Driven by an unbreakable spirit, Abraham “The Hammer” Perez has established himself as an elite force in the flyweight division, carrying a story defined by incredible resilience. Long before turning professional, Perez built an exceptional amateur foundation, capturing the prestigious National Golden Gloves championship and winning the 2019 U.S. Olympic Trials. However, his most profound battle took place entirely outside the ring when he survived a terrifying, near-fatal drowning accident during a training regimen that left him in a coma for several days; his full recovery and return to elite athletic form remains one of the most inspiring comeback stories in modern boxing. Since stepping into the professional ranks, Perez has collected a dominant array of regional hardware—including the IBA World, WBC Youth Silver, NABF, and IBF Inter-Continental flyweight titles—while turning back highly regarded opponents like Esneth Domingo and Fernando Diaz. “The Hammer” reached a definitive career milestone in a high-stakes main event showdown at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Executionally dictating the pace with superior speed, footwork, and precise counter-punching, Perez secured a major 12-round split decision upset over veteran champion Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez to capture the WBA Interim World Flyweight Title. Now reigning as a newly crowned world champion, the undefeated Albuquerque native continues to honor his faith and cement his place on the global boxing stage.
Driven by an unbreakable spirit, Abraham “The Hammer” Perez has established himself as an elite force in the flyweight division, carrying a story defined by incredible resilience. Long before turning professional, Perez built an exceptional amateur foundation, capturing the prestigious National Golden Gloves championship and winning the 2019 U.S. Olympic Trials. However, his most profound battle took place entirely outside the ring when he survived a terrifying, near-fatal drowning accident during a training regimen that left him in a coma for several days; his full recovery and return to elite athletic form remains one of the most inspiring comeback stories in modern boxing. Since stepping into the professional ranks, Perez has collected a dominant array of regional hardware—including the IBA World, WBC Youth Silver, NABF, and IBF Inter-Continental flyweight titles—while turning back highly regarded opponents like Esneth Domingo and Fernando Diaz. “The Hammer” reached a definitive career milestone in a high-stakes main event showdown at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Executionally dictating the pace with superior speed, footwork, and precise counter-punching, Perez secured a major 12-round split decision upset over veteran champion Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez to capture the WBA Interim World Flyweight Title. Now reigning as a newly crowned world champion, the undefeated Albuquerque native continues to honor his faith and cement his place on the global boxing stage.