Bruce Seldon

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Bruce Samuel Seldon (born January 30, 1967) is an American former professional boxer and current boxing trainer, who competed from 1988 to 1996, and 2004 to 2009. He held the WBA heavyweight title from 1995 to 1996, most notably losing to Mike Tyson via knockout in his second defense.

Amateur career

Seldon compiled an amateur record of 20 wins and 4 losses, and won the New Jersey Golden Gloves in the super heavyweight division.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional career

Known as "The Atlantic City Express", Seldon began his career on October 4, 1988 with a first-round knockout of Joel McGraw and won his first 18 fights without a blemish. During his winning streak he defeated some notable boxers: Ezra Sellers (future world cruiserweight title challenger), Ossie Ocasio (former cruiserweight champion and heavyweight title challenger), David Bey (former world rated contender), and Jose Ribalta (former world title contender).

On April 18, 1991 future WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall handed Seldon his first defeat. Seldon was ahead on the scorecards but tired and was knocked down by McCall three times in the ninth. In his next fight Seldon was matched with future undisputed world heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe who defeated him.

Seldon returned in 1992 with a victory over Jesse Ferguson whom he stopped on an eye injury, but was knocked down and outpointed the same year by ex-champion Tony Tubbs. Seldon signed with promoter Don King in 1993 and boxed on a series of his undercards, most notably in August 1993 when he stopped ex-champion Greg Page in nine rounds.

WBA heavyweight champion

In 1995, world heavyweight champion George Foreman was stripped of the WBA title for declining to defend it against Tony Tucker. As Seldon was the second-ranked contender, a fight between him and Tucker was arranged for the vacant belt on April 8, 1995 in Las Vegas. Seldon, the underdog, used his jab to great effect and swelled Tucker's eye shut, to the point where the fight was stopped by the ringside doctor after seven rounds.[1]

On August 18, 1995, Seldon fought on the undercard of the Mike Tyson-Peter McNeeley fight that marked Tyson's return to boxing. In the first defense of his title, Seldon again used his jab to control Joe Hipp and stop him in the tenth round.[2]

Seldon vs Tyson

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The fight was marred by controversy as Seldon lost by knockout in the first round. His performance in the fight was vastly criticized, as he was knocked down twice on what appeared to be light or "phantom" punches from Tyson. Rumors started that Seldon had been paid to take a dive against Tyson, with the fans chanting "fix" following the decision. Although Seldon claimed in a post fight interview with Jim Gray that he did not take a dive, the criticism of his performance (including accusations that he took a dive) did not stop and Seldon elected to retire following the fight. Rapper Tupac Shakur attended the fight and was shot on the journey home, leading to his death six days later.

Legal problems after first retirement

In 1998, Seldon pleaded guilty to supplying a 15-year-old girl with marijuana and having unspecified sexual activity with her at his house in Camden, New Jersey.[3] He was sentenced to 5 years' probation and 364 days in jail. "I'm terribly sorry for everything that happened", Seldon said. "I'm not a criminal. I'm not a bad person. I didn't mean for any of this to happen."[4]

Comeback

Seldon attempted a comeback at age 37 in 2004.[5] He defeated two journeymen before gaining a high-profile fight on HBO with Gerald Nobles. Abandoning his jab and boxing style for a punch out, Seldon decked Nobles in the second and was ahead on points but ended up throwing in the towel due to an eye injury in the ninth. In his next bout, an overweight Seldon was stopped in two rounds by Tye Fields. Seldon launched a second comeback in 2007, now into his 40s, and knocked out a series of journeymen before being knocked out himself by ranked contenders Kevin Johnson and Fres Oquendo. He was also KO'd in four during an exhibition with Alexander Povetkin.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 40–8 Fres Oquendo KO 9 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 24, 2009 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA–NABA interim heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 40–7 Gabe Brown TKO 5 (8) May 15, 2009 Broadway by the Bay, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 39–7 Brad Gregory TKO 2 (8), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 7, 2008 Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 38–7 Kevin Johnson TKO 5 (10), 0:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 5, 2008 Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–6 Livin Castillo TKO 5 (8), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 31, 2008 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–6 Jay Sweetman KO 2 (8), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 10, 2007 Best Western Banquet Hall, Winchester, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–6 Marcus Rhode TKO 1 (6), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 10, 2007 Klein Jewish Community Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 35–6 Tye Fields KO 2 (10), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 28, 2005 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 35–5 Gerald Nobles TKO 9 (10), 0:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 15, 2004 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 35–4 Lenzie Morgan TKO 2 (6) Apr 9, 2004 Drexel Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 34–4 Otis Tisdale KO 3 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 2004 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 33–4 Mike Tyson TKO 1 (12), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 7, 1996 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Joe Hipp TKO 10 (12), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 19, 1995 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Tony Tucker RTD 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 8, 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–3 Bill Corrigan KO 1 Dec 17, 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, EcuadorScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 Tui Toia TKO 3 (10) Jul 2, 1994 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Nathaniel Fitch TKO 4 (12) Feb 19, 1994 Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Greg Page TKO 9 (12), 0:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 1993 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–3 Mike Robinson KO 2 Apr 17, 1993 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–3 Al Shoffner TKO 7 Feb 15, 1993 McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–3 Alexander Popov TKO 2 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 24, 1993 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 24–3 Tony Tubbs UD 10 Oct 14, 1992 Broadway by the Bay, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Percell Davis TKO 3, 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 18, 1992 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Mike Dixon UD 10 Jul 9, 1992 Broadway by the Bay, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Larry Givens TKO 2 Jun 22, 1992 Greensburg, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Jimmy Taylor TKO 1 Apr 16, 1992 Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Dion Burgess TKO 1 Feb 9, 1992 Broadway by the Bay, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Jesse Ferguson RTD 5 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 19, 1992 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 18–2 Riddick Bowe KO 1 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 9, 1991 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 18–1 Oliver McCall TKO 9 (10), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 18, 1991 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Percell Davis TKO 1 (10), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 22, 1991 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Jose Ribalta RTD 3 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 11, 1991 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 David Bey TKO 10 (10), 0:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 1, 1990 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 John Morton TKO 7, 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 16, 1990 Sheraton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Tom Sandner RTD 2 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Ossie Ocasio UD 8 May 18, 1990 San Jose, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Danny Wofford UD 6 Apr 7, 1990 Flea Market, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jerry Jones TKO 8 (8), 0:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 23, 1990 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Amos Lisboa-Casillas KO 1 (4), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 18, 1990 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Lorenzo Canady RTD 2, 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 15, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Hassan Shabazz TKO 5 (6), 0:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 28, 1989 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Isaac Poole KO 1 (4) Sep 15, 1989 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Ezra Sellers TKO 2 (4) Aug 22, 1989 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Warren Thompson TKO 3 (4) Jun 25, 1989 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jesse McGhee UD 4 May 30, 1989 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Mike Robinson TKO 3 (4) Mar 21, 1989 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Tyrone Barwell KO 1 (4), 1:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 23, 1988 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Joel McGraw TKO 1 (4) Oct 4, 1988 Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Beaver County Times. "Seldon wins heavyweight crown". April 9, 1995, p. B2. Retrieved on May 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ Dahlberg, Tim. "Seldon bloodies Hipp to retain title". Eugene Register-Guard, August 20, 1995, p. 1F. Retrieved on May 26, 2013.
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  5. ↑ Lawrence Journal-World. "Seldon wants Tyson next". March 9, 2004, p. 2C. Retrieved on May 26, 2013.
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