Al Seeger
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Al Seeger (born January 23, 1980 in Savannah, Georgia) is a boxer from the United States. At 5'8 with 72" reach, Seeger is large for his division of 122 lbs. Seeger began boxing at age eleven under the guidance of Mike Jarrell Sr. and Jimmy Chumley of Jarrell's Gym Boxing in Savannah, GA. With his first amateur fight on March 22, 1991, Seeger fought several times in the 80lb weight division. As an amateur Seeger compiled a record of 26-6 capturing several junior Olympic and open division titles, finishing his amateur career in the 125lb division.
Under the alias of "The Quiet Storm", Seeger made his professional debut on April 27, 2002, under the continued banner of Jarrell's Promotions. As a professional, Seeger has complied a record of 27-1 (21ko). On September 2, 2005 Seeger captured the International Boxing Assosiation's super bantam weight world title. His most recent defense of the IBA world title was a 2nd round tko on 7-28-06 against former Mexican Olympian, César Morales.
His only loss so far was on May 29, 2004 against journeyman Phillip Payne. Seeger succumbed to heat exaustion after an alleged bout with intestinal problems. In the tenth round, in the 100+ degree outdoor venue, a severely dehydrated Seeger collapsed onto the mat. Seeger remained in intesive care for several days and suspended three months. Rebounding from his loss, Seeger then gained career best win over current IBF featherweight champion, Erik Aiken on 9-16-04.
Seeger was able to regain his Americas IBA title against "the pitbull", Luis Rivera on 10-30-04 in a twelve round slug fest. Seeger fought several more times before a rematch was accepted, then on 4-14-06 he avenged his loss by way of 4th round tko.
Seeger curretly holds the IBA world title and looks to capture others in the superbantam weight division. A unification bout between Seeger and WBO champion Daniel Ponce de Leon has now been put in place for October 21st in El Paso, Texas. This event will be televised by HBO PPV.
