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Eric "Mighty Mouse" Aiken |
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Name: Eric Aiken
Career Record: click
Alias: Mighty Mouse
Nationality: US American
Birthplace: Forestville, Maryland
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Born: 1980-04-08
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 7"
Reach: 71"
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Professional CareerEric Aiken a hard-hitting veteran at 126 pounds, he won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight world title on May 13. On April 1, 2006, Aiken defeated former IBF bantamweight champion Tim Austin by sixth-round TKO.
Six weeks later (on May 13, 2006), Aiken challenged undefeated IBF featherweight champion Valdemir Pereira for the title. In the bout, Aiken knocked down Pereira in rounds four and five. Throughout the bout, Pereira hit Aiken with shots that were below the belt, and he was penalized one point in rounds six and seven. After another below the belt shot by Pereira in round eight, the referee disqualified him, and Aiken was awarded the title.
Aiken lost the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight world title on September 2, 2006 against Robert Guerrero when he was unable to answer the bell for the ninth round.
Amateur Accomplishments 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.
Outstide The RingAiken is single and has two daughters (ages three and six).
Aiken worked as a paralegal in a Maryland courthouse and other law firms until 2003. Prior to that, he worked at a law firm for approximately five years.
Preceded by:
Valdemir Pereira |
IBF Featherweight Champion
13 May 2006 – 2 September 2006
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Succeeded by:
Robert Guerrero |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 August 2008 )
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