1. Boxing Career
Eric Crumble's professional boxing career was distinctive for its consistent record of defeats, spanning over a decade and involving numerous weight classes and notable opponents.
1.1. Professional Debut and Career Characteristics
Eric Crumble made his professional debut on June 22, 1990. Throughout his career, he participated in 32 professional fights. His record is notably unique for its consistent outcome: he lost every single match with the exception of one no contest in 1994. All 31 of his losses were decided by knockout (KO) or technical knockout (TKO) within the opening two rounds of each bout, with no wins or losses recorded by decision. This pattern of early-round knockouts became a defining characteristic of his thirteen-year tenure in the sport.
1.2. Notable Opponents and Fights
Over his thirteen-year professional boxing career, Eric Crumble competed across six different weight classes. He faced several opponents who would later achieve significant recognition in the sport. Among his most notable adversaries were Angel Manfredy, whom he fought in 1993, and Antwun Echols, whom he met in the ring in 1996. Both Manfredy and Echols went on to win regional and national championships, and both eventually challenged for world championships in their respective divisions. Crumble's career concluded with an exhibition match where he was knocked out by Toreano Nichols, an amateur boxer who was considered an upcoming prospect from Michigan at the time.
2. Professional Boxing Record
Eric Crumble's professional boxing record is detailed below, listing all 32 of his contests from 1990 to 2003.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Loss | 0-31 (1) | Matt Gockel | TKO | 1 (4) | Sep 19, 2003 | Coyote's, Lawrence |
| 31 | Loss | 0-30 (1) | Mike Stone | TKO | 1 (4) | Feb 22, 2003 | Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen |
| 30 | Loss | 0-29 (1) | Nick Farrow | TKO | 1 (4) | Nov 16, 2002 | St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul |
| 29 | Loss | 0-28 (1) | Mike Stone | KO | 1 (4) | Mar 26, 2002 | 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis |
| 28 | Loss | 0-27 (1) | Hector Brito | TKO | 1 (?) | Nov 1, 2001 | Green Bay |
| 27 | Loss | 0-26 (1) | Alberto Mercedes | TKO | 1 (?) | Sep 22, 2001 | Unknown |
| 26 | Loss | 0-25 (1) | Billy Tibbs | TKO | 1 (4) | Jul 12, 2001 | Ramada Marlborough Hotel, Winnipeg |
| 25 | Loss | 0-24 (1) | Hosea Smith | TKO | 2 (?) | May 11, 2001 | North Star Casino, Keshena |
| 24 | Loss | 0-23 (1) | Frank LaBuguen | TKO | 2 (4) | Jan 19, 2001 | North Star Casino, Keshena |
| 23 | Loss | 0-22 (1) | Marnix Stamps | TKO | 2 (4) | Nov 2, 2000 | ShopKo Hall, Green Bay |
| 22 | Loss | 0-21 (1) | Frank LaBuguen | TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 6, 2000 | Janesville |
| 21 | Loss | 0-20 (1) | Ruben Ruiz | KO | 1 (4) | Apr 25, 2000 | Veteran's Coliseum, Cedar Rapids |
| 20 | Loss | 0-19 (1) | Donnie Penelton | TKO | 2 (4) | Feb 25, 2000 | Veteran's Coliseum, Cedar Rapids |
| 19 | Loss | 0-18 (1) | Jamie Voyles | KO | 2 (4) | Dec 14, 1999 | 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis |
| 18 | Loss | 0-17 (1) | Tipton Walker | KO | 1 (4) | Oct 29, 1999 | Civic Center, La Porte |
| 17 | Loss | 0-16 (1) | James Pointer | KO | 1 (4) | Mar 26, 1998 | Banana Joe's, Chicago |
| 16 | Loss | 0-15 (1) | Carmelo Negron | TKO | 1 (8) | Jun 27, 1997 | Midlane Civic Center, Wadsworth |
| 15 | Loss | 0-14 (1) | Bobby Butters | TKO | 1 (?) | May 6, 1997 | Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing |
| 14 | Loss | 0-13 (1) | Mike Jankovich | TKO | 1 (4) | Mar 19, 1997 | Civic Center, Hammond |
| 13 | Loss | 0-12 (1) | Ralph Jones | TKO | 2 (8) | Feb 19, 1997 | Columbia Club, Indianapolis |
| 12 | Loss | 0-11 (1) | Jorge Manjarrez | TKO | 1 (4) | Nov 29, 1996 | Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo |
| 11 | Loss | 0-10 (1) | Jack Hernandez | TKO | 2 (4) | Jul 14, 1996 | Lady Luck Casino, Davenport |
| 10 | Loss | 0-9 (1) | Antwun Echols | TKO | 1 (6) | Mar 30, 1996 | Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo |
| 9 | Loss | 0-8 (1) | Roddy Batson | KO | 1 (6) | Dec 14, 1995 | Convention Centre, Winnipeg |
| 8 | Loss | 0-7 (1) | Bruce Rumbolz | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 14, 1995 | South Beloit |
| 7 | Loss | 0-6 (1) | Randy Handshoe | KO | 2 (6) | May 25, 1995 | Civic Center, Hammond |
| 6 | Loss | 0-5 (1) | Rick Camlin | TKO | 2 (6) | Mar 25, 1995 | Sterling |
| 5 | Loss | 0-4 (1) | Mike Jankovich | KO | 2 (?) | Nov 23, 1994 | Rosemont |
| 4 | NC | 0-3 (1) | Rick Lanas | NC | 1 (?) | Sep 13, 1994 | Chicago |
| 3 | Loss | 0-3 | John Vanham | KO | 1 (4) | Jul 25, 1994 | Rialto, Joliet |
| 2 | Loss | 0-2 | Angel Manfredy | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 3, 1993 | Gary |
| 1 | Loss | 0-1 | John Borman | KO | 2 (4) | Jun 22, 1990 | Civic Center, Lansing |
3. Personal Life
Eric Crumble currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.