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Eric Aiken

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Eric Aiken
Born (1980-04-08) April 8, 1980 (age 44)
Other namesMighty Mouse
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins16
Wins by KO12
Losses11
Draws1
No contests1

Eric Aiken (born April 8, 1980 in Marysville, Ohio) is a former professional boxer. He is the former IBF world featherweight champion.

Early life

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According to the February 1, 2008 broadcast of Friday Night Fights on ESPN2, Aiken was a paralegal before turning professional. As an amateur, he trained at the Alexandria Boxing Club. During his amateur career, Aiken compiled a 97-5 record with 47 knockouts. In addition, he won numerous state titles, the Mayor's Cup and the Nationals twice.

Pro career

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On April 1, 2006, Aiken defeated former IBF bantamweight champion Tim Austin by sixth-round TKO. Only one month later (on May 13, 2006), Aiken challenged undefeated IBF featherweight champion Valdemir Pereira for the title. In the bout, Aiken knocked down Pereira in rounds four and five. Throughout the bout, Pereira hit Aiken with shots that were below the belt, and he was penalized one point in rounds six and seven. After another below the belt shot by Pereira in round eight, the referee disqualified him, and Aiken was awarded the title.[1]

Aiken lost the title on September 2, 2006 against Robert Guerrero.[2]

On February 1, 2008, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Aiken lost to Monty Meza-Clay by seventh-round technical knockout.

Professional boxing record

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29 fights 16 wins 11 losses
By knockout 12 6
By decision 3 5
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Loss 16–11–1 (1) Adam Lopez TKO 2 (4), 2:09 2015-12-12 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
28 Loss 16–10–1 (1) Bayan Jargal TKO 1 (8), 2:24 2012-11-01 Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.
27 Loss 16–9–1 (1) Rafael Márquez KO 1 (10), 2:26 2012-05-05 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
26 NC 16–8–1 (1) Edner Cherry NC 1 (10), 3:00 2011-09-23 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
25 Loss 16–8–1 Todd Wilson UD 6 2011-09-10 Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
24 Loss 16–7–1 Monty Meza Clay TKO 7 (10), 0:39 2008-02-01 Expo Mart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 16–6–1 Thomas Mashaba TKO 9 (12), 1:51 2007-11-12 Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For IBO featherweight title
22 Draw 16–5–1 Cruz Carbajal SD 10 2007-03-16 Rockingham Park, Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
21 Loss 16–5 Robert Guerrero RTD 8 (12), 3:00 2006-09-02 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Lost IBF featherweight title
20 Win 16–4 Valdemir Pereira DQ 8 (12), 1:37 2006-05-13 TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Won IBF featherweight title
19 Win 15–4 Tim Austin TKO 6 (10), 2:21 2006-04-01 Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
18 Loss 14–4 Johnnie Edwards UD 6 2006-03-18 Ohio-Lausche Building, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
17 Win 14–3 Darby Smart TKO 7 (10), 1:13 2006-01-20 Voinovich Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Won vacant NABA featherweight title
16 Win 13–3 John Scalzi TKO 1 (6), 2:15 2005-12-09 Wheeling Island Hotel, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
15 Loss 12–3 Leo Martinez SD 6 2005-10-01 Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Terrance Roy KO 2 (6), 1:02 2005-01-08 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
13 Loss 11–2 Al Seeger UD 8 2004-09-16 Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Terrance Roy UD 6 2004-05-27 Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Antonio Garris KO 1 (8), 1:02 2004-02-28 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Agnaldo Nunes UD 6 2003-12-13 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Travis Gregory KO 1 (4) 2003-08-09 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Richard Dinkins TKO 1 (4) 2003-05-10 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
7 Win 6–1 César García KO 2 (4), 0:24 2003-04-12 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Ubaldo Olivencia KO 3 (4) 2003-03-15 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Edward Anderson TKO 4 (4), 2:15 2002-06-15 DC Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Angelo Torres KO 1 (4), 2:08 2002-06-01 Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Angelo Torres UD 4 2001-11-10 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Antonio Oliveros UD 4 2001-06-16 Murray Skating Center, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jhovany Collado TKO 3 (4) 2001-01-12 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Aiken claims featherweight title on Pereira DQ". ESPN. May 13, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "PETER OVER TONEY IN SPLIT DECISION". New York Post. September 3, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Alvin Brown
NABA featherweight champion
January 20, 2006 – May 13, 2006
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Johnnie Edwards
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF featherweight champion
May 13, 2006 – September 2, 2006
Succeeded by