Seeman, Solly

In the 1920s, Seeman was a lightweight contender and fought Sammy Mandell and Jimmy Goodrich.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Seeman began his professional career as a lightweight in 1920 and defeated Lew McFarland the following year. In January 1925, world champion Benny Leonard retired and vacated the title, causing the New York Commission to hold an elimination tournament. Two months later, Seeman defeated Charley O'Connell in an eliminator match in a 15-round decision. Seeman never got a title shot, but fought the great Sammy Mandell twice later in the year. Mandell, who had reached the semifinals of the elimination tournament, would become champ in 1926. The first Mandell-Seeman bout ended in a no decision and Mandell won the second fight. In January 1926, Seeman then fought Jimmy Goodrich, who had won the tournament, (Goodrich lost the title the previous month); the bout ended in a no decision. Seeman retired in 1928 with 60 wins in 85 career decisions.

Origin:
New York

Career Statistics:
Professionsl record:
Wins: 60 (12 by knockout) Draws: 14
No decisions: 8

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