Cletus Seldin
Cletus Seldin | |
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East Yaphank, New York , U.S. | |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Hebrew Hammer |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Cletus Seldin (born September 11, 1986) is an American
Early life
Seldin was born in
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Boxing career
Seldin's nickname is the Hebrew Hammer.[2][10][11][12] He is trained and managed by Pete Brodsky, and promoted by Joe DeGuardia.[4][13][14]
Seldin wears a Star of David on his trunks, as did former Jewish boxers Benny Leonard and Barney Ross.[2] "Remember the Masada", a reference to the legendary mass suicide of Jewish rebels under siege by Romans in AD 74, is stitched on the back of his jacket.[15][2] He describes his style as "come forward and fight."[10] ESPN boxing writer Dan Rafeal described him as "a fun fighter."[16]
Seldin began boxing as a professional in 2011, when he was 25 years old.[2][5]
In April 2013, he had surgery for a torn right rotator cuff, labrum, and right hand.[4][10] That was followed by nine months of recovery time.[4]
Seldin made his national television debut in July 2014 on ESPN against Bayan "the Mongolian Mongoose" Jargal (17–5–3, 11
In December 2014, he again faced Jargal.
He won with a technical knockout against Johnny Garcia (19–2–1, 11 KOs) on ESPN's
On June 20, 2015 Seldin defended his WBC International Silver junior welterweight title and brought his record to 17-0 with 14 knockouts, with a 4th-round main event TKO of Ranee Ganoy, who was 38-13-2 with 32 knockouts, at The Paramount.[26]
On April 6, 2017, Seldin tested positive for anabolic steroid use for a second time showing an increased level of testosterone and anabolic steroid Stanozolol also known as Winstrol , which forced his June 15 fight to be canceled. His testosterone to epitestosterone ratio (T/E) was 21.02 to 1, which far exceeded the allowable threshold of 4 to 1 under World Anti-Doping Agency standards. The WBC ruled that Seldin was suspended from participating in any WBC-sanctioned bouts for six months, or until Aug. 1, 2017, and that VADA would design a specific random testing protocol for Seldin at his own cost that would go on for one year.[27][28]
On November 11, 2017, Seldin made his HBO Boxing debut fighting and winning in a third-round TKO against Roberto Ortiz, resulting in Ortiz's second-ever loss. Seldin's record improved to 21-0 with 17 knockouts.[29]
He is the reigning Super Lightweight Champion of the North American Boxing Association; in 2020 he broke his own record by winning 25 of 26 fights, with 21 knockouts, when he fought Luis Florez.[30]
On October 16, 2021, in the main event at TrillerVerz at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, he knocked out Brazil's Willam Silva in the seventh round.[15]
Personal life
Seldin resides on Long Island.[24][31]
Professional boxing record
28 fights | 26 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 22 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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28 | Win | 26–1 (1) | William Silva | KO | 7 (10), 0:24 | Oct 16, 2021 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBA-NABA super lightweight title |
27 | Win | 25–1 (1) | Humberto Martinez | TKO | 7 (12), 3:00 | Feb 28, 2020 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | Retained WBA-NABA super lightweight title |
26 | Win | 24–1 (1) | Zab Judah | TKO | 11 (12), 1:40 | Jun 7, 2019 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Won vacant WBA-NABA super lightweight title |
25 | Win | 23–1 (1) | Adam Mate | KO | 1 (10), 1:00 | Jan 26, 2019 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
24 | Win | 22–1 (1) | Nelson Lara | KO | 1 (10), 2:55 | Nov 16, 2018 | Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
23 | Loss | 21–1 (1) | Yves Ulysse Jr. | UD | 10 | Dec 16, 2017 | Place Bell, Labal, Canada | |
22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Roberto Ortiz | TKO | 3 (10), 1:47 | Nov 11, 2017 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S. | |
21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Renald Garrido | UD | 10 | Sep 28, 2017 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Jesus Selig | KO | 1 (10), 2:11 | Jun 17, 2016 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Orlando Vazquez | KO | 1 (10), 2:34 | Mar 5, 2016 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC International Silver super lightweight title |
