Eddie Perkins
Eddie Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eddie Perkins 3 March 1937 |
| Died | 10 May 2012 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in / 165cm |
| Reach | 68″ / 173cm |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 97 |
| Wins | 74 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Draws | 3 |
Eddie Perkins (March 3, 1937 – May 10, 2012) was an American light welterweight boxer.
Perkins was born on March 3, 1937 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He compiled an amateur boxing record of 26-10.[1]
Professional career
Perkins turned professional in 1956. Managed by Johnny Coulon and captured the Lineal and WBA light welterweight titles with a decision win over Duilio Loi in 1962, but lost the belt in a rematch later that year.[2] In 1963 he then captured the Lineal, WBA and World Boxing Council light welterweight titles with a decision win over Roberto Cruz. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Carlos Morocho Hernandez in 1965. He never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 1975. His record was 74-20-2 with 21 knockouts.
Death
Perkins, who suffered from dementia and diabetes, died on May 10, 2012.[3]
Honors
Perkins was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.[4] [5]
See also
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of light welterweight boxing champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of WBC world champions
References
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Eddie Perkins - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ^ Reese, Ronnie (May 17, 2012). "Boxing champion became mentor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ Duran, Eddie Perkins, Matthew Saad Muhammad and Julian Jackson to be inducted in World Boxing Hall of Fame on Oct 14
- ^ Boxing News - 24 hours/day - Reload often! Archived 2008-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Boxing record for Eddie Perkins from BoxRec (registration required)
- Eddie Perkins - CBZ Profile
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