Vaughn Bean (born September 3, 1974) is an American former

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. Nicknamed "Shake & Bake", Bean challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1997 and 1998.

Professional career

Bean began his career with 27 victories over extremely limited competition, lining up a shot at IBF Heavyweight title holder

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in 1997. At the time, Bean was a virtual unknown to the boxing public but put up a good effort against Moorer, losing a close majority decision. After four victories over marginal competition, Bean secured another title shot against

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for the WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles. Bean again lost the decision. Bean again went on another synthetic winning streak, pounding out 11 consecutive wins. Yet again, he secured another major fight, this time against

Professional boxing record

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