Preparations are well underway as Central New York prepares to host boxing's biggest weekend of the year, International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend. Star Boxing, in partnership with Turning Stone Resort Casino, today announced a new event for an already impressive boxing weekend - Zab "Super" Judah (44-9, 30 KOs) vs. Cletus "Hebrew Hammer" Seldin (23-1, 19 KOs). The fight will take place in the Turning Stone Event Center on Friday, June 7, 2019, as part of the 30th Anniversary of Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend. The evening's co-main event will feature James "Buddy" McGirt Jr. (27-3-1, 14KO's) facing off against David Papot (22-0, 3KO's), the same weekend his father James "Buddy" McGirt Sr. will be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Boxing fans will also have an opportunity to mingle with some of the biggest names in boxing, including boxing VIPs and Hall of Famers. Turning Stone will offer a unique boxing fan experience for guests who purchase tickets for the June 7thJudah vs. Seldin fight. For $50 (plus the purchase of a ticket), guests will receive access to the Boxing Hall of Fame Lounge, where boxing VIPs will be socializing throughout the night.
Tickets for Judah vs. Seldin are now available at the Turning Stone Box Office in person or by calling 315.361.7469 and 12:00 p.m. online at Ticketmaster. Prices start at only $35, with ringside seats available for $89 and $75.
June 7th's main event features, Zab "Super" Judah (Brooklyn, NY), a six-time world champion, and the last undisputed welterweight champion of the world. The three-time New York Golden Glove champion made his professional debut at the age of 18, later holding world titles in three weight classes, capped off by his undisputed welterweight reign. Judah has defeated some of the most notable names in the business, including, Micky Ward, Lucas Matthysse and Cory Spinks (Undisputed Welterweight Title), and fought many other top fighters including Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Danny Garcia and Miguel Cotto .
Opposing the six-time and former undisputed champion will be New York's feared knockout artist, Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin (Shirley, NY). Born from a tough line of Jewish-Americans, Seldin won the Ringside Amateur World Championship in 2009. As a professional, Seldin created buzz throughout New York as a knockout artist packing the Paramount with his "Hamma Head" fans. He broke on to the national scene when he devoured Roberto Ortiz at the Nassau Coliseum in a featured HBO fight. One month later, Seldin became the first boxer alongside Hall of Fame world champions, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to fight in featured fights on back to back months on HBO. 83 percent of Seldin's wins have come via knockout.
The veteran craftsmanship of former undisputed champion Judah, will have to weather the storm of the heavy-handed New York brawler in Seldin. On the biggest weekend in boxing, with many Hall of Famer's in attendance, #JudahSeldin is bound to set off fireworks at Turning Stone on June 7th.
In the co-feature bout, James "Buddy" McGirt Jr. (Vero Beach, FL) will look to tip his hat to his father, James McGirt Sr. who is being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame during the same weekend, when he takes on tough Frenchman David Papot (Saint-Nazaire, France). McGirt compiled an impressive amateur record of 44-4 winning the Sunshine State Games and the Southeastern Regional. As a professional McGirt has also found success and has faced some well-regarded fighters in his division, including, Carlos De Leon Jr., Edwin Rodriguez, and Raymond Joval. His opponent, undefeated Frenchman David Papot is taking the trip across the Atlantic Ocean with intentions of ruining the McGirt family weekend. Papot had 102 amateur bouts, 30 of which were with the French National team, earning French National Champion honors two times. In 2017 Papot earned the WBA Continental Middleweight Title, and later that year became the French National Super Welterweight Champion, having since defended the title three times.
Golden fighter lineage will be on full display in this co-feature bout. McGirt Jr. intends to cap off an already prolific day for the McGirt family with a victory at Turning Stone, while David Papot plans to play spoiler, and take another step towards a world title challenge.
Last year, Turning Stone and the International Boxing Hall of Fame announced a multifaceted partnership to spotlight the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting Central New York tourism. The program includes a series of nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.
Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
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I can't think of Judah without getting mental pictures of him dancing around the ring like a drunken sailor. 
Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
I think this is a good fan friendly fight.
Neither of these guys are on the assent, do let them slug it out!
I'll be watching .
Neither of these guys are on the assent, do let them slug it out!
I'll be watching .
Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
Hebrew Hammer is gonna get a solid win on his resume. At least name value wise.
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At his prime, Judah was 2 levels above Seldin. Now, at 41 years of age, after some bad loses and troubles out of the ring, it should be 50:50 fight 
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Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
It's like old times.
An ethnic matchup.
Two Jewish fighters. Well at least Judah was once Jewish. He may have switched by now.
An ethnic matchup.
Two Jewish fighters. Well at least Judah was once Jewish. He may have switched by now.
Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
why is this fight taking place??? Judah shouldn't be in the ring.
