He turned professional in 2008, and then suddenly everything changed. Fishes can often be seen swimming together back and forth in the streams there. Andrew is targeting a world title very soon, within 10, 12 fights and hes a superb talent. My uncle put something like a stupid amount of money on the eighth-round KO, I think he won about 25,000, Selby says. Not since the fighting Hilton family out of Montreal has Canada . TONIGHT, we will witness for the first time in Canadian History, 4 brothers entering the RING on the same bout sheet. Younger brother Andrew, the 2012 Olympic fighter and former amateur world number one, will fight for the vacant British flyweight title against Louis Norman in Cardiff on 14 May. Then when my brother died, I went on a binge; drugs and drinking. You might see the best of me in this next fight because Gradovich is a good champion, says Selby. He held the IBF featherweight world title from 2015 to 2018, and previously the British, Commonwealth, and European featherweight titles between 2011 and 2014. Surrounded by family, he clings to his older brother Michael, following him around the party. With the win, Selby became the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Daigo Higa. We had the same group of friends, we had gone to the same school and we were really close. Follow him on Twitter @MBevs68. 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He fell short to the eventual gold medalist 16:11, preventing Selby from earning a medal.[1]. I know I've come up the hardest way possible, fighting in little leisure centres with a couple of hundred people there, no TV and little money. Gago down in the 1st round. Selby Amateur Boxing Club is a community boxing club based at The Selby Centre in Haringey. Andrew Selby made his professional debut on 30 October 2015 against Tanzanian Haji Juma in Newport, Wales. A cloud of smoke hovered over the ring. We boxed three times in the week and at weekends our coach would pick us up and take us to the leisure centre, to the fields to play football or to go camping. [5][6], On 26 May 2017, Selby first touched the canvas against Cristofer Rosales. That victory earned him the British featherweight title and we would go on to add the Commonwealth and European belts. Video, 00:00:56England have a good leadership mix - Jones, 'There are no future sports on an uncertain planet' Video, 00:03:05'There are no future sports on an uncertain planet', GB gymnasts on music, dance parties & beam skills. Video, 00:03:48, Croft parties like it's 1997 Video, 00:00:35, Pro12 highlights: Ospreys 47-10 Treviso. I wasnt always flashy, theres nothing I'd like more than to have a tear-up. Video, 00:05:01Barry's boxing brothers who want to rule the world, Up Next. Free Online Library: Boxing: Splott brothers in history books; Selby boys retain WABA senior titles. Selby was scheduled to defend his British title against Kevin Satchell on 2016, but Satchell withdrew from the fight. Selby cut above the left eye in a 2nd round head clash and over the right eye in the 6th. "[7], Selby picked up another win on 7 October 2017 against Maximino Flores. Many families have had multiple members become famous in the sport of boxing, with some having held multiple world titles. The Selby brothers (left to right) Lee, Andrew and Michael all trained in boxing from a young age 'We were a close-knit family,' says Selby. It was a big shock; there was a two-year age gap between us. 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Selby stopped Juma 2 minutes into the fourth round. Updated 10:18, 5 Apr 2022. Published: 20:39 GMT, 29 May 2015 | Updated: 19:08 GMT, 30 May 2015. Hailing from Colcot, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Selby claimed a silver medal at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, after he was pipped 13:12 by Misha Aloyan. He held the IBF featherweight title from 2015 to 2018, and previously the British , Commonwealth , and European featherweight titles between 2011 and 2014. Croft parties like it's 1997 Video, 00:00:35Croft parties like it's 1997 Pro12 highlights: Ospreys 47-10 Treviso. I don't. Selby went on to have 90 fights as an amateur, winning a string of Welsh National titles along the way. The 3 judges' scorecards read 29:26 at the end in favour of the Scot. Joel De La Hoya Jr.: ---- to ----, (Joel Sr.'s son), Diego De La Hoya: 1994-08-13 to ----, (Oscar's cousin), WBC-NABF, and WBO-, Robert Folley: 1959-11-27 to ----, (Zora's son), light heavyweight and cruiserweight, Freeda Foreman: 1976-10-16 to 2019-03-08, (George's daughter), middleweight, Tyrone Frazier: 1962-05-11 to ----, (Joe's nephew), super middleweight and light heavyweight, Joe Frazier Jr.: 1962-10-02 to ----, (Joe's son), welterweight, Jay Fullmer: 1937-03-09 to 2015-04-22, lightweight and welterweight, Javier Garcia Caldern: 1989-01-20 to ----, (Robert's nephew), lightweight, David Garcia: 1990-09-11 to ----, (Robert's nephew), welterweight, Billy Gardner: 1879-07-04 to 1950-02-23, New England featherweight champion, Billy Hearns: ---- to ----, (Thomas's brother), super featherweight, Marco Magdaleno: 1995-11-02 to ----, lightweight, Justin Jones: 1987-04-21 to ----, (Floyd Sr.'s son), James McGirt Jr.: 1982-11-25 to ----, (Buddy's son), super middleweight, Tom McNeeley Sr.: ---- to ----, heavyweight, Raymond Ray Patterson: 1942-10-24 to ----, (Floyd's brother), heavyweight, Randy: ---- to ----, Golden Gloves champion, Ollie: ---- to ----, Golden Gloves champion, Leon Spinks Jr.: 1970-09-16 to 1990-07-22, (Leon's son), fought as Leon Calvin, Darrel Spinks: 1973-07-24 to ----, (Leon's son), super welterweight, Leon Spinks III: 1988-02-14 to ----, (Leon's grandson), Nate Tubbs: 1964-12-01 to ----, (Tony's brother), heavyweight, Robert Tubbs: 1972-12-12 to ----, (Tony's cousin), middleweight, Roy Dale: 1942 to ----, (Tony's uncle), middleweight, Antwaun Taylor: 1985-01-19 to ----, (Tony's son), Eddie Zivic 1910-05-30 to 1996-04-15, welterweight contender, This page was last edited on 22 October 2022, at 06:24. He's with me in the ring, I've got his nickname, Slinky, embroidered on the back of my shorts.. 2022 BBC. The river passes by Taipei Zoo, sports park of National Chengchi University and grasslands expanding the route. The 35-year-old Welshman will hang up his gloves after losing his final fight in . Eric Hunter and Jonathan Barros are the two at the top of the list, so wed like to get a fight out of the way if it is called, so we can target something bigger in the summer. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. To be honest, when you look at his record and you look at my record, I've fought a higher class of people. Beautiful mountains and a river stretch on both sides of Jingmei River Bikeway. We were a close-knit family, says Selby. Just for a moment, Lee Selby is back in the garden of his childhood home in the Welsh seaside town of Barry. Andrew Selby (born 25 December 1988) is a Welsh professional boxer who held the British flyweight title from 2016 to 2019. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Lee says hes more naturally gifted than him, so if he is as dedicated as Lee, then hes a safe bet to be a world champion. The Mayweather Boxing Club, owned by retired great Floyd, became particularly infamous in 2014 when a . Video, 00:03:11, 'People choose narrative that suits' - Horner on budget cap fine. Michael, then 23, had taken a job as a labourer in Weston-super-Mare and gone out drinking with a colleague after work. Hes the brightest prospect in world boxing., Matt Bevan is part of Boxing Scene's UK team. The Welsh boxer would recover and outwork Rosales to earn a unanimous decision (119-108, 118-109, 118-109). As the fight went on, Selby's better technique and sharper work allowed him to outbox Flores and win a unanimous decision (119-109, 117-111, 117-112). [9], In his next fight, Selby traveled to Mexico to face Julio Cesar Martinez, in a WBC eliminator, with the winner facing WBC flyweight champion Charlie Edwards. Questions, comments or special requests? Who likes getting punched in the face? The club. Video, 00:01:00, GB gymnasts on music, dance parties & beam skills, John Toshack describes 'frightening' Covid. Jingmei Riverside Bikeway. Video, 00:00:24Dungannon Swifts' Bruna scores superb goal from own half, Players & managers are not politicians - Klopp. Methuen inspired by Glasgow success. I've got a chance because I will be fighting for a world title. Rosales dropped Selby at the start of the fight. LEE SELBY, the "Welsh Mayweather", is looking forward to returning to the O2 on Saturday.He's putting his IBF featherweight title on the line against American challenger Eric Hunter.The . Nevertheless, Selby comfortably outpointed his opponent. The brothers gave themselves a big day out to celebrate: a six-hour lunch at Alain Roux's Waterside Inn at Bray, followed by a couple of bottles of champagne with Raymond Blanc, who has become a . Barry's boxing brothers who want to rule the world. His first bout came against Ilyas Suliemenov of Kazakhstan, a stiff test for the Welshman, but one that he passed with relative ease, prevailing 19:15. At least I am honest. Selby, however, was docked 2 points in round 3 for his gumshield repeatedly coming out, and as a result, would have needed a stoppage to win. It would be great for publicity over here, but we have the link with Al Haymon in the U.S., where fights with Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares and Gary Russell Jr. are possible. a student at Cardiff University, was a class act and his boxing skills well appreciated by the patrons, as he won 16-14 on points against KO . This is a list of boxing families with two or more notable boxers. 