Darleys Pérez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pérez and the second or maternal family name is Ballesta.

Darleys Gregorio Pérez Ballesta (born September 14, 1983) is a Colombian professional boxer who held the WBA lightweight title in 2015. As an amateur he represented Colombia at the 2008 Summer Olympics as a lightweight.

Darleys Pérez
Born	Darleys Gregorio Pérez Ballesta (1983-09-14) September 14, 1983 San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	43
Wins	34
Wins by KO	22
Losses	7
Draws	2
Medal record Men's Boxing Representing Colombia South American Games 2006 Buenos Aires Lightweight

Amateur career

At the South American Games 2006 he won the gold medal vs Éverton Lopes (13:11). At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost at a qualifier (13:16) and the quarterfinals of the main event to world champion Yordenis Ugás (4:8) in a tight contest.

At the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships he upset heavy favourite Olexandr Klyuchko (13:10) and knocked out two successive opponents but lost to Kim Song Guk from North Korea {6:23} in the final. He clinched a berth at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, narrowly losing to eventual gold medallist Aleksei Tishchenko at the quarter-finals stage. He turned professional in 2009 following his Olympic campaign, with an impressive amateur record of 82 wins and 7 losses.

Professional career

Darleys Pérez turned professional in 2009, where he competes in the lightweight division. Following a string of knockout victories over domestic Colombian fighters, Pérez debuted in America where he defeated a number of lightweight contenders to earn a shot at the WBA Interim Lightweight title against former super-featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, also undefeated. In an uninspired yet close contest, Gamboa edged the Colombian over the distance to hand Pérez his first loss in 28 fights. However, Pérez fought for the WBA Interim Lightweight title once again two fights later and won the belt with a decisive points victory over Argenis Lopez, before being promoted to WBA Lightweight champion due to Richar Abril being stripped of his title in 2015. Pérez' first defence of the WBA belt came against tough underdog Anthony Crolla in Manchester, where Crolla sought to win the world title following a life-threatening injury sustained in an incursion with burglars the previous Christmas. In a competitive yet controversial bout, many thought Crolla had done enough to secure a decision victory but Pérez was fortunate to come away from Manchester with a draw on the cards. A rematch subsequently followed in Manchester, during which Crolla upset Pérez by knocking him out with a crisp body punch in the 5th round, taking the Colombian's WBA belt in the process. Pérez followed up the second loss of his career with a knockout win over domestic rival Ubadel Soto in Colombia to take his record to 33 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record