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I think Judah can handle himself at a certain level.
He's 41. Seems to make 1 appearance a year now. Just like Russell Jr.
By all accounts Judah keeps himself in great shape and is still a sought after sparring partner.
I guess he just likes to do the real thing on occasion. I don't see him at any major risk as long as he knows his limitations and chooses opponents wisely.
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Judah has switched his religion more than Bob Dylan.SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 Apr 2019, 11:05 It's like old times.
An ethnic matchup.
Two Jewish fighters. Well at least Judah was once Jewish. He may have switched by now.
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Last year, Turning Stone and the International Boxing Hall of Fame announced a multifaceted partnership to spotlight the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting Central New York tourism. The program includes a series of nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.
Turning Stone will be announcing additional events for Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend shortly. For more information about events that have already been announced, visit here.
Turning Stone will be announcing additional events for Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend shortly. For more information about events that have already been announced, visit here.
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I thought Judah had retired.
Future fight: Tim Tszyu versus Zab Judah?
Future fight: Tim Tszyu versus Zab Judah?
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Why not.Enlightened-One wrote: ↑08 May 2019, 11:18 I thought Judah had retired.
Future fight: Tim Tszyu versus Zab Judah?
Normally a younger relative will get revenge, this time, Judah may get revenge on the son!!
I do doubt it though.
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Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
As the buzz continues to grow surrounding International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, the June 7th card at Turning Stone Resort Casino, proudly presented by JOE DEGUARDIA'S STAR BOXING is excited to announce that three titles and significant rankings are now at stake.
In the main event, 6-time world champion ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH (44-9 30KO's) is set to take on New York knockout artist, CLETUS "THE HEBREW HAMMER" SELDIN (23-1 19KO's), in a bout that has the boxing world ready for fireworks.
Both New York born fighters will be taking their shot at the NABA Super Lightweight Title in a 12-round bout.
In the main event, 6-time world champion ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH (44-9 30KO's) is set to take on New York knockout artist, CLETUS "THE HEBREW HAMMER" SELDIN (23-1 19KO's), in a bout that has the boxing world ready for fireworks.
Both New York born fighters will be taking their shot at the NABA Super Lightweight Title in a 12-round bout.
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Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
I would have bet on Seldin,Zab isn't the same fighter he use to be.Even though Seldin isn't the best fighter, he's still a knockout artist
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Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
Roberto Duran Jr. Returns on Judah vs. Seldin Card
The undercard will feature five undefeated fighters, including ROBERT DURAN JR. (Plantation, FL 2-0, 2KO), son of the legendary, "Mano de Piedra," ROBERTO DURAN, Italy's "SUPER" MARIO ALFANO (14-0-1 3KO's), Long Island's WENDY "HAITIAN FIRE" TOUSSAINT (Huntington, NY 9-0 4KO's), up and coming welterweight BOUBACAR SYLLA (Cincinnati, OH 9-0 7KO's), Vero Beach Florida native, JONATHAN PIERRE (3-0) and cruiserweight ALEX VANASSE (4-0 4KO's).
In an 8-round lightweight bout, Italian sensation, "SUPER" MARIO ALFANO will be making his United States debut against a tough opponent in LAVISAS "RED" WILLIAMS (Rochester, NY 8-1-1 3KO's). The 28-year-old Italian earned the Italian National Super Featherweight Title in 2016, and successfully defended it in the same year. Alfano comes to the USA with the hopes that being seen on a world stage will expedite his opportunity at cracking into the upper level of the super featherweight/lightweight rankings. Williams is looking to avenge the first loss of his career at the hands of O'Shaquie Foster, knowing that a win against an undefeated fighter in Alfano will be one of, if not the best, of his young career.
Star Boxing's undefeated, rising super middleweight, WENDY "HAITIAN FIRE" TOUSSAINT (9-0 4KO's) is a highly-regarded prospect that many believe may be a future world champion. He is coming off a 12 month layoff due to an injured hand. Toussaint has developed into a well-rounded fighter and his last 4 fights have been via TKO's. Opposing the Haitian born Toussaint will be LUCIUS "BULLDOG" JOHNSON (Compton, CA, 4-5-1 3KO'S). Johnson has a deceiving record, with combined opponent record of 62-7-6. Toussaint will be the seventh undefeated fighter that Johnson will take on. This scheduled 6-round super middleweight bout is expected to be a thriller.
The Sengalese welterweight, now fighting and training out of Cincinnati, Ohio, BOUBACAR SYLLA (9-0 7KO's) will be fighting in New York for the first time, having recently defeated Brooklyn prospect, Marlon Brown. The 6'0" prospect was born in Dakar, Senegal and will be campaigning at the 147 lb. division as the 24-year-old continues to rise the ranks. He will face tough Texan MARQUIS "THE HAWK" HAWTHORNE (7-10 1KO). Hawthorne has faced almost exclusively highly rated prospects in his career, with a combined opponent record of 96-27-5, of which twelve of his seventeen opponents have been undefeated. He recently handed highly regarded prospect Ronnie Austion his first loss in a massive upset this past January. This bout is scheduled for 6 rounds in the welterweight division.
