Demetrius Hopkins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Demetrius Hopkins |
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| Real name | Demetrius Hopkins |
| Nickname(s) | The Gladiator |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | October 10, 1980 Philadelphia, PA, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Demetrius Hopkins is an American boxer known for his exciting fights in the light welterweight division. Born on October 10, 1980, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Demetrius earned the nickname "The Gladiator" because of his fighting spirit. He comes from a family of famous boxers, as he is the nephew of the legendary Bernard Hopkins, who was an undisputed champion in two different weight classes.
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Becoming a Boxing Star
Demetrius Hopkins started his boxing journey as an amateur, which means he fought for fun and experience, not for money. He quickly showed great talent.
Early Success
In 1999, Demetrius won a big award: he became the National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight champion. The Golden Gloves is a very important amateur boxing competition in the United States, and winning it shows you are one of the best young boxers.
Turning Professional
After his amateur success, Demetrius decided to become a professional boxer. This meant he would now fight for money and titles. He quickly made a name for himself in the light welterweight division, which is for boxers who weigh between 135 and 140 pounds (about 61 to 63.5 kilograms).
Winning a Championship
Demetrius Hopkins won his first major professional title, the USBA light-welterweight championship. He earned this title by beating Mario Jose Ramos. The judges all agreed that Demetrius won, which is called a "unanimous decision." This was a big step in his career!
Memorable Fights
Demetrius had many exciting fights during his career.
- On June 7, 2006, he had a powerful win against Michael Warrick. Demetrius won by "knockout," which means he hit his opponent so hard that they couldn't continue the fight.
- On March 17, 2007, Demetrius fought Steve Forbes. Steve Forbes was famous from a TV show called The Contender. Demetrius won this tough match by a unanimous decision, showing his skill and determination.
- Later in 2007, Demetrius continued his winning streak. He beat Jailer Berrio with a first-round knockout in July. Then, he won against Enrigay Colin by another unanimous decision.
Challenging for a World Title
On December 23, 2012, Demetrius Hopkins had a chance to fight for a world title. He faced Danny "El Parches" Hernandez, who was the WBO junior welterweight champion. It was a very close fight, and the judges had different opinions on who won. This is called a "split decision." In the end, Demetrius lost this fight, but he showed great courage and skill against a world champion.
Demetrius Hopkins is remembered as a tough and exciting boxer who always gave his best in the ring.
