The Biofile Selcuk Aydin

By Scoop Malinowski                    

Status: WBC Silver Welterweight champion will attempt to win WBC Interim Welterweight title on Sat. night in San Jose vs. Robert Guerrero.

Ht: 5-7  Wt: 147

DOB: September 4, 1983  In: Trabzon, Turkey                    

Record: 23-0 (17 KO’s).

First Boxing Memory: I have been fighting for 20 years now. I remember going into the gym the first time and watching and listening to people hitting the heavy bags.  They were looking strong.

Boxing Inspirations: No specific inspirations. I’m my own inspiration.

Last Book Read: The Hunger Games

First Job: Sports teacher.

Favorite Movies: I just saw the new Batman movie which w

Current Car: Mercedes SLK.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate.

Pre-Fight Feeling/Mindset: My opponent wants to steal my bread. I have to stop him from that. I won’t allow to steal from me or my family.

Childhood Dreams: Becoming world champion.

Greatest Career Moment: Every victory feels great.

Most Painful Career Moment: When I was treated unfairly at the European amateur championships. I didn’t have a fair shot.

Funny Boxing Memory: Boxing is not a funny thing.

Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None.

Favorite Boxers To Watch: I like my own style.

Favorite Sport Outside Boxing: Soccer – football.

Toughest Opponent You Faced: Every opponent is tough. Every fighter who steps into the ring earns my respect.

First Famous Boxer You Ever Met: Mike Tyson in Las Vegas 2009.

Pre-Fight Meal: Pasta and meat.

Last Vacation: With my family in Trabzon (Turkey).

People Qualities Most Admired: My willpower and physical and mental strength.

Nickname: Mini Tyson.

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