Eric Harding
Eric Harding (born December 20, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.
| Eric Harding | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Magic 2000 |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 20, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Career
Harding turned pro in 1991 and was undefeated in his first 20 fights. These wins included a fight in which he defeated future champion Montell Griffin by split decision to win the NABF light heavyweight title on Nov 13, 1998, and a unanimous decision over then undefeated contender Antonio Tarver on June 23, 2000.
His streak came to an end when he fought Roy Jones, Jr. for the WBC, WBA, & IBF light heavyweight titles on Sept. 9, 2000. He lost by technical knockout (the fight was stopped after the 10th round by the ringside doctor due to Harding suffering from a torn biceps muscle), but after the fight Jones Jr. said it was his most difficult fight to date.[1]
On Feb. 11, 2005 he defeated David Telesco to claim the vacant USBA light heavyweight title, but lost the title the following year to Chad Dawson by decision, despite dropping Dawson in the 1st round.
Professional boxing record
| 23 Wins (7 knockouts, 16 decisions), 4 Losses (2 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw[2] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 21-0 |  Chad Dawson |
UD | 12 | 2006-06-02 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California |
WBC NABF Light Heavyweight Title. 110-117, 110-117, 111-116. |
| Win | 20-0-3 | Daniel Judah |
UD | 12 | 2005-10-21 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut |
WBC NABF Light Heavyweight Title. 117-111, 116-112, 115-113. |
| Win | 29-5-1 | David Telesco |
UD | 12 | 2005-02-11 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut |
IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 117-111, 115-113, 115-113. |
| Loss | 38-9-1 |  Glen "Road Warrior" Johnson |
UD | 12 | 2003-05-18 | Jimmy's Bronx Cafe, Bronx, New York |
IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 112-116, 112-116, 112-116. |
| Loss | 19-1 | Antonio Tarver |
TKO | 5 (10), 0:43 | 2002-07-20 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:43 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 16-0 | George Khalid Jones |
TKO | 7 (10), 0:53 | 2001-12-14 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:53 of the seventh round. |
| Win | 20-5-1 | Demetrius Jenkins |
UD | 10 | 2001-06-29 | Grand Casino Gulfport, Gulfport, Mississippi |
97-92, 99-91, 99-91. |
| Loss | 42-1 | Roy Jones, Jr. |
RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 2000-09-09 | New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana |
WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO World Light Heavyweight Titles. Harding did not come out for the 11th round. |
| Win | 16-0 | Antonio Tarver |
UD | 12 | 2000-06-23 | Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi |
IBF World Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator. 116-111, 116-111, 116-111. |
| Win | 6-4-3 | Leon A. Gray |
KO | 7 (10) | 1999-11-05 | Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California |
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| Win | 18-3-1 | "Sting" Ray Berry |
UD | 10 | 1999-10-08 | Hauppauge, New York |
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| Win | 9-6 |  Pascal David |
TKO | 6 (?) | 1999-05-16 | Eastwood Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Win | 34-1 | Montell Griffin |
SD | 12 | 1998-11-13 | Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida |
WBC NABF Light Heavyweight Title. 115-113, 113-115, 116-112. |
| Win | 9-4 | Dave "The Hammer" Hamilton |
TKO | 2 (10) | 1998-08-02 | Fleet Center, Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Win | 9-3-1 | Levan Easley |
UD | 6 | 1998-04-14 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
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| Win | 5-2 | Richard "The Alien" Grant |
PTS | 8 | 1997-12-18 | Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Win | 5-4-1 | Steve Detar |
UD | 8 | 1997-11-01 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
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| Win | 5-0 |  Kabary Salem |
UD | 6 | 1997-08-29 | Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, New York |
57-56, 58-56, 58-55. |
| Win | 10-2-2 | Beethaeven Scottland |
PTS | 8 | 1997-06-29 | Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Win | 5-1-3 |  Hector Sanjurjo |
PTS | 6 | 1997-02-20 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
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| Win | 10-1-2 | Beethaeven Scottland |
UD | 4 | 1997-01-10 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut |
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| Win | 6-1 | "Mr." Ed Bryant |
UD | 6 | 1995-12-08 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
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| Win | 1-2 | Roberto Perez |
TKO | 3 (?) | 1995-10-03 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
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| Win | 4-0-1 |  Junior Neequaye |
PTS | 6 | 1995-08-17 | Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| Win | 5-0-1 | Pat Pernsley |
UD | 4 | 1995-06-06 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | 0-2 | Reinaldo Almodovar |
KO | 1 (4) | 1995-02-10 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | -- | Jermain Dixon |
KO | 1 (?) | 1991-09-27 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | 9-41-2 | Robert "Doubting" Thomas |
PTS | 4 | 1991-08-28 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Professional debut. |