ED PARKER
Nickname: Pee Wee After a very successful run as an amateur boxer, Houston's Ed "Pee Wee" Parker turned pro on Sept. 11, 1985. Parker scored a 3rd round technical knockout over fellow Texan David Gonzalez. Few knew it at the time, but it was a very tough way to start out his career, Gonzalez would go on to win the California State Lightweight title, the NABF Welterweight title, and would fight for the WBC Jr. Middleweight world title! Parker's management must have believed in his skills because he was put in with some pretty high level opposition from the start. Parker went 6-0 with 3 ko's before taking the rematch with David Gonzalez. It was another great matchup, but this time it was Gonzalez winning via 8 round decision. Parker took his first loss in a very tough fight. 2 fights later, Parker found his self fighting for his first title belt. Just a little over 1 year from his pro debut, the 7-1 Parker faced another ...