Lee Selby
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lee Selby |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 14, 1987(1987-02-14) |
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Lee Selby Biography
| Name | Lee Selby |
| Birthday | Feb 14 |
| Birth Year | 1987 |
| Place Of Birth | Wales |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Frankie Cummings, Lee Selby Sr. |
| Siblings | Andrew Selby |
Lee Selby is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 14, 1987 in Wales, United Kingdom. Professional boxer who is acknowledged for holding the IBF featherweight championship. He was ranked sixth-best boxer in world in the category of lightweight in the early part of 2019.
He was defeated by He lost to Josh Warrington in a 2018 match. in an event in the year 2018.
On 17 September 2011, Selby claimed the British and Commonwealth titles with a win over then champion Stephen Smith via an eighth-round stoppage at the Olympia in Liverpool. Despite being the underdog going into the fight Selby took control of the centre of the ring and caught Smith with a left hand in the 8th round, a punch from which Smith was unable to recover. Selby said after the fight that the win “feels like I’ve won a world title” adding “It’s something that I have been dreaming about since I was a kid. It’s a big achievement and not a lot of people have done it”.
Selby began his professional career on 12 July 2008 with a win over Sid Razak (3-8) at the Newport Leisure Centre in Wales. He compiled a record of 4-0 before losing for the first time in his professional career to Samir Mouneimne (1-0-1) by points decision in a four-round contest at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke on 29 May 2009. Selby won his next three fights before beating Dai Davies (6-13-1) for the Welsh Area title on 30 October 2010 claiming the belt with a second-round knockout. On 30 July 2011, he met Scotsman James Ancliff (11-14-2) for the vacant Celtic featherweight title and claimed the belt with a sixth-round stoppage.
The son was Lee Selby Sr. and Frankie Cummings.
Lee Selby Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lee Selby is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Selby 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His professional boxing career started in 2008.
He carried his belts of honor to a soccer game in 2013.
Lee Selby (born 14 February 1987) is a Welsh professional boxer. He held the IBF featherweight title from 2015 to 2018, and previously the British, Commonwealth, and European featherweight titles between 2011 and 2014. As of September 2019, Selby is ranked as the world’s fourth best active lightweight by BoxRec
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Lee Selby height 5 ft 8 in Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lee Selby Dating?
According to our records, Lee Selby is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Lee Selby’s is not dating anyone.
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In May 2015, Lee Selby won the IBF featherweight title from Evgeny Gradovich. The fight ended in a unanimous TD after Gradovich was cut from an accidental head clash, and was unable to continue.
Facts & Trivia
Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Lee Selby celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.
Top Facts about Lee Selby
- Lee Selby is a Welsh professional boxer.
- He was born on February 14, 1987.
- Selby has held multiple world titles in the featherweight division.
- He turned pro in 2008 and has a record of 28 wins and 2 losses.
- Selby’s nickname is “The Welsh Mayweather”.
- He won the IBF featherweight title in May 2015.
- Selby defended his title four times before losing it in May 2018.
- His last fight was on October 31, 2020, which he won by unanimous decision.
- Selby has fought professionally in the UK, USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- He is known for his slick boxing skills and counterpunching ability.
Is Lee Selby still boxing?
Selby announced his retirement from boxing on 5 April 2022.
Is Lee Selby retired?
Former world champion Lee Selby has announced his retirement from professional boxing. The 35-year-old Welshman previously held the IBF featherweight title, but confirmed the end of his 32-fight career after last month’s defeat by Gustavo Daniel Lemos in Argentina.
Did Lee Selby win his last fight?
Selby’s final fight was a final eliminator for Kambosos’ belt but he was stopped in the fifth round by Gustavo Lemos.
How old is Lee Selby?
35 years (February 14, 1987)
Where does Lee Selby train?
NOT to be held back during the coronavirus lockdown, former IBF featherweight world champion Lee Selby has developed a resourceful way to continue training. The Barry boxer has converted a section of his home in the Vale of Glamorgan into a fully functional gym.