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Howard Eastman

Howard Eastman

“The Battersea Bomber”
Boxing record: 49-13 (38)
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New Amsterdam, Guyana

Best fights of Howard Eastman

Over 20 years as a professional, Howard Eastman has compiled a 49-13 (38) record, including five title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Howard Eastman loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision

    On February 19, 2005 Howard Eastman fought Bernard Hopkins for the undisputed middleweight title. Eastman was 34 years old with a record of 40-1, and Hopkins was 40 with a record of 45-2-1. Eastman was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hopkins was on a 11-fight winning streak. Eastman lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hopkins.

  2. 2. Howard Eastman loses to William Joppy via majority decision

    On November 17, 2001 Howard Eastman fought William Joppy for the vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight title. Eastman was 30 years old with a record of 32-0, and Joppy was 31 with a record of 32-2-1. Eastman was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak, while Joppy was coming off a loss. Eastman lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Joppy.