117 were here. Former world champion Lee Selby has announced his retirement from professional boxing. Lee Selby: Second Nature. Video, 00:01:03John Toshack describes 'frightening' Covid. Sanigar said: With Lee were just clarifying the mandatory situation with the IBF. I can't explain it.. While this does not have extensive details, their highest career achievements are listed. When training gets hard, I think of him and push myself. This is an ideal route for family trip. I think my dad realised we were good at it before we did. Having turned professional, Selby won his first four fights before suffering a shock defeat by Samir Mouneimne. Catch the Selby brothers on Sport Wales on iPlayer. My first fight as an amateur was in a social club in the Welsh valleys. Sammy Ayala: 1959-07-31 to ----, (Tony Sr.'s son), Paulie Ayala: ---- to ----, (Tony Sr.'s son), featherweight, Rickey Beard: 1959-03-16 to 1985-11-07, welterweight, Obie Beard: ---- to ----, light welterweight, Joe Byrd Sr.: ---- to ----, 1992 US Olympic Team head coach. Lee successfully defended his IBF world featherweight title for the second time by beating Eric Hunter in London on 9 April. Interviews with Lee Selby, Andrew Selby & Lee Selby Snr.http://onthegrindboxing.com/ & http://livefight.com He boxed six times during his debut season in the WSB, remaining unbeaten throughout. It was obviously devastating, says Selby. After the fight, Selby declared "I want to make money in life, so that is why I fight. Selby stopped the previously unbeaten Joel Brunker in his last bout at the O2 Arena in October, Selby's style has earned him the tag of 'the Welsh Mayweather' but it is one which he doesn't agree with, The Barry born boxer admits he will have to be near his best if he is to dethrone Gradovich on Saturday. I can do what he does! As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2011 World Championships, Bronze at the 2013 World Championships, and gold at the 2011 and 2013 European Championships, all in the flyweight division. Video, 00:03:11Rashford is my hero - Whelan, 'People choose narrative that suits' - Horner on budget cap fine. The 35-year-old Welshman previously held the IBF featherweight title, but confirmed the end of his 32-fight . Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. His first contest of the tournament was a home tie against Daniele Limone of the Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales. If I do that, I know I'll win the fight. He's a decent fighter, hes aggressive and comes forward. I did think what the hell have I got myself in for but once the first bell went and we started fighting, it just came natural.. Ric Magramo Jr.: 1961-11-06 to ----, (Ric Sr.'s son), Melvin Magramo: 1971-04-28 to ----, WBO Inter-Continental, and, Carl Pealosa: 1938-03-02 to ----, lightweight and light welterweight, Jonathan Pealosa: ---- to ----, (Carl's son), WBC International flyweight champion, Dodie Boy Jr.: 1991-02-20 to ----, (Carl's grandson), featherweight. Video, 00:02:15'Messi took our soul' - Ferdinand on European defeats, A graveyard that is a Scottish football pilgrimage. Perez Brothers 'My younger brother [Andrew] is the most naturally gifted, my older brother was terrible, he didn't fight, he just trained. Andrew Selby is the younger brother of former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby. It was quote intimidating. [11], On 15 November 2019, Selby vacated the British flyweight title.[12]. Selby unloaded a barrage of shots on his opponent near the end of the second round, which prompted the referee to end the fight with 12 seconds left to go in the round. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Video, 00:01:09, 'People choose narrative that suits' - Horner on budget cap fine. Selby's #1 ranking by AIBA meant he was seeded and was given a bye through the first round of the Olympic tournament. . 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The Barry boy, who defended his British featherweight title and picked up the European title too, says it all started when his brother Michael took him to Rhoose Amateur Boxing Club as a child and . He stood at the entrance soaking up the scene in front of him. Im looking to plot Lees course to mega-fights and in three to four years time we could get these stars over here and fill out the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, with Andrew as the co-headline with his brother. Video, 00:04:03, Dungannon Swifts' Bruna scores superb goal from own half. October 31, 2020 -- Lee Selby vs. George Kambosos Jr. from London, United Kingdom.Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTubeDownloa. Hes been training with the GB squad in Sheffield for nearly eight years, so the change of environment was what he needed. Lee Selby will get a crack at the world featherweight championship on Saturday night at the O2 Arena, Selby lost his older brother Michael just after turning professional in 2008, The Selby brothers (left to right)Lee, Andrew and Michael all trained in boxing from a young age. Video, 00:01:27Players & managers are not politicians - Klopp, 'My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa' Video, 00:00:58'My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa', England have a good leadership mix - Jones. Selby won the fight 26:12, thus sealing a place as Great Britain's flyweight representative at the 2012 London Olympics. