Mike Arnaoutis

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Mike Arnaoutis
Born
Michalis John Arnaoutis

Zefyri, Athens, Greece
Other namesMighty Mike
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins26
Wins by KO13
Losses12
Draws2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
European Youth Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Minsk Featherweight
Acropolis Boxing Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Athens light welterweight
Greek National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 Athens Featherweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Piraeus Featherweight

Michalis John Arnaoutis is a Greek professional boxer who challenged for the WBO light welterweight title in 2006. [1] At regional level he held the WBO-NABO light welterweight title from 2004 to 2006 and the IBF-USBA light welterweight title from 2008 to 2009. [2]

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Amateur career

He started his involvement with the sport at the age of 12 in AEK and from the first day he loved it and devoted himself to it. As an amateur, he won many distinctions. He was the champion of Greece for many years among children, teenagers and men at 57 kg. He has won the Pan-European junior medal, 1st place in the Acropolis Cup, and many other distinctions. He was a member of the national team for 6 years, from 1994 to 2000.

Professional career

In 2001, at the age of 22, he leaves for the USA to realize his biggest dream, to become a professional boxer and conquer the top. Having 10 years of hard work and training in America, his career reached its absolute zenith, winning World Titles. He holds the WBO – NABO and IBF – NSBA World Titles. In 2004 he was voted the most televised boxer by the ShowBox channel. In 2005 he made the best knock out, recognizing it and the ESPN channel. In addition, he was voted the best left-hander in the world by the professional boxing committee statistical service in the United States. [3]

Professional boxing record

40 fights26 wins12 losses
By knockout133
By decision139
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss26 - 12 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas LamannaUD8 (8)2018-11-16 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Atlantic City, Atlantic Cityvacant USA New Jersey State Welter Title
39Loss26 - 11 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Jaron Ennis TKO2 (10)2018-06-01 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Atlantic City, Atlantic City
38Win26 - 10 - 2 Flag of Russia.svg Mikhail AvakianKO5 (10)2016-03-19 Flag of Greece.svg Athens, Greece
37Win25 - 10 - 2 Flag of Belarus.svg Andrei StaliarchukKO2 (10)2014-05-04 Flag of Greece.svg Patras, Greece
36Loss24 - 10 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Josesito López TD8 (10)2013-12-13 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
35Loss24 - 9 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Algieri UD10 (10)2013-07-20 Flag of the United States.svg Paramount Theatre, Huntington
34Loss24 - 8 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Issouf KindaUD10 (10)2012-10-13 Flag of the United States.svg Theatre at Westbury, WestburyUSA New York State Super light Title
33Win24 - 7 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Broderick AntoineTKO7 (8)2012-05-02 Flag of the United States.svg Russo's on the bay, Howard Beach, Queens
32Win23 - 7 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Shakha MooreUD6 (6)2012-02-10 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, Uncasville
31Loss22 - 7 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny García KO4 (10)2010-10-08 Flag of the United States.svg South Philly Arena, Philadelphia
30Loss22 - 6 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius Hopkins UD10 (10)2010-07-02 Flag of the United States.svg Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario
29Loss22 - 5 - 2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Delvin Rodríguez UD12 (12)2010-04-02 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, Uncasville USBA Welterweight
28Loss22 - 4 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Coleman SD12 (12)2009-12-03 Flag of the United States.svg Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, New Yorkvacant IBF-USBA Super Light Title
27Win22 - 3 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Doel CarrasquilloUD10 (10)2009-06-25 Flag of the United States.svg Schuetzen Park, North Bergen
26Loss21 - 3 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Victor Ortiz TKO2 (12)2009-03-07 Flag of the United States.svg HP Pavilion, San Jose WBO NABO Super Light Title

IBF-USBA Super Light Title

25Win21 - 2 - 2 Flag of Ghana.svg Benjamin AnkrahUD10 (10)2008-10-29 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York
24Win20 - 2 - 2 Flag of Kenya.svg Nasser AthumaniKO3 (10)2008-09-05 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Event Center, Atlantic Center
23Win19 - 2 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Lanardo Tyner UD12 (12)2008-05-09 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Park Place, Atlantic Center IBF-USBA Super Light Title
22Win18 - 2 - 2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Harrison CuelloUD12 (12)2008-03-06 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Ballroom, New Yorkvacant IBF-USBA Super Light Title
21Loss17 - 2 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Kendall Holt UD12 (12)2007-04-20 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Event Center, Atlantic Center WBO Welterweight Light Title Eliminator
20Loss17 - 1 - 2 Flag of Colombia.svg Ricardo Torres SD12 (12)2006-11-18 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas and Mack Arena, Las Vegasvacant WBO NABO Super Light Title vacant WBO Light Welterweight title
19Win17 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike WalkerKO1 (8)2006-04-07 Flag of the United States.svg Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
18Win16 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Marc ThompsonTKO1 (12)2006-01-27 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WBO NABO Super Light Title
17Win15 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Leo MorenoKO1 (12)2005-12-09 Flag of the United States.svg Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee WBO NABO Super Light Title
16Win14 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Marteze LoganUD10 (10)2005-09-02 Flag of the United States.svg Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
15Win13 - 0 - 2 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Santa CruzMD12 (12)2005-02-18 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez WBO NABO Super Light Title
14Win12 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Juaquin Gallardo TKO3 (10)2004-12-17 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez WBO NABO Super Light Title
13Win11 - 0 - 2 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Feliciano TKO1 (12)2004-10-22 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynezvacant WBO NABO Super Light Title
12Draw10 - 0 - 2 Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Urango MD12 (12)2004-08-05 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood WBO NABO Super Light Title
11Win10 - 0 - 1 Flag of the United States.svg Marty RobbinsUD6 (6)2004-06-17 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie
10Win9 - 0 - 1 Flag of the United States.svg Hector SaezUD6 (6)2004-05-06 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie
9Win8 - 0 - 1 Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Polo Perez MD6 (6)2004-04-08 Flag of the United States.svg Wyndham Inner Harbor Hotel, Glen Burnie
8Draw7 - 0 - 1 Flag of Indonesia.svg Ibrahim ArobyTD6 (8)2003-08-15 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indosiar Studio, Jakarta
7Win7 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Arnold HendersonUD6 (6)2002-08-24 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
6Win6 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Waklimi YoungKO1 (6)2002-05-17 Flag of the United States.svg Spectrum (arena), Philadelphia
5Win5 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Rafael Rodriguez TKO3 (6)2002-03-23 Flag of the United States.svg Adelphia Restaurant, Deptford
4Win4 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Lamont GorumTKO1 (4)2002-02-06 Flag of the United States.svg Yonkers Raceway & Empire City Casino, Yonkers
3Win3 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy PriceTKO3 (4)2001-12-14 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
2Win2 - 0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike HamonDQ3 (4)2001-11-30 Flag of the United States.svg The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia
1Win1 - 0 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey DolmatovPTS4 (4)2001-04-30 Flag of Ukraine.svg Kyiv, CircusProfessional debut

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References

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