Albuquerque's Perez faces Philippines' Domingo for IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title

The two boxers will square off in Albuquerque for the coveted regional championship belt.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a boxing match between two flyweight fighters, with their bodies and faces fractured into abstract shapes and planes of color.Two rising flyweight contenders square off in a high-stakes regional title fight, with the winner earning a shot at a world championship.Albuquerque Today

Albuquerque native Abraham Perez will take on Esneth Domingo of the Philippines in a high-stakes flyweight title fight for the IBF Inter-Continental championship. The bout is scheduled to take place in Perez's hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why it matters

This fight represents a major opportunity for both Perez and Domingo to take a step closer to a world title shot. The IBF Inter-Continental belt is a prestigious regional championship that can serve as a springboard to bigger things in the flyweight division.

The details

Perez, a 27-year-old local favorite, has compiled an impressive 18-1 professional record with 12 knockouts. He'll be looking to defend his home turf against the 24-year-old Domingo, who owns a 15-2 record with 9 KOs and is considered one of the top flyweight prospects from the Philippines.

  • The fight is scheduled for April 4, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The players

Abraham Perez

A 27-year-old professional boxer from Albuquerque, New Mexico who holds an 18-1 record with 12 knockouts.

Esneth Domingo

A 24-year-old professional boxer from the Philippines who has a 15-2 record with 9 knockouts and is considered one of the top flyweight prospects from his country.

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What’s next

The winner of this fight will likely earn a shot at the full IBF flyweight world title in their next bout.

The takeaway

This regional title fight between Perez and Domingo represents an important opportunity for both boxers to take a major step forward in their professional careers and move closer to a world championship opportunity.