In the main event, Perez improved to 15-0 (7 KOs) with the split decision victory over Gonzalez, who fell to 29-5-1 (14 KOs) after 12 competitive rounds.
Gonzalez had the lead in the opening lap, while Perez responded by taking second. Perez began to establish control during the middle rounds, taking out Gonzalez from the fourth to the sixth.
In the seventh round, Gonzalez landed a right hook to the body, but Perez answered with combinations of his own to secure another round. From the eighth to the tenth, Perez’s superior hand speed continued to make the difference as swelling developed under Gonzalez’s right eye.
Perez kept the momentum going in the eleventh round and once again outboxed Gonzalez. The twelfth and final round was the most competitive of the fight, but Perez seemed to do enough to finish the show strong.
The judges scored the bout 115-113 for Gonzalez and twice 115-113 for Perez.
Referee: Chris Young.
In the co-main event, WBO no. 8-ranked lightweight Joshua “Double J” Pagan improved to 16-0 (5 KOs) with a unanimous decision victory over Rodolfo Bustamante, who dropped to 23-2-1 (13 KOs) after 10 rounds.
Pagan controlled the first two rounds with his superior activity. In the third round, he landed several unanswered punches before Bustamante connected with a right hand late in the frame. Pagan had a dominant fourth round, consistently taking out Bustamante and hurting him in the closing minute.
Pagan continued to dictate the pace in the fifth round, finishing with a strong offensive burst. During the closing seconds of the seventh, Pagan landed four punches while Bustamante responded with several missed attempts. Bustamante suffered a cut over his left eyebrow in the eighth round.
Bustamante enjoyed his best success in the ninth when Pagan took a more defensive approach. However, Pagan finished strong in the tenth and final round to seal the win.
The judges scored the fight 99-91, 100-90 and 98-92.
Referee: Ben Rodriguez.
WBO NABO middleweight champion Troy “Transformer” Isley improved to 16-0 (6 KOs), stopping Leonardo Di Stefano, 17-8 (14 KOs), in the fifth round of their scheduled 10-round bout.
Featherweight slugger Shannel “The Sniper” Butler, 7-0 (3 KOs), was set to face Mayerlin “La Monita” Rivas, 17-6-3 (11 KOs), in an eight-round bout.
Heavyweight Bryant “By-By” Jennings, 26-4 (15 KOs), the former IBF International and WBO NABO champion, was scheduled to meet Robert Sims, 12-6-1 (3 KOs), in an eight-round bout.
Super welterweight Jaquan “King Quan” McElroy improved to 7-0 (2 KOs) with a unanimous decision victory over Damian Munoz, who fell 4-3 (2 KOs) after six rounds.
McElroy showed an impressive array of skills in the opening round against the taller Munoz. He outboxed Munoz in the second round before absorbing a right hand to the chin in the closing minute. McElroy maintained control in the third round.
In the fourth round, McElroy fought effectively from the ropes, landing a series of blows to both the head and body. During the fifth round, he connected with several uppercuts that drew blood from Munoz’s nose.
McElroy dominated most of the sixth and final round before Munoz landed a right hand with one minute remaining. McElroy closed strong to secure the win.
All three judges scored the match 60-54.
Referee: Ansel Stewart.
Heavyweight southpaw Sardius Simmons improved to 9-0 (5 KOs) with a stoppage victory over Walter Burns, 8-4 (6 KOs), in their scheduled six-round bout.
Bantamweight Caleb Tirado improved to 2-0 (1 KO) after six competitive rounds with a decision victory over Osmar Rodriguez, who fell to 6-7 (2 KOs).
Tirado switched to southpaw during the first two rounds and had a slight edge in a spirited contest. In the third round, he used his movement effectively as he continued to outwork Rodriguez, who had never been stopped.
Rodriguez enjoyed a strong fourth round, outpointing Tirado. Tirado regained control in the fifth and used his footwork and hand speed to take the round.
The sixth and final round was highly contested, but Tirado seemed to do enough to secure the decision.
The judges scored the match twice 58-55 and 58-56.
Referee: Ben Rodriguez.
Ring Announcer: Thomas Driver.
