Eric Aiken (born April 8, 1980 in

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) is a professional

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from the United States in the

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division. His record is 16-11-1 (12 KOs). He is the former

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world featherweight champion.

Life before boxing

According to the February 1, 2008 broadcast of

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on ESPN2, Aiken was a

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before turning professional. 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

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champion Tim Austin by sixth-round TKO.BoxRec.com editors
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accessed July 12, 2006. Only one month later (on May 13, 2006), Aiken challenged undefeated IBF featherweight champion

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for the title. In the bout, Aiken knocked down Pereira in rounds four and five.BoxRec Boxing Encyclopedia editors
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, and he was penalized one point in rounds six and seven. After another below the belt shot by Pereira in round eight, the

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disqualified him, and Aiken was awarded the title. Aiken lost the title on September 2, 2006 against

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. On February 1, 2008, in

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, Aiken lost to Monty Meza-Clay by seventh-round technical knockout.

Professional boxing record

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Eric Aiken – BoxRec Boxing Encyclopedia
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Life before boxing

Pro career

Professional boxing record

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