Background
Perkins, Eddie was born on March 3, 1937 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States.
Perkins, Eddie was born on March 3, 1937 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States.
Professional boxer, 1956—1975. Retired, 1975
Winner world title versus Duilio Loi by unanimous decision, light welterweight division World Boxing Association, 1962, winner world title versus Roberto Cruz by unanimous decision, light welterweight division, 63, winner world title defense versus Yoshinori Takahashi by knockout, light welterweight division, 64, winner world title defense versus Bunny Grant by unanimous decision, light welterweight division, 64. Winner world title versus Roberto Cruz by unanimous decision, light welterweight division World Boxing Council, 1963, winner world title defense versus Yoshinori Takahashi by knockout, light welterweight division, 64, winner world title defense versus Bunny Grant by unanimous decision, light welterweight division, 64.
Winner title versus Armando Muniz by split decision, light welterweight division North America Boxing Federation, 1973, winner title defense versus Armando Muniz by unanimous decision, light welterweight division, 74.
He defended the belt twice before losing it to Carlos Morocho Hernandez in 1965.