Vaughn Bean facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vaughn Bean |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Vaughn Bean |
| Nickname(s) | Shake & Bake Vicious |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Reach | 76 in |
| Born | September 3, 1974 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
Vaughn Bean (born September 3, 1974) is an American former professional boxer. He was known by his nicknames "Shake & Bake" and "Vicious." Vaughn Bean was a heavyweight boxer who competed for world titles in 1997 and 1998.
Vaughn Bean's Boxing Journey
Vaughn Bean started his boxing career with a great run, winning his first 27 fights. This impressive start led him to a big opportunity: a fight for the IBF Heavyweight title against Michael Moorer in 1997. Even though many people didn't know much about Vaughn at the time, he fought very well. He lost the fight by a close decision, showing everyone he was a serious competitor.
After that, Vaughn won four more fights. This helped him get another chance at a world title. He faced Evander Holyfield for the WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles. Again, Vaughn fought hard but lost the decision.
Vaughn then went on another winning streak, earning 11 victories in a row. This led to another major fight, this time against Vitali Klitschko. Klitschko was a very strong opponent. He controlled the fight and eventually won by a TKO (Technical Knockout) in the 11th round.
In the years that followed, Vaughn Bean continued to box. He had fights against other skilled boxers like Tony Thompson, Yanqui Diaz, and Alexander Dimitrenko.
