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Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins (March 3, 1937 – May 10, 2012) was an American light welterweight boxer. He compiled an amateur boxing record of 26–10.

Professional career

Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Perkins turned professional in 1956. He was 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.[1] 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 Hernández in 1965. He never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 1975. His record was 74-20-3 with 21 knockouts.

Death

Perkins, who suffered from dementia and diabetes, died on May 10, 2012.[2]

Honors

Perkins was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.[3][4]

Professional boxing record

See also

References

  1. ^ "Eddie Perkins - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ Reese, Ronnie (May 17, 2012). "Boxing champion became mentor". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Duran, Eddie Perkins, Matthew Saad Muhammad and Julian Jackson to be inducted in World Boxing Hall of Fame on Oct 14". Archived from the original on October 10, 2006. Retrieved July 14, 2008.
  4. ^ Boxing News - 24 hours/day - Reload often! Archived 2008-06-10 at the Wayback Machine

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