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2011 World Championships, Bronze at the 2013 World Championships, and gold at the 2011 and 2013 European Championships, all in the flyweight division.He is the younger brother of former featherweight world champion Lee Selby 'Messi took our soul' - Ferdinand on European defeats. Selby was ranked #1 by the WBC, as well as #8 by the WBO and #9 by the IBF, while Martinez was ranked #2 by the WBC. Both fighters landed significant punches but were unable to hurt each other. Lee Selby (born 1987), IBF featherweight champion; Selby won his second professional fight with a second-round stoppage of unbeaten Hungarian Jozsef Ajtai. Andrew Selby (born 25 December 1988) is a Welsh professional boxer who held the British flyweight title from 2016 to 2019. It was more like a youth club. Lee Selby (born 14 February 1987) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2022. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Ibn Ali: 1979-01-31 to ----, (Rahman's son), Nico Ali Walsh: 2001 to ----, (Rasheda's son), amateur boxer, Tony Ayala Sr.: 1935-07-31 to 2014-04-10, former boxer and trainer of his four sons. Selby brothers. Something comes over me. Took place at Parken Stadium on September 4, 1992. Video, 00:05:01, Barry's boxing brothers who want to rule the world, Up Next. I went to his last fight. Selby Brothers Handyman Service is committed to exceeding your needs. He is the younger brother of former featherweight world champion Lee Selby. This is a list of boxing families with two or more notable boxers. The 28-year-old has lost just one of his previous 21 bouts leading into his world title shot, Selby admitted he went on a drugs and drinking binge after being devastated by the loss of his brother. selbybrothershandymanservice@gmail.com. [2] Selby outclassed the Italian and won every round on all three judges' score-cards. Selby cruised to a unanimous decision win (120-109, 120-109, 119-110)[4] Selby won the IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title against Jake Bornea with a seventh round technical knockout. 'Thats when I put my focus into the one thing I'd always known I was good at, boxing. This was his first fight. Fans claim Neymar 'seems surprised' by Gabriel Martinelli's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad, as fans 'He didn't take his chance there was no impact': Rio Ferdinand laments Donny van de Beek's lifeless Can YOU pick the winner of the World Cup? He's a similar size and style to my last opponents so its nothing too new. He had no boxing boots, just trainers. The club was full of smoke, there was a thick cloud on the ceiling, loads of drunk men shouting and cheering. The 28 year old lost his older brother Michael in 2008 and still carries his spirit with him. Manager Jamie Sanigar has provided Boxing Scene with an update on the Selby brothers, Lee and Andrew, as they look ahead to what is expected to be a very busy 2016. 'There were five children in the house, my two brothers, two sisters and me. Except perhaps, in his own way, his older brother. Lee & Andrew Selby: Barry's boxing brothers who want to rule the world, Barry's boxing brothers who want to rule the world. Video, 00:00:56, England have a good leadership mix - Jones, 'There are no future sports on an uncertain planet' Video, 00:03:05, 'There are no future sports on an uncertain planet', GB gymnasts on music, dance parties & beam skills. Video, 00:01:03, John Toshack describes 'frightening' Covid, Should Rashford be starting for England? Many families have had multiple members become famous in the sport of boxing, with some having held multiple world titles. By Matt Bevan. My older brother started when he was about nine and I went as soon as I was old enough. Video, 00:03:48Methuen inspired by Glasgow success. Selby entered the games as gold medal favourite in the 52kg Flyweight category, but lost his preliminary contest by a unanimous decision to 19-year-old Scottish boxer Reece McFadden. Irleis (Cubanito ) Perez My dad is a massive boxing fanatic so he thought he would send us to the gym. Video, 00:02:15, 'Messi took our soul' - Ferdinand on European defeats, A graveyard that is a Scottish football pilgrimage. I just like the cheques. Id be telling my parents I was going to school but I'd be off, Id be in the woods with my mates smoking weed. However, as Selby wasn't the only Brit in his weight division, he had to wait until later that year to seal Olympic qualification when he met Beijing Olympian Khalid Yafai at the 2011 GB Amateur Boxing Championships. [8], After a year-long layoff, Selbt returned to the ring with a dominant second round TKO win over Adam Yahaya. By Dewi Powell: Lee Selby scored a sixth round stoppage win over Rendall Munroe on Saturday and paid tribute to the memory of the person who introduced him to boxing, his late brother Michael Slevin. BOND OF BROTHERS. The same brother he would follow to the gym a few years later at the age of eight. |. Kai Robin Havn: 1989-01-20 to ----, (Magne's son), Irichelle Durn: 1976-11-18 to ----, (Roberto's daughter), super bantamweight, Richard Donaire: 1987-05-25 to ----, (Nonito's cousin), super flyweight, Ric Magramo Sr.: ---- to ----, 1960s Flyweight contender. Written by Shaun Brown on 2nd September 2021. Former world champion Lee Selby has announced his retirement from boxing. "I thought we was going to come steaming in at me because he was a smaller guy but as soon as I landed a jab he knew I was too strong for him," said Selby. In the quarterfinal Selby was pitted against the exciting young Cuban Robeisy Ramirez. 