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 was born on October 10, 1980, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. He is an American boxer. He competed in the light welterweight division, which is a weight class in boxing. Demetrius is also the nephew of the famous boxer Bernard Hopkins, who was a world champion.
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Becoming a Boxer
Demetrius Hopkins started his boxing journey as an amateur. He showed great promise early on. In 1999, he achieved a significant victory. He won the National Golden Gloves championship in the light welterweight division. This was a big step in his career.
Professional Fights
After his amateur success, Demetrius Hopkins turned professional. He quickly began to make a name for himself. He fought many matches and gained valuable experience.
Winning a Championship
Demetrius Hopkins won his first major professional title. He became the USBA light-welterweight champion. He earned this title by defeating Mario Jose Ramos. Hopkins won the fight by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he was the winner.
Key Victories
Hopkins had several notable wins during his career. On June 7, 2006, he won a fight against Michael Warrick. He won this match by a knockout. A knockout happens when one boxer is unable to continue fighting.
In 2007, Hopkins had another important victory. He faced Steve Forbes on March 17. Forbes was a well-known boxer from a TV show called The Contender. Hopkins won this fight by a unanimous decision. Later that year, he had two more wins. He beat Jailer Berrio by a first-round knockout in July. He also defeated Enrigay Colin by a unanimous decision.
Challenging for a World Title
On December 23, 2012, Demetrius Hopkins had a big opportunity. He fought for the WBO junior welterweight championship. His opponent was Danny "El Parches" Hernandez. It was a very close fight. Hopkins lost the match by a split decision. This means some judges thought he won, but others did not.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Demetrius Hopkins from BoxRec
