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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. Howard Eastman defeats Sergey Tatevosyan
On January 30, 2004 Howard Eastman fought Sergey Tatevosyan for the vacant EBU middleweight title. Eastman was 33 years old with a record of 38-1, and Tatevosyan was 31 with a record of 21-3. Eastman was on a 6-fight winning streak and Tatevosyan was on a 9-fight winning streak. Eastman won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Howard Eastman stops Hacine Cherifi
On July 25, 2003 Howard Eastman fought Hacine Cherifi for the vacant EBU middleweight title. Eastman was 32 years old with a record of 37-1, and Cherifi was 35 with a record of 34-7-1. Eastman was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cherifi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Eastman stopped Hacine Cherifi via retirement in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Howard Eastman KOs Charden Ansoula
On October 25, 2002 Howard Eastman faced Charden Ansoula. Eastman was 31 years old with a record of 32-1, and Ansoula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was coming off a loss. Eastman stopped Charden Ansoula via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Howard Eastman KOs Gary Beardsley
On March 5, 2003 Howard Eastman faced Gary Beardsley. Eastman was 32 years old with a record of 35-1, and Beardsley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Eastman stopped Gary Beardsley via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Howard Eastman KOs Scott Dann
On April 16, 2003 Howard Eastman faced Scott Dann. Eastman was 32 years old with a record of 36-1, and Dann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was on a 4-fight winning streak. Eastman stopped Scott Dann via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Howard Eastman KOs Derrick Spencer
On April 30, 2014 Howard Eastman faced Derrick Spencer. Eastman was 43 years old with a record of 47-12, and Spencer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was coming off a win. Eastman stopped Derrick Spencer via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Howard Eastman KOs Richard Williams
On December 15, 2006 Howard Eastman faced Richard Williams. Eastman was 36 years old with a record of 40-4, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was on a 3-fight losing streak. Eastman stopped Richard Williams via KO in the 12th round.
10. Howard Eastman KOs Ojay Abrahams
On January 18, 2000 Howard Eastman faced Ojay Abrahams. Eastman was 29 years old with a record of 25-0, and Abrahams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eastman was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Eastman stopped Ojay Abrahams via TKO in the 2nd round.