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
| 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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