'The way to win fights in professional boxing is to hit and not get hit, to hit and make them miss and that's what I mould my style on. He was 10 years old. Theres obviously the fight with Josh Warrington, which Eddie Hearn assures us can do 30, 40,000 at Elland Road in Leeds. While older brother Lee eyes bigger game in the pro ranks, younger brother Andrew Selby will have the chance to live out the dream of every amateur boxer as he participates in the 2012 Olympics. 'Thats what I did from 10 years of age, just have a scrap. The Bristol based manager is hoping to make some big fights for Lee, who holds the IBF featherweight title and was last in action defending his belt in Glendale, Arizona, unanimously outpointing Fernando Montiel in the first defence of his title. Lee Selby (born 14 February 1987) is a Welsh professional boxer trained by Tony Borg and managed by Chris Sanigar. 9317047314. Instead of walking to primary school, which was about two miles away, we had to jog and dad would ride alongside on his bike. Selby wasn't able to beat the count and Martinez was awarded the victory. Selby claimed another minor title, the WBC International title, with a points victory (100-90, 100-90, 100-90) over journeyman Ardin Diale. Methuen inspired by Glasgow success. Cookeville, TN, USA. After another win, Selby fought Shepshed-based Louis Norman for the BBBofC British flyweight title. Norman had previously held the English flyweight title. We'd love to hear from you, so don't hesitate in reaching out today. While this does not have extensive details, their highest career achievements are listed. The tournament was also a qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics with a quarter-final being the usual qualification criteria. Selby down (for the first time in his career) from a left hook in the 2nd round. Video, 00:01:00GB gymnasts on music, dance parties & beam skills, John Toshack describes 'frightening' Covid. Selby fell out of love with boxing after a shock defeat at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. After an argument on an embankment, they went their separate ways but Michael slipped and fell into the river Rhyne. Lee and Andrew Selby are hoping to become British boxing's first world champion brothers for almost 30 years. Im going to have to box near enough to the best of my ability to beat him. Michael is always with me. 2,102 Followers, 5 Following, 22 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @selbybrothers And on Saturday, when he fights Russias Evgeny Gradovich for the IBF world title at the O2 Arena, the shy Welshman will transform into the showboating crowd-pleaser which has earned him the tag of the Welsh Mayweather. Lee Selby, Wales' 12th and most recent world champion boxer, has announced his retirement from the sport. Lee Selby will get a crack at a world title at the O2 Arena on Saturday night. Thats what I'd like to do but that won't win fights. When I become champion, I can really appreciate it because I've done it the hard way, no-ones given it to me.'. [3] Selby went the distance for the first time in his third fight against Everth Briceo. Contact Us. But Selby says: I wouldnt class myself as the Welsh Mayweather. Debut. Gradovich is making the fifth defence of the world title he won two years ago but only retained it last November courtesy of a draw against Jayson Velez. Video, 00:01:53, 'Messi took our soul' - Ferdinand on European defeats. Selby claimed he will be ready for a shot at a world title after just 10 professional bouts. Selby (28-2, 9 KOs), 33, from Barry, Wales, last fought in October when he outpointed British rival Ricky Burns while Australian Kambosos Jr (18-0, 10 KOs), 27, from Sydney, is coming off a good . I've worked my way up and I'm headlining major shows at some of the biggest arenas in the country. Outside the ring I'm shy and quiet but as soon as I hear my ring music, thats when my persona changes and I become a different person. McFadden won the first round, and Selby took the second to have it all square going into the final round. Video, 00:01:27, Players & managers are not politicians - Klopp, 'My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa' Video, 00:00:58, 'My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa', England have a good leadership mix - Jones. His body was discovered four days later. Should Rashford be starting for England? The fighting WILCOX clan hail from Hamilton, Ontario with roots deeply embedded in the boxing scene both in the Amateur and Professional ranks.