Tony Tucker vs Bruce Seldon
On April 8, 1995, Tony Tucker (52-2, 43 KOs) and Bruce Seldon (31-3, 27 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBA heavyweight world titles. The vacant WBA heavyweight title is also on the line.
Tucker vs Seldon Stats
Tony Tucker is coming in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 79% KO rate; his last fight was a 3rd round TKO victory over Dan Murphy, 3 months and 29 days ago. Bruce Seldon is on a 7-fight win streak with a 79% KO rate, with his last fight being a 1st round KO win over Bill Corrigan, 3 months and 22 days ago.
Tucker vs Seldon Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 89.5-10.5 in favor of Tony Tucker. Bruce Seldon may have moments of brilliance during the fight but it won't be enough for him to get the victory.
Tucker vs Seldon Result
Tony Tucker refused to continue the fight in the 7th round, and Bruce Seldon is crowned the new WBA heavyweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Seldon improves his record to 32-3 (28 KOs), while Tucker adds a loss to his record at 52-3.