Demetrius Hopkins

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Demetrius Hopkins
Personal information
Nickname
The Gladiator
Nationality Flag of the United States.svg American
BornDemetrius Hopkins
(1980-10-10) October 10, 1980 (age 45)
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.
Weight Light Welterweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins33
Win by KO13
Losses3
Draws1

Demetrius Hopkins (born October 10, 1980 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American boxer who fought in the light welterweight division.

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Career

As an amateur, Hopkins was the 1999 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion.

Hopkins won the USBA light-welterweight championship when he beat Mario Jose Ramos by a unanimous decision.

On June 7, 2006, Hopkins had a knockout win against Michael Warrick.

Hopkins beat The Contender TV reality show star Steve Forbes on March 17, 2007, in a unanimous decision.

Hopkins fought twice more in 2007, beating Jailer Berrio with a first round knockout in July and Enrigay Colin by a unanimous decision. [1]

Hopkins fought in a December 23, 2012 against WBO junior welterweight champion Danny "El Parches" Hernandez and lost by split decision. Hopkins is the nephew of former undisputed middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins.

Professional boxing record

37 fights33 wins3 losses
By knockout130
By decision203
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Loss33–3–1 Jermell Charlo UD12Jun 8, 2013 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Lost IBF-USBA light middleweight title;
For WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
36Win33–2–1Charles WhittakerRTD6 (12), 3:00Feb 16, 2013Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBF-USBA light middleweight title
35Win32–2–1Joshua SnyderTKO5 (8), 1:26Nov 17, 2012Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win31–2–1Doel CarrasquilloUD8Sep 8, 2012The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
33Loss30–2–1 Brad Solomon UD10Mar 18, 2011 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
32Win30–1–1 Mike Arnaoutis UD10Jul 2, 2010 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
31Win29–1–1 Jesse Feliciano UD10Mar 25, 2010 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
30Loss28–1–1 Kendall Holt SD12Dec 13, 2008 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBO light welterwieght title
29Win28–0–1Enrique ColinUD10Nov 17, 2007Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Win27–0–1Jailer BerrioTKO1 (10), 2:57 Jul 21, 2007 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27Win26–0–1 Steve Forbes UD12Mar 17, 2007Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA light welterweight title
26Win25–0–1 Rogelio Castañeda Jr. UD12Nov 25, 2006 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA light welterweight title
25Win24–0–1Michael WarrickKO9 (12), 1:58Jun 7, 2006Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Win23–0–1Mario RamosUD12Mar 3, 2006 New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant IBF-USBA light welterweight title
23Win22–0–1 Jesse Feliciano KO4 (10), 2:23 Dec 3, 2005 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win21–0–1Ernesto ZepedaTKO9 (10), 1:07Oct 13, 2005Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win20–0–1Paul DelgadoTKO8 (10), 1:15Aug 4, 2005 Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win19–0–1Roberto ValenzuelaUD8Jun 16, 2005 Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
19Win18–0–1 Norberto Bravo UD10Mar 25, 2005 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
18Win17–0–1Francisco Javier GarcíaUD8Feb 19, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Win16–0–1Ubaldo HernándezUD8Sep 17, 2004 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win15–0–1Al GonzalezTD7 (10), 3:00Jun 18, 2004 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Unanimous TD: Gonzalez cut by an accidental headbutt
15Win14–0–1Roberto OrtegaKO5 (10), 2:11Oct 24, 2003 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–0–1Shakha MooreTKO1 (10)Jun 20, 2003 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Andre EasonMD10Mar 21, 2003 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Edwin VázquezUD8Aug 6, 2002Buchmuller Park, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Tyrone WigginsTKO4 (6), 2:28Mar 3, 2002Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Ike EzejiUD6Dec 13, 2001 Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
9Draw8–0–1Bobby HighTD2 (8)Oct 26, 2001 Sands Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Rashaan Abdul BlackburnTKO3 (8), 1:34 Jul 14, 2001 Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
7Win7–0Lenny WilliamsKO2 (4)Apr 20, 2001 Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
6Win6–0Melvin JonesUD6Feb 20, 2001Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
5Win5–0Jaime PalmaUD6Dec 8, 2000 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Andre BarkerUD4Oct 20, 2000The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
3Win3–0Antonio YoungUD4Aug 25, 2000 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
2Win2–0Jaime MoralesUD4Jul 7, 2000 Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
1Win1–0William ButlerTKO2 (4), 2:13May 26, 2000 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Demetrius Hopkins – news, latest fights, boxing record, videos, photos". ringside24.com. Retrieved 2019-05-27.
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