Nickname(s) Magic 2000 Wins 23 Height 1.85 m Nationality American Role Boxer Total fights 28 | Reach 77 in (196 cm) Name Eric Harding Rated at Light heavyweight Wins by KO 7 Martial art Boxing Draws 1 | |
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Eric Harding (born December 20, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.
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- Antonio tarver vs eric harding 1st bout espn 2000 06 23
- Roy jones junior vs eric harding rounds 1 7
- Career
- References
Roy jones junior vs eric harding rounds 1 7
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.
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.
