Former world champion and fan favorite Alfredo “Perro” Angulo (26-8, 21 KOs) returns on June 11 against Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (40-29-1, 32 KOs) at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta. The 39-year-old Angulo, who now resides in Coachella, California via Mexicali, Mexico, wants one more chance against a big-name opponent.
“I feel good. My body is reacting how I expect and I feel really good. This is a short-term notice, but I am very motivated. I feel like I have nothing to lose and I will give it my all,” said Angulo.
“I am used to fighting in bigger arenas, but I have been inactive for two years, and I need this forum to give a good performance to get a bigger opportunity. I want to get a feel for myself, body and reflexes. I do want to end my career with my hand up high. We have a plan. This is a fight to get a better fight.
“It motivates me to keep fighting. Most importantly, I have that dog fight in me, and I want to see if I still have that in me. After the fight, we will make a decision on whether to go on based on this performance.
“I think [Monterrosa] is Colombian and a warrior. He will give me a good fight. It takes me back to when I fought Richard Gutierrez. Colombians are warriors and have a big heart.”
Breaks my heart to see humble fighters like Angulo continue to fight after such brutal beatings…
Tough to watch. Mr. Angulo, you are wrong if you think you have nothing to lose. Unless you don’t value your health and well being. Get out of the damn ring and move on with life.
I hope Angulo either loses a very low contact fight or has a draw against Munoz which convinces him to finally hang up the gloves. I have no problem with most fighters at advanced ages continuing on for whatever reason as long as they do so at a certain level, I do have a problem with Angulo doing it though with all of the damage that he’s taken in his career. He’s a grown ass man, he can do whatever he wants, but I wish he’d want to do something else.
YA KNOW MONEY IS TRULY THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL… ME I STILL WORK AT 73 B3CAUSE I DON’T LIKE SITTING AROUND GETTING OLD… IF THIS IS WHAT ANGULO LIKES THEN GOD BLESS HIM…. I JUST WORRY ABOUT THAT MAN’S HEALTH… IT IS HIS DECISION SO I STAND BY HIM… GOOD LUCK MY MAN JUST BE CAREFUL…. AND THIS IS CHIPPERRRRRRRRRRR
Money isn’t the root of all evil. The lack of money is root of all evil.
Hats off to you for your perseverance for working at age 73 no matter the reason. My father is 74 and enjoys working to keep his mind fresh, body moving, and loves to help people. Have a great day today.
The lack of money is the root of all evil that’s why he’s stepping back in the ring.
Win, lose, or draw this fight, the only big names fights going forward that Angulo fights will be exploiting his name. At this point, it will only be aspiring contenders, I doubt any big names would be willing to fight him. Boxing has become slightly more ethical in recent years, not much, just a little. 39 isn’t astronomically old, but that guy has been through wars upon wars and has absorbed much punishment.
Has been fun to watch but can’t have too much left. Beating this opponent wouldn’t really provide a reason to continue fighting.
I was surprised by the fact that Ángulo is only 39. Also his record, which I’ve never really paid attention to. I would have guessed double digit losses by now.
I hope he gets a few good paydays before he hangs them up for good. He always came in ready to go and give people their money’s worth.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.