Eddie Perkins (born March 3, 1937 in Clarksdale, MS) was an American light welterweight boxer. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional boxing The light welterweight class (also called junior welterweight or super lightweight) is a weight division in professional boxing
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Professional career
Perkins turned professional in 1956 and captured the 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 WBC 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. Carlos Hernández or Carlos Hernandez may refer to Carlos Hernandez (boxer (born 1971 Carlos Hernández (soccer (born 1982 He never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 1975.
Honors
Perkins was elected into the IBHOF in 2008. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall [1]
| 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 |