Edward Lamar Hopson (June 30, 1971 – June 20, 2022) was an American professional boxer who held the world super-featherweight title.

Eddie Hopson
Born
Edward Lamar Hopson

(1971-06-30)June 30, 1971
DiedJune 20, 2022(2022-06-20) (aged 50)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesFast
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach62 in (157 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins30
Wins by KO14
Losses2

Early life

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Hopson was born to St. Louis natives, Edward and Mittie Hopson, nee Walters.

Amateur career

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Hopson took up boxing at the age of seven. Hopson earned a Junior Olympics gold medal in 1987, and was the National Golden Gloves Featherweight Champion the following year.[1] Later in 1988, he won the Olympic Trials in the featherweight division; after a semifinal victory against world amateur champion Kelcie Banks, Hopson took a 3–2 decision over Carl Daniels. However, at the Olympic Boxoffs, Hopson lost to Banks in a pair of fights; because of these losses, he did not compete in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Professional career

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Known as "Fast" Eddie, Hopson turned pro in 1989 and captured the vacant International Boxing Federation super featherweight title in 1995 with a knockout win over Moises Pedroza.[2] He lost the belt in his first defense, to Tracy Harris Patterson, later that year by 2nd round technical knockout (TKO), a round in which Hopson had four knockdowns recorded against him.[3]

Professional boxing record

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32 fights 30 wins 2 losses
By knockout 14 2
By decision 16 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Win 30–2 Daniel Sarmiento UD 8 (8) 1999-11-19 Grand Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
31 Win 29–2 Luis Alfonso Lizarraga UD 8 (8) 1999-09-10 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
30 Win 28–2 Eduardo Martinez TKO 6 (8) 1998-03-31 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
29 Loss 27–2 Santos Lopez TKO 10 (10) 1995-11-18 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Tialano Tovar PTS 8 (8) 1995-10-07 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Loss 26–1 Tracy Harris Patterson TKO 2 (12) 1995-07-09 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF super-featherweight title
26 Win 26–0 Moises Pedroza KO 7 (12) 1995-04-22 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title
25 Win 25–0 Troy Dorsey UD 12 (12) 1994-10-27 Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S. Retained NABF super-featherweight title
24 Win 24–0 Ángel Aldama TD 9 (12) 1994-08-23 Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Retained NABF super-featherweight title
23 Win 23–0 Bryan Jones TKO 5 (?) 1994-06-28 Meadowlands Convention Centre, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Alex Perez UD 12 (12) 1994-01-04 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Won vacant NABF super-featherweight title
21 Win 21–0 Jesus Poll UD 10 (10) 1993-10-12 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Hector Javier Monjardin KO 6 (10) 1993-03-23 HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Alvaro Bohorquez UD 10 (10) 1993-01-09 Houston, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Tony Duran UD 8 (8) 1992-07-18 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Robert Byrd KO 3 (8) 1992-05-09 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Daniel Hinojosa TKO 1 (6) 1992-02-01 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Juan Batista Bisono TKO 5 (?) Jan 10, 1992 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Chris Crespin UD 6 (6) 1991-08-30 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Brad Savage KO 1 (?) 1991-07-27 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jesse Martinez KO 4 (6) 1991-06-14 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Miguel Melendez KO 3 (6) 1991-05-18 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Curtis Mathis UD 6 (6) 1991-04-20 Caesars, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Willie Richardson TKO 1 (6) 1991-01-19 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Carlos Marquez UD 6 (6) 1990-12-01 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Gerald Shelton UD 6 (6) 1990-04-25 Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Pablo Ramos TKO 2 (?) 1990-01-28 Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Sonny Long UD 6 (6) 1989-11-27 Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 David Moreno UD 6 (6) 1989-09-03 Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Wilfredo De La Cruz KO 3 (4) 1989-07-09 Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Richard Garcia TKO 1 (6) 1989-06-18 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Marcos Covarrubias UD 4 (4) Feb 4, 1989 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

Death

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Edward Hopson passed away June 20, 2022, in St. Louis, MO due to complications with pancreatitis. His family held a small service in Spanish Lake, Missouri and he is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. [4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Berger, Phil (10 July 1988). "Olympic Profile: Ed Hopson; A Quick Study Is Moving Up Fast". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
  2. ^ "U.S. Leads Austria in Fed Cup". Los Angeles Times. 23 April 1995. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
  3. ^ "DEVILS NEARING DEAL TO REMAIN IN NEW JERSEY". Chicago Tribune. 10 July 1995. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  4. ^ William C. Harris Funeral Directors (2022-06-28). "William C. Harris Obituary: Edward L Hopson". Obituaries. William C. Harris Funeral Directors.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Donald Stokes
Golden Gloves
featherweight champion

1988
Next:
Oscar De La Hoya
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Frank Avelar
NABF super-featherweight champion
January 4, 1994 – 1995
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Robert Garcia
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
John John Molina
IBF super-featherweight champion
April 22, 1995 – July 9, 1995
Succeeded by