43 fights	34 wins	7 losses
By knockout	22	5
By decision	12	2
Draws	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
43	Loss	34–7–2	Juan Narvaez	RTD	8 (10)	Feb 17, 2024	Club La Pradera, Carmen de Apicala, Colombia
42	Loss	34–6–2	Brayan Santander	UD	8	Jan 20, 2024	Restaurante Bar Don Juan, Carmen de Apicala, Colombia
41	Loss	34–5–2	Shakhram Giyasov	KO	1 (10), 0:41	Aug 24, 2019	Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
40	Win	34–4–2	Felipe Lares	KO	7 (8), 1:02	Nov 22, 2018	Hilton Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia
39	Loss	33–4–2	Maxim Dadashev	TKO	10 (10), 1:49	Jun 9, 2018	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38	Loss	33–3–2	Luke Campbell	TKO	9 (12), 1:28	Apr 29, 2017	Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
37	Draw	33–2–2	Maurice Hooker	SD	10	Nov 19, 2016	T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	For NABO light welterweight title
36	Win	33–2–1	Ubadel Soto	KO	2 (8)	May 20, 2016	Coliseo Municipal, Caucasia, Colombia
35	Loss	32–2–1	Anthony Crolla	KO	5 (12), 2:30	Nov 21, 2015	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.	Lost WBA lightweight title
34	Draw	32–1–1	Anthony Crolla	MD	12	Jul 18, 2015	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.	Retained WBA lightweight title
33	Win	32–1	Jonathan Maicelo	UD	12	Jan 9, 2015	Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.	Retained WBA interim lightweight title
32	Win	31–1	Jaider Parra	KO	6 (12), 1:29	Oct 24, 2014	Coliseo Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia	Retained WBA interim lightweight title
31	Win	30–1	Argenis Lopez	UD	12	Jun 28, 2014	Sheraton Hotel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic	Won vacant WBA interim lightweight title
30	Win	29–1	Dunis Linan	UD	8	Dec 6, 2013	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
29	Loss	28–1	Yuriorkis Gamboa	UD	12	Jun 8, 2013	Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada	For vacant WBA interim lightweight title
28	Win	28–0	Julio Camano	UD	8	Mar 9, 2013	Coliseo Mario de León, Cerete, Colombia
27	Win	27–0	Kelly Figueroa	UD	8	Nov 30, 2012	Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
26	Win	26–0	Bahodir Mamadjonov	SD	10	Aug 10, 2012	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
25	Win	25–0	Alain Hernandez	KO	2 (8), 2:59	Apr 6, 2012	DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
24	Win	24–0	Fernando Trejo	UD	8	Dec 2, 2011	Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
23	Win	23–0	Oscar Meza	RTD	6 (10), 3:00	Sep 30, 2011	Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
22	Win	22–0	Baudel Cardenas	KO	1 (6), 1:08	Jul 22, 2011	DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
21	Win	21–0	Wilson Alcorro	TKO	7 (10), 1:33	Jun 24, 2011	Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
20	Win	20–0	Jose Reyes	UD	8	Apr 29, 2011	Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
19	Win	19–0	Alejandro Heredia	UD	10	Feb 5, 2011	Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
18	Win	18–0	Ramesis Gil	TKO	4 (8), 2:14	Dec 10, 2010	Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Ernesto Vasquez Batioja	TKO	1 (10), 2:38	Oct 30, 2010	Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia
16	Win	16–0	Edixon Garcia	UD	10	Oct 1, 2010	Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
15	Win	15–0	Erwin Romero	KO	2 (8), 1:37	Jun 25, 2010	Estadio de Softbol, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
14	Win	14–0	Pascual Salgado	TKO	5 (8)	Mar 5, 2010	Estadio de Softbol, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
13	Win	13–0	Edinson Teheran	UD	8	Feb 12, 2010	Campito de Bocagrande, Cartagena, Colombia
12	Win	12–0	Edwin Ortiz	KO	1 (8), 1:06	Dec 17, 2009	Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
11	Win	11–0	Patricio Antonio Pedrero	TKO	1 (11), 1:55	Nov 19, 2009	La Macarena, Medellin, Colombia	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
10	Win	10–0	Jose Miranda	TKO	2 (8), 1:38	Oct 23, 2009	Hotel Pradomar, Barranquilla, Colombia
9	Win	9–0	Evaristo Tordecilla	TKO	1 (8), 1:58	Sep 12, 2009	San Pedro de Uraba, Colombia
8	Win	8–0	Reynaldo Esquivia	TKO	1 (8), 1:33	Aug 21, 2009	Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
7	Win	7–0	Dunis Linan	UD	6	Jun 20, 2009	Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
6	Win	6–0	Samir Torres	TKO	4 (8), 1:04	May 29, 2009	Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
5	Win	5–0	Devinson Guerra	TKO	4 (8), 1:40	May 15, 2009	Hotel Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
4	Win	4–0	Luis Diaz	KO	1 (6), 2:54	Apr 3, 2009	Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
3	Win	3–0	Daniel Mercado	KO	2 (4), 2:45	Mar 20, 2009	Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
2	Win	2–0	Miguel Pacheco	KO	2 (4)	Mar 6, 2009	Centro Recreacional Las Vegas, Barranquilla, Colombia
1	Win	1–0	Edwin Ortiz	KO	2 (4), 2:17	Feb 14, 2009	Puerto Colombia, Colombia

See also

• List of world lightweight boxing champions

External links

• Boxing record for Darleys Pérez from BoxRec (registration required)
• Darleys Pérez at Olympedia
• Darleys Perez at Olympics.com