Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins (March 3, 1937 – May 10, 2012) was an American light welterweight boxer. He compiled an amateur boxing record of 26–10.

Professional career Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Perkins turned professional in 1956. He was managed by Johnny Coulon and captured the Lineal and WBA light welterweight titles 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 Lineal, WBA and World Boxing Council light welterweight titles with a decision win over Roberto Cruz. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Carlos Morocho Hernández in 1965. He never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 1975. His record was 74–20–3 with 21 knockouts.

Death Perkins, who suffered from dementia and diabetes, died on May 10, 2012.

Honors Perkins was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

Professional boxing record

Titles in boxing Major world titles NYSAC light welterweight champion (140 lbs) WBA light welterweight champion (140 lbs) (2×) WBC light welterweight champion (140 lbs)

The Ring magazine titles The Ring light welterweight champion (140 lbs)

Regional/International titles NABF welterweight champion (147 lbs)

Undisputed titles Undisputed light welterweight champion (2×)