Perez, a two-time WBA flyweight challenger in the 1990s, was taken to school by Dunne, who was awarded every round in the contest by the three judges. They all scored it 60-54 for the baby-faced Dubliner, who’s 24.
“I boxed my way to victory and dominated from round one to round six against a guy with more knockouts [21] then I have fights,” Dunne said after returning to his Los Angeles home at the weekend.
The easy result upped his record to 11-0 (8 KOs) and means that he’ll now be able to accept California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s invitation to meet Angelo Torres on a $5,000-per-table charity show at the Marconi Automative Museum in Los Angeles on March 27.
“I felt really strong and didn’t take any chances or make any mistakes,” Dunne said of his performance against Perez. “He was a rough opponent. He caught me low a few times.”
Dunne showed a tight defense and quick hands, while landing a series of double left hooks and right, and a rapid left jab.
Despite appearing in his 43rd professional fight, Perez was unable to solve Dunne’s style as his record fell to 25-17-1.
The victor was more than pleased with his effort, considering Perez’s credentials.
“This was his 43rd fight and for me to be in with a guy of his caliber and do the things I was doing, I’m really happy,” he said.