Best fights of Eddie Booker
Over 9 years as a professional, Eddie Booker compiled a 66-5-8 (33) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eddie Booker draws with Archie Moore in their 2nd fight
On December 11, 1942 Eddie Booker defended his USA California State middleweight title against Archie Moore. It was their second meeting. Booker was 25 years old with a record of 60-3-7, and Moore was 28 with a record of 53-5-4. Both Booker and Moore were on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
2. Eddie Booker draws with Archie Moore
On February 21, 1941 Eddie Booker faced Archie Moore. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 44-2-4, and Moore was 27 with a record of 47-5-3. Booker was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Moore was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Eddie Booker KOs Archie Moore in their 3rd fight
On January 21, 1944 Eddie Booker faced Archie Moore in a middleweight bout. It was their third meeting. Booker was 26 years old with a record of 63-5-8, and Moore was 30 with a record of 59-7-5. Booker was coming off a win and Moore was on a 3-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Archie Moore via TKO in the 8th round.
4. Eddie Booker KOs Big Boy Hogue
On September 18, 1942 Eddie Booker defended his USA California State middleweight title against Big Boy Hogue. Booker was 24 years old with a record of 58-3-7, and Hogue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Big Boy Hogue via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Eddie Booker KOs Charley Harris
On July 18, 1941 Eddie Booker defended his USA California State middleweight title against Charley Harris. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 50-2-6, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Charley Harris via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Eddie Booker KOs Chester Parks
On February 4, 1941 Eddie Booker faced Chester Parks. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 42-2-4, and Parks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on a 5-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Chester Parks via KO in the 1st round.
7. Eddie Booker KOs Billy Connerty
On December 1, 1941 Eddie Booker faced Billy Connerty. Booker was 24 years old with a record of 53-3-6, and Connerty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was coming off a loss. Booker stopped Billy Connerty via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Eddie Booker KOs Ray Vargas
On November 29, 1939 Eddie Booker faced Ray Vargas. Booker was 22 years old with a record of 39-2-4, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Ray Vargas via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Eddie Booker KOs Van McNutt
On October 18, 1943 Eddie Booker faced Van McNutt. Booker was 25 years old with a record of 61-4-8, and McNutt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was coming off a win. Booker stopped Van McNutt via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Eddie Booker KOs Harry Matthews
On August 9, 1943 Eddie Booker faced Harry Matthews. Booker was 25 years old with a record of 60-4-8, and Matthews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was coming off a loss. Booker stopped Harry Matthews via TKO in the 5th round.