Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins (born March 3, 1937, in Clarksdale, MS) was an American light welterweight boxer.

Professional career

Perkins turned professional in 1956 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 Hernandez in 1965. He never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 1975.

Honors

Perkins was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008. [ [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=8408&more=1 Duran, Eddie Perkins, Matthew Saad Muhammad and Julian Jackson to be inducted in World Boxing Hall of Fame on Oct 14 ] ] [ [http://www.fightnews.com/newman72.htm Boxing News - 24 hours/day - Reload often! ] ]

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