Eddie Hopson

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Edward Lamar Hopson (June 30, 1971 – June 20, 2022) was an American professional boxer who held the world super-featherweight title.

Early life

Hopson was born to St. Louis natives, Edward and Mittie Hopson, nee Walters.

Amateur career

Hopson took up boxing at the age of seven. Hopson earned a Junior Olympics gold medal in 1987, and was the National Golden Gloves Featherweight Champion the following year.[1] Later in 1988, he won the Olympic Trials in the featherweight division; after a semifinal victory against world amateur champion Kelcie Banks, Hopson took a 3–2 decision over Carl Daniels. However, at the Olympic Boxoffs, Hopson lost to Banks in a pair of fights; because of these losses, he did not compete in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Professional career

Known as "Fast" Eddie, Hopson turned pro in 1989 and captured the vacant International Boxing Federation super featherweight title in 1995 with a knockout win over Moises Pedroza.[2] He lost the belt in his first defense, to Tracy Harris Patterson, later that year by 2nd round technical knockout (TKO), a round in which Hopson had four knockdowns recorded against him.[3]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Win 30–2 Daniel Sarmiento UD 8 (8) 1999-11-19 Grand Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–2 Luis Alfonso Lizarraga UD 8 (8) 1999-09-10 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Eduardo Martinez TKO 6 (8) 1998-03-31 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 27–2 Santos Lopez TKO 10 (10) 1995-11-18 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Tialano Tovar PTS 8 (8) 1995-10-07 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 26–1 Tracy Harris Patterson TKO 2 (12) 1995-07-09 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Moises Pedroza KO 7 (12) 1995-04-22 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Troy Dorsey UD 12 (12) 1994-10-27 Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Ángel Aldama TD 9 (12) 1994-08-23 Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Bryan Jones TKO 5 (?) 1994-06-28 Meadowlands Convention Centre, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Alex Perez UD 12 (12) 1994-01-04 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Jesus Poll UD 10 (10) 1993-10-12 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Hector Javier Monjardin KO 6 (10) 1993-03-23 HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Alvaro Bohorquez UD 10 (10) 1993-01-09 Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Tony Duran UD 8 (8) Jul 18, 1992 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Robert Byrd KO 3 (8) May 9, 1992 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Daniel Hinojosa TKO 1 (6) 1992-02-01 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Juan Batista Bisono TKO 5 (?) Jan 10, 1992 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Chris Crespin UD 6 (6) 1991-08-30 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Brad Savage KO 1 (?) 1991-07-27 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Jesse Martinez KO 4 (6) 1991-06-14 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Miguel Melendez KO 3 (6) 1991-05-18 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Curtis Mathis UD 6 (6) 1991-04-20 Caesars, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Willie Richardson TKO 1 (6) 1991-01-19 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Carlos Marquez UD 6 (6) 1990-12-01 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Gerald Shelton UD 6 (6) 1990-04-25 Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Pablo Ramos TKO 2 (?) 1990-01-28 Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Sonny Long UD 6 (6) 1989-11-27 Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 David Moreno UD 6 (6) 1989-09-03 Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Wilfredo De La Cruz KO 3 (4) 1989-07-09 Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Richard Garcia TKO 1 (6) 1989-06-18 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Marcos Covarrubias UD 4 (4) Feb 4, 1989 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Death

Edward Hopson passed away June 20, 2022, in St. Louis, MO due to complications with pancreatitis. His family held a small service in Spanish Lake, Missouri and he is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.[4]

See also

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Sporting positions

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Golden Gloves
featherweight champion

1988 Template:S-ttl/check

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Vacant
Title last held by
Frank Avelar
NABF super-featherweight champion
January 4, 1994 – 1995
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Vacant
Title next held by
Robert Garcia

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Vacant
Title last held by
John John Molina
IBF super-featherweight champion
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