Mickey Bey | |
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Born | Mickey Bey Jr. June 27, 1983 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Spirit |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 23 |
Wins by KO | 11 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Mickey Bey Jr. (born June 27, 1983) is an American professional boxer and former IBF lightweight champion.
On February 2, 2013, Bey defeated Robert Rodríguez by third-round knockout, but tested positive for testosterone in the post-fight drug test. He was fined $1,000 and suspended for three months. [1]
On September 13, 2014, Bey defeated Miguel Vázquez by twelfth-round split decision to win the IBF lightweight title, his first world title. This bout was on the card of Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana II. [2]
Bey was scheduled to face Denis Shafikov as his first defence, on April 30, as an ESPN2 main event in Las Vegas. Moretti and Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions were even able to make a deal for the bout despite the poor relationship between the companies. However, Bey ultimately turned down a purse of about $200,000, and the bout was cancelled on short notice. The bout was then put up for a purse bid, and Top Rank, the only bidder, won the promotional rights with an offer of $78,000.
Although Bey signed a contract to go to Macau, China, to make a mandatory defence of his lightweight world title against Shafikov on July 18, he has again backed out of the fight and the vacated the title on July 3, 2015, having failed to defend the title once. Whilst he did ultimately vacate the title the IBF were on the verge of stripping him for failing to meet his contractual obligation to face his mandatory challenger. [3]
Bey fought Rances Barthelemy on 3 June 2016, for the IBF lightweight championship of the world. Barthelemy won by split decision. The scorecards were announced as 117-110, 110-117, 116-111 in favor of Barthelemy. [4]
George Kambosos Jnr fought Bey on 14 December 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Kambosos Jnr won by split decision in their 10 round contest. The scorecards were announced as 94-95, 97-92, 96-93 in favor of Kambosos Jnr. [5]
30 fights | 25 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 13 | 1 |
By decision | 12 | 2 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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30 | Win | 25–3–1 (1) | Javier Rodriguez Lepe | TKO | 2 (8) | 2024-05-25 | San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico | |
29 | Win | 24–3–1 (1) | Francisco Bonilla Zambrano | KO | 2 (4) | 2023-10-28 | Chihuahua, Mexico | |
28 | Loss | 23–3–1 (1) | George Kambosos Jr. | SD | 10 (10) | 2019-12-14 | Madison Square Garden, New York City | |
27 | Win | 23–2–1 (1) | Luis Humberto Valdivia | TKO | 1 (8) | 2018-09-21 | Cheer's Bar, Tijuana | |
26 | Loss | 22–2–1 (1) | Rances Barthelemy | SD | 12 (12) | 2016-06-03 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood | For IBF lightweight title |
25 | Win | 22–1–1 (1) | Naim Nelson | UD | 10 (10) | 2015-12-18 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas | |
24 | Win | 21–1–1 (1) | Miguel Vázquez | SD | 12 (12) | 2014-09-13 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas | Won IBF lightweight title |
23 | Win | 20–1–1 (1) | Alan Herrera | UD | 10 (10) | 2014-05-02 | The Joint, Las Vegas | |
22 | Win | 19–1–1 (1) | Carlos Cardenas | TKO | 3 (10) | 2013-12-06 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton | |
21 | Loss | 18–1–1 (1) | John Molina Jr. | TKO | 10 (10) | 2013-07-19 | The Joint, Las Vegas | |
20 | NC | 18–0–1 (1) | Robert Rodríguez | KO | 3 (10) | 2013-02-02 | The Cosmopolitan, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas | Result overturned |
19 | Win | 18–0–1 | Héctor Velázquez | UD | 8 (8) | 2011-11-19 | NRG Arena, Houston | |
18 | Win | 17–0–1 | Alejandro Rodriguez | TKO | 4 (8) | 2011-07-01 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio | |
17 | Draw | 16–0–1 | Jose Hernandez | MD | 8 (8) | 2011-02-19 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Eric Cruz | UD | 6 (6) | 2010-11-06 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas | |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Tyrone Wiggins | KO | 1 (6) | 2009-12-19 | Cotton Eyed Joe, Knoxville | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Michaelangelo Lynks | UD | 6 (6) | 2009-10-10 | Arena Theatre, Houston | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Rashad Ganaway | SD | 8 (8) | 2009-08-22 | Toyota Center, Houston | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Miguel Angel Munguia | KO | 1 (4) | 2008-10-24 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Wilson Alcorro | UD | 10 (10) | 2008-05-17 | Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Roberto Acevedo | UD | 8 (8) | 2008-02-01 | Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Castulo Gonzalez | TKO | 2 (8) | 2007-10-05 | Omega Products International, Corona | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Jose Magallon | KO | 6 (6) | 2007-09-01 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Felisiberto Fernandes | TKO | 5 (6) | 2007-06-09 | Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Michael Mendez | KO | 1 (6) | 2007-04-07 | Shrine Mosque, Springfield | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Odilon Rivera Meza | UD | 6 (6) | 2007-02-02 | Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Tomondre King | UD | 4 (4) | 2005-12-17 | The Palace, Auburn Hills | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Lamont Sims | TKO | 1 (4) | 2005-10-01 | Amalie Arena, Tampa | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Hector de la Cruz | UD | 4 (4) | 2005-07-21 | The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Shane Gierke | KO | 1 (4) | 2005-04-29 | Wolstein Center, Cleveland |
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