18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Ranee Ganoy | TKO | 4 (10), 0:32 | Jun 19, 2015 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC International Silver super lightweight title |
17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Johnny Garcia | TKO | 5 (10), 3:00 | Feb 27, 2015 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC International Silver super lightweight title |
16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Bayan Jargal | TKO | 9 (10), 0:30 | Dec 20, 2014 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | Won vacant super lightweight title
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15 | Win | 14–0 (1) | Ramesis Gil | KO | 2 (10), 2:06 | Sep 19, 2014 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
14 | NC | 13–0 (1) | Bayan Jargal | NC | 3 (8), 2:08 | Jul 18, 2014 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Wilfredo Acuna | TKO | 7 (8), 1:12 | Apr 24, 2014 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Gilbert Venegas | UD | 8 | Nov 22, 2013 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Jonathan Cuba | KO | 3 (8), 2:22 | Feb 23, 2013 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Luis Rodriguez | TKO | 3 (6), 0:05 | Jan 25, 2013 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Carl McNickles | TKO | 2 (8), 2:45 | Oct 13, 2012 | NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Jericho, New York, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Jonathan Garcia | KO | 1 (6), 2:33 | Jul 28, 2012 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Marcus Hall | TKO | 2 (6), 2:57 | Mar 31, 2012 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Tyler Pogline | KO | 1 (6), 3:00 | Jan 28, 2012 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Rashad Bogar | TKO | 3 (6), 1:58 | Nov 19, 2011 | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Jose Segura Torres | TKO | 2 (4), 0:21 | Oct 22, 2011 | Madison Square Garden WaMu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Clarence Booth | UD | 4 | Sep 23, 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Hector Rivera | UD | 4 | Jul 20, 2011 | Oceana, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Wilson Feliciano | TKO | 3 (4), 0:17 | Jul 9, 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
See also
References
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- ^ a b c Mitch Abramson (July 19, 2014). "Cletus Seldin and Bayan Jargal fight ends in no contest". NY Daily News.
- ^ "Rising Jewish Brawler Cletus Seldin Wins Latest Match in Three Rounds". Algemeiner. January 28, 2013.
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- ^ Mark Whicker (November 18, 2014). "Chris Algieri hits the road so he can hit Manny Pacquiao". USA Today.
- ^ a b "With 'spectacular' KO, Boxer Cletus Seldin — another 'Hebrew Hammer' — keeps his championship title". The Forward. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
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- ^ Dan Rafael (December 19, 2014). "Redkach headlines 'ShoBox' card". ESPN.
- ^ Jordan Lauterbach (July 18, 2014). "Shirley's Cletus Seldin hammers foe but it's declared a no-contest". Newsday.
- ^ a b "Seldin and Smith Winners In "Rockin Fight" Fashion!". Boxing 24/7. December 22, 2014.
- ^ a b "Cletus Seldin-Johnny Garcia Headline Rockin Fights 17 Live On ESPN's Friday Night Fights". Boxing.com. February 6, 2015.
- ^ "WBC International Championships, WBC Boxing
- ^ Dan Rafael (January 19, 2015). "Notes: Bute signs with Haymon". ESPN.
- ^ a b c Greg Logan (February 28, 2015). "Cletus Seldin hammers his way to fifth-round win". Newsday.
- ^ a b "Cletus Seldin – Boxer". boxrec.com.
- ^ Martin Hines (February 27, 2015). "Carl Frampton vs Chris Avalos; Tyson Fury vs Christian Hammer; Dmitry Chudinov vs Chris Eubank Jr - boxing on TV this weekend". The Independent.
- ^ "Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin Remains undefeated with TKO over Ganoy". Boxing News 24. June 20, 2015.
- ^ "Seldin tests positive for elevated testosterone". June 8, 2017.
- ^ Random Hits. "Cletus Seldin Suspended for 6 Months By WBC Over Failed Test". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "'Hebrew Hammer' Seldin wins by TKO".
- ^ "No Stopping Cletus 'Hebrew Hammer' Seldin, as US Jewish Boxer Retains Title With Latest Victory". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ "Seldin fights at Paramount Friday". Newsday. January 24, 2013.
External links
- Boxing record for Cletus Seldin from BoxRec (registration required)
- Cletus Seldin official site