Wilford Scypion

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Wilford Scypion (July 18, 1958 – February 27, 2014) was an American professional boxer.[1]

Amateur career

Scypion was the National Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion in 1978.

Pro career

In February 1983, Scypion beat Frank Fletcher by a twelve round decision to take the USBA's regional Middleweight title. This victory guaranteed him a world championship fight, against Marvelous Marvin Hagler. The two competitors met on May 27, in a fight televised by HBO Boxing, which was considered by many to show only the best fights available at the time. Scypion was knocked out in the fourth round in his only world title attempt, which was held in Providence, Rhode Island. It was the first bout to simultaneously decide the WBA, WBC and IBF titles in history. In the ninth round of a bout at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 1979, Scypion made his 13th knockout in 13 pro fights, but inadvertently caused the fatal injury of Willie Classen, who died five days later without having regained consciousness.[2]

Death

Scypion died on February 27, 2014, from complications of pneumonia. He was 55.

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (24 knockouts, 8 decisions), 9 Losses (5 knockouts, 4 decisions) [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 33-9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Wayne Lewis KO 2 31/01/1991 Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. Scypion knocked out at 0:26 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 33-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Campbell PTS 6 10/10/1990 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 32-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Robert Green KO 4 17/07/1990 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. Green knocked out at 1:51 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 31-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Tarver KO 1 27/04/1990 Rayne, Louisiana, U.S.
Loss 30-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Iran Barkley KO 8 01/11/1985 Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. Scypion knocked out at 2:59 of the eighth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 30-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dwight Walker UD 10 17/09/1985 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 30-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tyler Dupuy UD 8 14/05/1985 Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Loss 29-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Murray Sutherland TKO 12 08/12/1984 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. IBF USBA Super Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the 12th round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 29-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mauricio Hernandez da Cruz TKO 4 03/11/1984 Midtown Neighborhood Center, Kingston, New York, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:29 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 28-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Doug Holiman TKO 8 29/09/1984 Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Loss 27-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leroy Hester TKO 10 05/08/1983 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:45 of the tenth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 26-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marvin Hagler KO 4 27/05/1983 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. IBF Middleweight Title. Scypion knocked out at 2:47 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 26-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Fletcher UD 12 13/02/1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Middleweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 25-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobby West TKO 5 14/12/1982 Gilley's Club, Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
Win 24-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Irving Hines PTS 10 16/09/1982 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Win 23-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". José Mireles TKO 2 06/08/1982 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 22-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mark Frazie UD 10 11/07/1982 Oasis Ballroom, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Loss 21-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Green PTS 10 14/03/1982 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 21-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Siaosi George Tanoa UD 10 28/11/1981 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 20-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dwight Davison PTS 10 08/08/1981 Kiamesha Lake, New York, U.S.
Win 20-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Curtis Parker PTS 10 03/05/1981 Brighton Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 19-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Ray Taylor KO 5 13/12/1980 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win 18-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Herron TKO 4 24/10/1980 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Win 17-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fermín Guzmán TKO 8 02/10/1980 Long Island Arena, Commack, New York, U.S.
Loss 16-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mustafa Hamsho DQ 10 15/06/1980 Clarkston, Michigan, U.S.
Win 16-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Patterson TKO 6 25/05/1980 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 15-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jerome Jackson UD 8 23/02/1980 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 14-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Norris McKinney KO 3 09/01/1980 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S. McKinney knocked out at 2:47 of the third round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 13-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Classen KO 10 23/11/1979 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Classen died of injuries sustained in the fight 5 days later[3] Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 12-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manuel Torres KO 2 10/10/1979 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 11-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jose Gamez KO 6 14/09/1979 Houston Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 10-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". German Marquez KO 2 15/08/1979 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 9-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arnell Thomas KO 2 26/06/1979 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 8-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jesse Edwards KO 2 22/05/1979 Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 7-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Heard KO 2 10/04/1979 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 6-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fred Johnson KO 8 16/01/1979 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 5-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Miguel Garcia TKO 4 28/11/1978 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 4-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oscar Rios KO 1 12/10/1978 Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
Win 3-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carlos Terrazas KO 2 19/09/1978 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 2-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvin Todd KO 4 15/08/1978 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dennis Haggerty KO 1 18/07/1978 Houston, Texas, U.S.

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ "Classen Dies 5 Days After Knockout at Forum", The New York Times, November 29, 1979, p.D17
  3. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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