In a special attraction battle of undefeated fighters, ROBERT DURAN JR. (2-0 2KO), son of boxing legend, ROBERTO DURAN, will step in for his third professional bout, against JONATHAN PIERRE (3-0), in a four round welterweight bout. No-one has been able to take Duran Jr. the full distance as his two wins have come by TKO, and Duran has the added benefit of having already fought on a big stage when he shined on ESPN + in his last bout. Pierre plans to be unphased by the Duran mystique, and says he will continue on his undefeated path, with a fourth victory against the son of the boxing legend.
In an interesting New York scrap, Undefeated, ALEX "LIGHTS OUT" VANASSE (Carmel, NY 4-0 4KO) will take on ERIC ABRAHAM (Schenectady, NY 5-4 2KO's) in a 4-round cruiserweight showdown.
The undercard will feature five undefeated fighters, including ROBERT DURAN JR. (Plantation, FL 2-0, 2KO), son of the legendary, "Mano de Piedra," ROBERTO DURAN, Italy's "SUPER" MARIO ALFANO (14-0-1 3KO's), Long Island's WENDY "HAITIAN FIRE" TOUSSAINT (Huntington, NY 9-0 4KO's), up and coming welterweight BOUBACAR SYLLA (Cincinnati, OH 9-0 7KO's), Vero Beach Florida native, JONATHAN PIERRE (3-0) and cruiserweight ALEX VANASSE (4-0 4KO's).
In an 8-round lightweight bout, Italian sensation, "SUPER" MARIO ALFANO will be making his United States debut against a tough opponent in LAVISAS "RED" WILLIAMS (Rochester, NY 8-1-1 3KO's). The 28-year-old Italian earned the Italian National Super Featherweight Title in 2016, and successfully defended it in the same year. Alfano comes to the USA with the hopes that being seen on a world stage will expedite his opportunity at cracking into the upper level of the super featherweight/lightweight rankings. Williams is looking to avenge the first loss of his career at the hands of O'Shaquie Foster, knowing that a win against an undefeated fighter in Alfano will be one of, if not the best, of his young career.
Star Boxing's undefeated, rising super middleweight, WENDY "HAITIAN FIRE" TOUSSAINT (9-0 4KO's) is a highly-regarded prospect that many believe may be a future world champion. He is coming off a 12 month layoff due to an injured hand. Toussaint has developed into a well-rounded fighter and his last 4 fights have been via TKO's. Opposing the Haitian born Toussaint will be LUCIUS "BULLDOG" JOHNSON (Compton, CA, 4-5-1 3KO'S). Johnson has a deceiving record, with combined opponent record of 62-7-6. Toussaint will be the seventh undefeated fighter that Johnson will take on. This scheduled 6-round super middleweight bout is expected to be a thriller.
The Sengalese welterweight, now fighting and training out of Cincinnati, Ohio, BOUBACAR SYLLA (9-0 7KO's) will be fighting in New York for the first time, having recently defeated Brooklyn prospect, Marlon Brown. The 6'0" prospect was born in Dakar, Senegal and will be campaigning at the 147 lb. division as the 24-year-old continues to rise the ranks. He will face tough Texan MARQUIS "THE HAWK" HAWTHORNE (7-10 1KO). Hawthorne has faced almost exclusively highly rated prospects in his career, with a combined opponent record of 96-27-5, of which twelve of his seventeen opponents have been undefeated. He recently handed highly regarded prospect Ronnie Austion his first loss in a massive upset this past January. This bout is scheduled for 6 rounds in the welterweight division.
In a special attraction battle of undefeated fighters, ROBERT DURAN JR. (2-0 2KO), son of boxing legend, ROBERTO DURAN, will step in for his third professional bout, against JONATHAN PIERRE (3-0), in a four round welterweight bout. No-one has been able to take Duran Jr. the full distance as his two wins have come by TKO, and Duran has the added benefit of having already fought on a big stage when he shined on ESPN + in his last bout. Pierre plans to be unphased by the Duran mystique, and says he will continue on his undefeated path, with a fourth victory against the son of the boxing legend.
In an interesting New York scrap, Undefeated, ALEX "LIGHTS OUT" VANASSE (Carmel, NY 4-0 4KO) will take on ERIC ABRAHAM (Schenectady, NY 5-4 2KO's) in a 4-round cruiserweight showdown.
Re: Zab Judah vs. Cletus Seldin - June 7, 2019
one interesting looking dude