Eric Harding boxer
- bouts
- 28
- won
- 23
- lost
- 4
- draw
- 1
- Status
- inactive
- Division
- light heavyweight
- Debut
- 1991-08-28
- Height
- 6′ 1″/185cm
- Reach
- 77″/196cm
- Age
- -
- Born
- 1972-12-20
- Death
- -
- Nationality
- USA
Eric Harding (born December 20, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.Harding turned pro in 1991 and was undefeated in his first 20 fights. These wins included a fight in which he defeated future champion Montell Griffin by split decision to win the NABF light heavyweight title on Nov 13, 1998, and a unanimous decision over then undefeated contender Antonio Tarver on June 23, 2000.His streak came to an end when he fought Roy Jones, Jr. for the WBC, WBA, & IBF light heavyweight titles on Sept. 9, 2000. He lost by technical knockout (the fight was stopped after the 10th round by the ringside doctor due to Harding suffering from a torn biceps muscle), but after the fight Jones Jr. said it was his most difficult fight to date.On Feb. 11, 2005 he defeated David Telesco to claim the vacant USBA light heavyweight title, but lost the title the following year to Chad Dawson by decision, despite dropping Dawson in the 1st round.
| Date | Opponent | Last Opponents' Results | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-02 | Chad Dawson | WWWWWW | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 2005-10-21 | Daniel Judah | WDWWDW | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 2005-02-11 | David Telesco | DWWLWL | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 2003-05-18 | Glen Johnson | LWWLLD | Jimmy's Bronx Cafe, Bronx | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 2002-07-20 | Antonio Tarver | WWLWWW | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis | LOST Technical knockout |
| 2001-12-14 | George Khalid Jones | WWWWWW | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | WIN Technical knockout |
| 2001-06-29 | Demetrius Jenkins | WWLDWW | Grand Casino, Gulfport | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 2000-09-09 | Roy Jones Jr | WWWWWW | New Orleans Arena, New Orleans | LOST Corner retirement |
| 2000-06-23 | Antonio Tarver | WWWWWW | Grand Casino, Biloxi | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1999-11-05 | Leon Gray | WWLLLD | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula | WIN KO |
| 1999-10-08 | Ray Berry | WWWDWL | Hauppauge | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1999-05-16 | Pascal David | WWWLLL | Eastwood Theatre, Hartford | WIN Corner retirement |
| 1998-11-13 | Montell Griffin | WWWWWW | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami | WIN Split-decision |
| 1998-08-02 | Dave Hamilton | WLLLWL | TD Garden, Boston | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1998-04-14 | Levan Easley | WDLWLW | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-12-18 | Richard Grant | LWWLWW | Dressler Arena, Hartford | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-11-01 | Steve Detar | WLWLLL | Dressler Arena, Hartford | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-08-29 | Kabary Salem | WWWWW | City Center, Saratoga Springs | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-06-29 | Beethaeven Scottland | WWWWDL | Dressler Arena, Hartford | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-02-20 | Hector Sanjurjo | WDDLWW | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1997-01-10 | Beethaeven Scottland | LWWWWD | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1995-12-08 | Ed Bryant | LWWWWW | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1995-10-03 | Roberto Perez | LLW | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1995-08-17 | Junior Neequaye | WWDWW | Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Points |
| 1995-06-06 | Pat Pernsley | WDWWWW | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1995-02-10 | Reinaldo Almodovar | LL | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia | WIN KO |
| 1991-09-27 | Jermain Dixon | debut | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia | WIN KO |
| 1991-08-28 | Robert Thomas | WLLLLW | Original Sports Bar, Philadelphia | DRAW Points |