Wilford Scypion

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Wilford Scypion (born July 18, 1958) was a professional boxer.

Contents 1 Amateur career 2 Pro career 3 Life After Boxing 4 References

[edit] Amateur career

Scypion was the National Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion in 1978.

[edit] Pro career

In February 1983, Scypion beat Frank Fletcher by a twelve round decision to take the USBA's regional Middleweight title. This victory guaranteed him a world championship try, against Marvin Hagler. The two competitors met on May 27, in a fight televised by HBO Boxing, which was considered by many to show only the best fights available at the time. Scypion was knocked out in four rounds in his only world title try, which was held in Providence, Rhode Island.

[edit] Life After Boxing

He now lives in Port Arthur, Texas with his father and sister. Wilford is well known around town. Even though Wilford is disabled, due to his boxing experiences, he manages to live a relatively normal life and attends church with his family.

[edit] References

Professional boxing record for Wilford Scypion from Boxrec