO4 (12)2011-12-10Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, Nayarit, MexicoWon interim WBA light-welterweight title
16Win14–0–1 (1)Kenny GalarzaTKO4 (9)2011-10-22Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBA Fedelatin light-welterweight title
15Draw13–0–1 (1)Alberto MosqueraMD10 (10)2011-06-17Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
14Win13–0 (1)Noel GomezKO2 (8)2011-04-15Palacio Dorado, Panama City, Panama
13Win12–0 (1)Yader PolancoTKO1 (6)2011-03-04Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
12Win11–0 (1)Gilbert QuirosKO1 (8)2010-12-10Fight Club, Escazu, Costa Rica
11Win10–0 (1)Johnny GreavesPTS4 (4)2010-11-13M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.
10Win9–0 (1)Jose MirandaUD8 (8)2010-07-31Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
9Win8–0 (1)Azael CosioTKO2 (9)2010-03-27Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, VenezuelaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro light-welterweight title
8NC7–0 (1)Azael CosioNC3 (9)2009-11-27Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant WBA Fedebol light-welterweight title
7Win7–0Yonel EcheniqueTKO3 (6)2009-08-08Gimnasio Yuyin Luzcando, Panama City, Panama
6Win6–0Dunis LinanUD8 (8)2009-02-08Plaza Caracas El Silencio, Caracas, Venezuela
5Win5–0Franklin ArroyoKO1 (6)2007-06-16Gimnasio Mocho Navas, Petare, Venezuela
4Win4–0Catalino JulioTKO1 (4)2006-05-01Gimnasio Luis Navarro, Los Teques, Venezuela
3Win3–0Vicente SecaKO1 (6)2006-03-17El Velodromo Teo Capriles, Caracas, Venezuela
2Win2–0Luis José LeónTKO2 (4)2005-07-31Estadio del Palmar, San Mateo, Venezuela
1Win1–0Erwin RomeroKO3 (4)2005-03-05Estadio Municipal, Coro, Venezuela

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byWilliam GonzálezWBA Fedecentro light-welterweight champion March 27, 2010 – 2010 VacatedVacantTitle next held byRoberto Ortiz
VacantTitle last held byLuis Fernando UribeWBA Fedelatin light-welterweight champion October 22, 2011 – December 10, 2011 Won interim titleVacantTitle next held byKhabib Allakhverdiev
VacantTitle last held byJo Jo DanNABA welterweight champion January 16, 2015 – August 8, 2015Succeeded byDmitry Mikhaylenko
World boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byMarcos MaidanaWBA light-welterweight champion Interim title December 10, 2011 – July 21, 2012Succeeded byPablo César Cano
VacantTitle last held byPablo César CanoWBA light-welterweight champion Interim title November 30, 2013 – July 12, 2014Succeeded byMauricio Herrera