Beethaeven Scottland

Beethaeven "Bee" Scottland (January 11, 1975 – July 1, 2001) was an American professional boxer who fought at super middleweight from 1995 until 2001.

Beethavean Scottland
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1975-01-11)January 11, 1975
North Brentwood, Maryland, US
DiedJuly 1, 2001(2001-07-01) (aged 26)
New York City, New York, US
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins20
Wins by KO9
Losses7
Draws2
No contests0

Boxing career

Scottland's career record was 20-7-2, with nine of his victories coming by knockout. By contrast he was only knocked out twice in his career.

Professional boxing record
20 Wins (9 knockouts, 11 decisions), 7 Losses, 2 Draws[1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 20-7-2 George Khalid Jones TKO 10 2001-06-26 U.S.S. Intrepid, New York, New York, USA Light-heavyweight bout
Win 20–6-2 Roosevelt Walker TKO 7 2000-08-01 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Win 19-6-2 Darren Whitley UD 8/8 2000-07-12 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
Loss 18-6-2 Thomas Tate UD 10/10 2000-03-23 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win 18-5-2 Jerome Hill PTS 4/4 1999-12-11 Springfield, Virginia, USA
Loss17–5-2 Allen Watts MD 6/6 1999-11-19 DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Win17-4-2 James Mullins TKO 4 1999-10-23 Springfield, Virginia, USA
Win16–4-2 James Mullins TKO 1 1999-08-27 Annandale, Virginia, USA
Win15–4-2 Arnold Fountain SD121999-05-13 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win14–4-2 Jerome Hill PTS4/41999-03-24 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win13–4-2 James Gatlin TKO5/61998-11-12 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win12–4-2 Dennis McKinney UD6/61998-09-24 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Loss11–4-2 John James KO6/61997-10-24 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win11–3-2 Anthony Harris KO11997-10-06 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Loss10–3-2 Eric Harding UD81997-06-29 Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Loss10–2-2 Eric Harding UD41997-01-10 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Draw10–1-2 Bernice Barber SD10/101996-09-26 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win10–1-1 Ray Healy PTS6/61996-08-23 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win9–1-1 Berry Butler KO6/61996-06-20 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win8–1-1 Valery Pestovsky PTS6/61996-05-17 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Win7–1-1 Ron Woodley TKO31996-02-15 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Loss6–1-1 Allen Watts TKO61995-11-21 Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Draw6–0-1 Robert Thomas PTS61995-10-11 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win6–0 Alphonso Dyer PTS6/61995-09-14 Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Win5–0 Wes Sivills TKO11995-08-30 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Win4–0 Calvin Moody TKO41995-05-25 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win3–0 Ed Bryant PTS41995-05-12 Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Win2–0 Derrick Stinson KO41995-03-24 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
Win1–0 Stan Braxton UD41995-02-02 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA Professional debut.

Death

On June 26, 2001, Scottland stepped in the ring to face George Khalid Jones as part of an ESPN2 telecast from aboard the USS Intrepid museum ship in New York City. Scottland was a late replacement for David Telesco, who at the time was a championship contender who only a year earlier had fought and lost to Roy Jones, Jr. for the undisputed championship at light heavyweight.

The overmatched Scottland lasted into the tenth round of the fight, but had been hit with many flush shots from Jones throughout the fight and commentator Max Kellerman, who was calling the fight for ESPN2 that evening, said numerous times on the broadcast that the fight should have been halted prior to the tenth round. Finally, Jones hurt Scottland in the tenth and Scottland dropped to the canvas and was counted out having not risen to his feet.[2] Scottland had to be helped from the ring and fell into a coma, dying from his injuries on July 1, 2001. Referee, Arthur Mercante Jr. was criticized in the media for years afterward for allowing Scottland to continue fighting.

Aftermath

Shortly after the fight Jones, who was genuinely affected by Scottland's death, announced that he would be retiring from the ring, feeling responsible for what happened. Denise Scottland, Bee's widow, reached out to Jones and convinced him that her husband would not have wanted him to retire because of him, and to get back into the ring. The two later forged a friendship.

On September 30, 2005, Jones fought Glen Johnson in a bout with the winner to face Clinton Woods for the IBF light heavyweight title. Jones was knocked out in the tenth round.[3]

Scottland was survived by his wife Denise Scottland and four children.[4]

References
  1. "Beethaeven Scottland Professional boxing record". boxrec.com.
  2. Video on YouTube
  3. [al://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3741822]
  4. "Uncommon bond helps ease sorrow". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved August 3, 2004.
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