Bruce Seldon on the comeback trail

23/01/2007

Bruce Seldon on the comeback trail

Press Release: Lion Heart Boxing Productions, in association with Damon Feldman, will host Bruce Seldon (35-6) in his final comeback attempt.   The fight is the first fight to be held in the North East Philadelphia Jewish Community Center (the Klein JCC) on February 10, 2007. New Jersey’s Bruce Seldon will face veteran Marcus Rhode (32-31). Seldon briefly held the WBA heavyweight title from 1995 to 1996. On April 8, 1995, he stopped Tony Tucker at the end of round seven to claim the vacant title. After a defense against Joe Hipp, Seldon lost his title to Tyson at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight against Tyson was very short, lasting only about 90 seconds. The loss came on a knockdown where it seemed as though Tyson landed only a very light hit, prompting the crowd to chant "Fix!" repeatedly. Bruce retired for 7 1/2 years, part of which was spent in prison. In his most recent fight on October 28, 2005, an out of shape Seldon was stopped in the second round by Tye Fields. This comeback is Seldon’s last one and Seldon is training as if his life depends on it according to his manager Jim Kurtz.  Say Kurtz,  “Seldon knows that he has just one more bite at the apple.  He was always a gym rat and always trained hard.  However, I do not think that I have ever seen him train as hard.” Lion Heart’s Edward Mendy says, “We are honored to host Seldon’s comeback.  Many questioned Seldon’s resolve after the Tyson Fight.  His valiant effort in [a recent loss to Gerald] Nobles fight erased all those doubts.  Seldon took the Field fight out of shape and overconfidence.  Seldon deserves another chance and Lion Heart Boxing Productions is the champion of second chances.” Tickets may be purchased at the venue.  VIP tables are available only on a first-come-first-serve basis by calling 917-605-0250.