Demetrius Hopkins


Demetrius Hopkins is an American boxer who fought in the light welterweight division.

Career

As an amateur, Hopkins was the 1999 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion.
Hopkins won the USBA light-welterweight championship when he beat Mario Jose Ramos by a unanimous decision.
On June 7, 2006, Hopkins had a knockout win against Michael Warrick.
Hopkins beat The Contender TV reality show star Steve Forbes on March 17, 2007, in a unanimous decision.
Hopkins fought twice more in 2007, beating Jailer Berrio with a first round knockout in July and Enrigay Colin by a unanimous decision.
Hopkins fought in a December 23, 2012 against WBO junior welterweight champion Danny "El Parches" Hernandez and lost by split decision. Hopkins is the nephew of former undisputed middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37LossJermell CharloUD12Jun 8, 2013Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Lost IBF-USBA light middleweight title;
For WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
36Win33–2–1Charles WhittakerRTD6, 3:00Feb 16, 2013Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBF-USBA light middleweight title
35Win32–2–1Joshua SnyderTKO5, 1:26Nov 17, 2012Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win31–2–1Doel CarrasquilloUD8Sep 8, 2012The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
33Loss30–2–1Brad SolomonUD10Mar 18, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
32Win30–1–1Mike ArnaoutisUD10Jul 2, 2010Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
31Win29–1–1Jesse FelicianoUD10Mar 25, 2010Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
30Loss28–1–1Kendall HoltSD12Dec 13, 2008Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBO light welterwieght title
29Win28–0–1Enrique ColinUD10Nov 17, 2007Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Win27–0–1Jailer BerrioTKO1, 2:57Jul 21, 2007Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27Win26–0–1Steve ForbesUD12Mar 17, 2007Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA light welterweight title
26Win25–0–1Rogelio Castañeda Jr.UD12Nov 25, 2006Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA light welterweight title
25Win24–0–1Michael WarrickKO9, 1:58Jun 7, 2006Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Win23–0–1Mario RamosUD12Mar 3, 2006New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant IBF-USBA light welterweight title
23Win22–0–1Jesse FelicianoKO4, 2:23Dec 3, 2005Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win21–0–1Ernesto ZepedaTKO9, 1:07Oct 13, 2005Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win20–0–1Paul DelgadoTKO8, 1:15Aug 4, 2005Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win19–0–1Roberto ValenzuelaUD8Jun 16, 2005Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
19Win18–0–1Norberto BravoUD10Mar 25, 2005Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
18Win17–0–1Francisco Javier GarcíaUD8Feb 19, 2005Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Win16–0–1Ubaldo HernándezUD8Sep 17, 2004Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win15–0–1Al GonzalezTD7, 3:00Jun 18, 2004DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Unanimous TD: Gonzalez cut by an accidental headbutt
15Win14–0–1Roberto OrtegaKO5, 2:11Oct 24, 2003Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–0–1Shakha MooreTKO1 Jun 20, 2003First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Andre EasonMD10Mar 21, 2003Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Edwin VázquezUD8Aug 6, 2002Buchmuller Park, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Tyrone WigginsTKO4, 2:28Mar 3, 2002Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Ike EzejiUD6Dec 13, 2001Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
9Draw8–0–1Bobby HighTD2 Oct 26, 2001Sands Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Rashaan Abdul BlackburnTKO3, 1:34Jul 14, 2001Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
7Win7–0Lenny WilliamsKO2 Apr 20, 2001Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
6Win6–0Melvin JonesUD6Feb 20, 2001Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
5Win5–0Jaime PalmaUD6Dec 8, 2000The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Andre BarkerUD4Oct 20, 2000The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
3Win3–0Antonio YoungUD4Aug 25, 2000Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
2Win2–0Jaime MoralesUD4Jul 7, 2000Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
1Win1–0William ButlerTKO2, 2:13May 26, 2000Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.