Eric Aiken

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Eric Aiken
Born (1980-04-08) April 8, 1980 (age 45)
Other namesMighty Mouse
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
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.

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Early life

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

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

29 fights16 wins11 losses
By knockout126
By decision35
By disqualification10
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Loss16–11–1 (1)Adam LopezTKO2 (4), 2:092015-12-12 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
28Loss16–10–1 (1)Bayan JargalTKO1 (8), 2:242012-11-01 Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.
27Loss16–9–1 (1) Rafael Márquez KO1 (10), 2:262012-05-05 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
26NC16–8–1 (1) Edner Cherry NC1 (10), 3:002011-09-23 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
25Loss16–8–1Todd WilsonUD62011-09-10 Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
24Loss16–7–1Monty Meza ClayTKO7 (10), 0:392008-02-01Expo Mart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Loss16–6–1 Thomas Mashaba TKO9 (12), 1:512007-11-12Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor IBO featherweight title
22Draw16–5–1 Cruz Carbajal SD102007-03-16 Rockingham Park, Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
21Loss16–5 Robert Guerrero RTD8 (12), 3:00 Sep 2, 2006 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Lost IBF featherweight title
20Win16–4 Valdemir Pereira DQ8 (12), 1:372006-05-13 TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Won IBF featherweight title
19Win15–4 Tim Austin TKO6 (10), 2:21 2006-04-01 Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
18Loss14–4Johnnie EdwardsUD62006-03-18Ohio-Lausche Building, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
17Win14–3Darby SmartTKO7 (10), 1:132006-01-20Voinovich Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant NABA featherweight title
16Win13–3John ScalziTKO1 (6), 2:152005-12-09 Wheeling Island Hotel, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
15Loss12–3Leo MartinezSD62005-10-01 Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
14Win12–2Terrance RoyKO2 (6), 1:022005-01-08Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
13Loss11–2 Al Seeger UD82004-09-16 Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.
12Win11–1Terrance RoyUD62004-05-27 Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
11Win10–1Antonio GarrisKO1 (8), 1:022004-02-28Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
10Win9–1 Agnaldo Nunes UD62003-12-13Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
9Win8–1Travis GregoryKO1 (4)2003-08-09 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Win7–1Richard DinkinsTKO1 (4)2003-05-10D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
7Win6–1César GarcíaKO2 (4), 0:242003-04-12Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
6Win5–1Ubaldo OlivenciaKO3 (4)2003-03-15 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5Win4–1Edward AndersonTKO4 (4), 2:152002-06-15DC Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
4Win3–1Angelo TorresKO1 (4), 2:082002-06-01 Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
3Win2–1Angelo TorresUD42001-11-10Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
2Loss1–1Antonio OliverosUD42001-06-16Murray Skating Center, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Jhovany ColladoTKO3 (4)2001-01-12 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

See also

References

  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.
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