Eric Aiken
Eric Aiken (* 8. April 1980 in Marysville , USA ) is a retired American boxer in the featherweight .
professional
In 2001 he started his professional career and won his debut against the native Dominican Jhovany Collado by technical knockout in round 3. Already in his second fight he suffered his first defeat.
On May 13th in 2006 he became world champion of the IBF association when he defeated the previously undefeated Brazilian Valdemir Pereira (24-0-0) by disqualification in round 8 (Valdemir ended his career after this bankruptcy). However, he lost this belt in his first title defense in September of the same year against Robert Guerrero by giving up in the 8th round.
Web links
- Eric Aiken in the BoxRec database
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SURNAME | Aiken, Eric |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American featherweight boxer |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 8, 1980 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Marysville , United States |