Eddie Perkins
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 World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight title with a decision win over Duilio Loi in 1962, but lost the belt in a rematch later that year. In 1963 he then captured the World Boxing Council and WBA 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.[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]
| Preceded by Duilio Loi |
WBA Light Welterweight Champion 14 Sep 1962– 15 Dec 1962 |
Succeeded by Duilio Loi |
| Preceded by Roberto Cruz |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion 15 Jun 1963– 18 Jan 1965 |
Succeeded by Carlos Hernandez |
| Preceded by Roberto Cruz |
WBA Light Welterweight Champion 15 Jun 1963– 18 Jan 1965 |
Succeeded by Carlos Hernandez |
References
- ↑
- ↑ 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!