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Beethaeven Scottland

Beethaeven "Bee" Scottland (January 11, 1975 – July 1, 2001) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1995 until 2001.

Beethavean Scottland
Born(1975-01-11)January 11, 1975
North Brentwood, Maryland, US
DiedJuly 1, 2001(2001-07-01) (aged 26)
New York City, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins20
Wins by KO9
Losses7
Draws2
No contests0

Boxing career edit

Scottland's career record was 20-7-2, with nine of his victories coming by knockout. By contrast he was only knocked out twice in his career.

Professional boxing record edit

20 Wins (9 knockouts, 11 decisions), 7 Losses, 2 Draws[1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 20-7-2   George Khalid Jones TKO 10 2001-06-26   U.S.S. Intrepid, New York, New York, USA
Win 20–6-2   Roosevelt Walker TKO 7 2000-08-01   Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Win 19-6-2   Darren Whitley UD 8/8 2000-07-12   Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
Loss 18-6-2   Thomas Tate UD 10/10 2000-03-23   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 18-5-2   Jerome Hill PTS 4/4 1999-12-11   Springfield, Virginia, USA
Loss 17–5-2   Allen Watts MD 6/6 1999-11-19   DC Armory, Washington, D.C., USA
Win 17-4-2   James Mullins TKO 4 1999-10-23   Springfield, Virginia, USA
Win 16–4-2   James Mullins TKO 1 1999-08-27   Annandale, Virginia, USA
Win 15–4-2   Arnold Fountain SD 12 1999-05-13   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 14–4-2   Jerome Hill PTS 4/4 1999-03-24   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 13–4-2   James Gatlin TKO 5/6 1998-11-12   Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 12–4-2   Dennis McKinney UD 6/6 1998-09-24   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Loss 11–4-2   John James KO 6/6 1997-10-24   Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 11–3-2   Anthony Harris KO 1 1997-10-06   Washington, D.C., USA
Loss 10–3-2   Eric Harding UD 8 1997-06-29   Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Loss 10–2-2   Eric Harding UD 4 1997-01-10   Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Draw 10–1-2   Bernice Barber SD 10/10 1996-09-26   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 10–1-1   Ray Healy PTS 6/6 1996-08-23   Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 9–1-1   Berry Butler KO 6/6 1996-06-20   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 8–1-1   Valery Pestovsky PTS 6/6 1996-05-17   Washington, D.C., USA
Win 7–1-1   Ron Woodley TKO 3 1996-02-15   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Loss 6–1-1   Allen Watts TKO 6 1995-11-21   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
Draw 6–0-1   Robert Thomas PTS 6 1995-10-11   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 6–0   Alphonso Dyer PTS 6/6 1995-09-14   Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Win 5–0   Wes Sivills TKO 1 1995-08-30   Washington, D.C., USA
Win 4–0   Calvin Moody TKO 4 1995-05-25   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 3–0   Ed Bryant PTS 4 1995-05-12   Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Win 2–0   Derrick Stinson KO 4 1995-03-24   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 1–0   Stan Braxton UD 4 1995-02-02   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA

Death edit

On June 26, 2001, Scottland stepped in the ring to face George Khalid Jones as part of an ESPN2 telecast from aboard the USS Intrepid museum ship in New York City. Scottland was a late replacement for David Telesco, who at the time was a championship contender who only a year earlier had fought and lost to Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed championship at light heavyweight.

The overmatched Scottland lasted into the tenth round of the fight, but had been hit with many flush shots from Jones throughout the fight and commentator Max Kellerman, who was calling the fight for ESPN2 that evening, said numerous times on the broadcast that the fight should have been halted prior to the tenth round. Finally, Jones hurt Scottland in the tenth and Scottland dropped to the canvas and was counted out having not risen to his feet.[2] Scottland had to be helped from the ring and fell into a coma, dying from his injuries on July 1, 2001. Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. was criticized in the media for years afterward for allowing Scottland to continue fighting.

Aftermath edit

Shortly after the fight Jones, who was genuinely affected by Scottland's death, announced that he would be retiring from the ring, feeling responsible for what happened. Denise Scottland, Bee's widow, reached out to Jones and convinced him that her husband would not have wanted him to retire because of him, and to get back into the ring. The two later forged a friendship.

On September 30, 2005, Jones fought Glen Johnson in a bout with the winner to face Clinton Woods for the IBF light heavyweight title. Jones was knocked out in the tenth round.[3]

Scottland was survived by his wife Denise Scottland and four children.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Beethaeven Scottland Professional boxing record". boxrec.com.
  2. ^ Video on YouTube
  3. ^ [al://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3741822]
  4. ^ "Uncommon bond helps ease sorrow". baltimoresun.com. 3 August 2004. Retrieved August 3, 2004.

External links edit

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