Mike Balogun

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Mike Balogun
Born
Michael James Balogun

(1983-09-28) September 28, 1983 (age 41)
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights21
Wins20
Wins by KO16
Losses1

Mike Balogun (born September 28, 1983) is an American heavyweight boxer, and a former professional football linebacker. [2] He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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He has also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Virginia Destroyers. His name "Balogun" means "Warlord" in Yoruba. [3] [4] [5]

College career

Balogun began at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a standout inside linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooenrs in 2008. He was declared ineligible to play the 2009 season because he allegedly played for the Maryland Marauders of the North American Football League, a minor league team in Maryland after turning 21 years old.

Professional career

Mike Balogun
No. 55, 53
Position: Linebacker
Career information
High school: Suitland (Suitland, Maryland)
College: Oklahoma Lackawanna College
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.

Washington Redskins

Balogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Balogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

Balogun was signed by the Buffalo Bills on November 10, 2010. He played in his first career game in week 13. He was released on February 11, 2011. [6]

Dallas Cowboys

Balogun was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011. [7]

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.

Professional boxing record

22 fights21 wins1 loss
By knockout161
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Win21-1Lamont CapersUD8March 16,2024Crosswhite Athletic Club, Lynchburg
21Loss20–1 Murat Gassiev KO2 (10), 1:41Mar 3, 2023 Karen Demirchyan Complex, Yerevan, ArmeniaFor vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
20Win20–0 Marcus Oliveira TKO2 (8), 0:56Oct 6, 2022Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
19Win19–0Sergio Ramirez MarinKO2 (8), 1:47Apr 15, 2022Garden Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18Win18–0Trey Lippe MorrisonTKO1 (10), 2:41Dec 2, 2021 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0Keith BarrTKO2 (8), 2:45Apr 10, 2021The Rustica, Vero Beach, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0Adnan BuharalijaRTD2 (8), 3:00Feb 8, 2020Tysons Playground, Vienna, Virginia, U.S.
15Win15–0Mike BissettTKO1 (8), 1:50Oct 24, 2019Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
14Win14–0Ed FountainUD8Aug 1, 2019Monroeville Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win13–0Marquis ValentineTKO6 (6), 2:29Apr 20, 2019 Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
12Win12–0Danny CalhounKO1 (6)Feb 16, 2019 Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S.
11Win11–0Terrance MarbraUD6May 26, 2017 Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
10Win10–0Grover YoungUD6Apr 29, 2017ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0 Branden Lee Hinkle TKO1 (6), 1:26Oct 20, 2016 Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Win8–0Demonte CherryTKO1 (4), 1:43Sep 30, 2016 Sphinx Club, Washington, D.C., U.S.
7Win7–0Luther SmithTKO2 (6), 1:52Aug 19, 2016Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
6Win6–0Devon MosleyTKO1 (4), 1:08May 13, 2016 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5Win5–0Lonnie KornegayUD4Jul 24, 2015 Horseshoe Casino, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0Charlemagne JonesKO1 (4), 2:00Mar 28, 2015ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
3Win3–0Cody TroutmanKO1 (4), 0:11Dec 6, 2014ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
2Win2–0Percy WomackTKO1 (4), 1:20Nov 15, 2014 Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
1Win1–0Maurice WomackTKO2 (4)Oct 23, 2014Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Mike Balogun". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "Trimble, U.S. win second straight in Pan Am Games". The Baltimore Sun. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Tope Omoniyi; Joshua A. Fishman (2006). Explorations in the Sociology of Language and Religion Volume 20 of Discourse approaches to politics, society, and culture. John Benjamins Publishing. p. 108. ISBN   9789027227102.
  4. ↑ Toyin Falola; Dare Oguntomisin (1984). The Military in Nineteenth Century Yoruba Politics. University of Virginia, University of Ife Press. p. 51. ISBN   9789781360640.
  5. ↑ "Ola Balogun: Reflections On A 70th Anniversary". The News. August 2, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Bills release two LBs". BuffaloBills.com. February 11, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Cowboys claim ex-OU LB Mike Balogun". ESPN Dallas. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
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