Mickey Bey

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Mickey Bey
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Real nameMickey Bey Jr.
Nickname(s)The Spirit
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 39)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1

Mickey Bey Jr. (born June 27, 1983) is an American professional boxer and former IBF lightweight champion.

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Professional career

Bey vs. Rodriguez

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]

Bey vs. Vazquez

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]

Vacating the IBF lightweight title

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 vs. Barthelemy

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]

Bey vs. Kambosos Jnr

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]

Professional boxing record

28 fights23 wins3 losses
By knockout111
By decision122
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss23–3–1 (1) George Kambosos Jr. SD10 (10)2019-12-14 Madison Square Garden, New York City
27Win23–2–1 (1)Luis Humberto ValdiviaTKO1 (8)2018-09-21Cheer's Bar, Tijuana
26Loss22–2–1 (1) Rances Barthelemy SD12 (12)2016-06-03 Hard Rock Live, HollywoodFor IBF lightweight title
25Win22–1–1 (1)Naim NelsonUD10 (10)2015-12-18 Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
24Win21–1–1 (1) Miguel Vázquez SD12 (12) 2014-09-13 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las VegasWon IBF lightweight title
23Win20–1–1 (1)Alan HerreraUD10 (10)2014-05-02 The Joint, Las Vegas
22Win19–1–1 (1)Carlos CardenasTKO3 (10)2013-12-06Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
21Loss18–1–1 (1) John Molina Jr. TKO10 (10)2013-07-19 The Joint, Las Vegas
20NC18–0–1 (1)Robert RodríguezKO3 (10)2013-02-02 The Cosmopolitan, Chelsea Ballroom, Las VegasResult overturned
19Win18–0–1 Héctor Velázquez UD8 (8)2011-11-19 NRG Arena, Houston
18Win17–0–1Alejandro RodriguezTKO4 (8)2011-07-01 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio
17Draw16–0–1Jose HernandezMD8 (8) 2011-02-19 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
16Win16–0Eric CruzUD6 (6) 2010-11-06 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
15Win15–0Tyrone WigginsKO1 (6)2009-12-19Cotton Eyed Joe, Knoxville
14Win14–0Michaelangelo LynksUD6 (6)2009-10-10 Arena Theatre, Houston
13Win13–0Rashad GanawaySD8 (8)2009-08-22 Toyota Center, Houston
12Win12–0Miguel Angel MunguiaKO1 (4)2008-10-24 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon
11Win11–0 Wilson Alcorro UD10 (10)2008-05-17Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm
10Win10–0Roberto AcevedoUD8 (8)2008-02-01 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley
9Win9–0Castulo GonzalezTKO2 (8)2007-10-05Omega Products International, Corona
8Win8–0Jose MagallonKO6 (6)2007-09-01Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma
7Win7–0Felisiberto FernandesTKO5 (6)2007-06-09 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
6Win6–0Michael MendezKO1 (6)2007-04-07 Shrine Mosque, Springfield
5Win5–0Odilon Rivera MezaUD6 (6)2007-02-02 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez
4Win4–0Tomondre KingUD4 (4)2005-12-17 The Palace, Auburn Hills
3Win3–0Lamont SimsTKO1 (4) 2005-10-01 Amalie Arena, Tampa
2Win2–0Hector de la CruzUD4 (4)2005-07-21 The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles
1Win1–0Shane GierkeKO1 (4)2005-04-29 Wolstein Center, Cleveland

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References

  1. ↑ "Mickey Bey Jr. suspended, fined". ESPN. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Cleveland's Mickey Bey beats Miguel Vazquez in title bout". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mickey Bey vacates IBF lightweight title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Barthelemy vs Bey - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Kambosos Jnr vs Bey - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Aaron Garcia 		U.S. Golden Gloves
featherweight champion
2002		Next:
Carney Bowman
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF lightweight champion
September 13, 2014 – June 25, 2015		Vacant
Title next held by
Rances Barthelemy
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