Mike Wilson (boxer)

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Mike Wilson (born February 7, 1983) is an American professional boxer who has held the WBA-NABA cruiserweight title since 2018. As an amateur, he was a two-time U.S. National champion at super heavyweight.

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Amateur

He started to box in 1997 and participated in the World Junior Championships 2000 where he lost in the first round to Caba Kurtusz.

He upset George Garcia (the American participant at the world championships 2003) twice and Travis Kauffman several times which convinced Garcia and Kaufman to turn pro. He also has a DQ win over Mike Marrone but lost to him at the PAL championship 2003.

In 2004, he lost to Jason Estrada in the Olympic qualification who had beaten him before and was only Olympic alternate, but after Estrada turned pro Wilson dominated the domestic scene.

He became US champion in 2004 and 2005.

Internationally his success has been mixed. At the World Championships 2005 in Mianyang, China´he dec. Amanissi Mohamed, MAR, 27-20, in first round; dec. Rustam Rygebaev, KAZ, 26-18, in second round; but was defeated by world class southpaw (and 2007 world champion) Roberto Cammarelle, ITA, RSCO-2.

In 2007, he had a 10:13 loss to Didier Bence of Canada and Oscar Rivas of Colombia but qualified for the PanAm Games where he was controversially stopped by Bence after leading on points.

In the finals of the US championships 2007 he suffered from a tough draw, he beat Golden Gloves winners Felix Stewart and Nathaniel James but lost 24:25 to Michael Hunter jr.

At the Olympic Trials he surprisingly lost to Kimdo Bethel, but beat N.James again to get a rematch with Bethel. After Bethel beat him for the second time he was unable to qualify for the 2008 Olympics.

Pro

He turned pro in September 2009 at Cruiserweight and as of August 2021 had a record of 21–2–0. [1]

Professional boxing record

23 fights21 wins2 losses
By knockout101
By decision111
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Loss21–2 Michael Hunter TKO4 (10), 2:49Aug 3, 2021 Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBA Continental Americas heavyweight title
22Win21–1Gary KopasTKO4 (10), 3:00Sep 7, 2019Jackson County, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.Retained WBA-NABA cruiserweight title
21Win20–1Germán PérezRTD6 (10), 3:00Mar 2, 2019Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
20Loss19–1 Denis Lebedev UD12Nov 24, 2018 Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Médecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco
19Win19–0Mario AguilarUD10Mar 3, 2018Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.Won vacant WBA-NABA cruiserweight title
18Win18–0Melvin RussellUD10Sep 23, 2017Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
17Win17–0Ernest ReynaTKO1 (10), 2:27May 20, 2017Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
16Win16–0Aaron ChaversUD8Jan 13, 2017Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
15Win15–0Armando AnconaUD8Sep 24, 2016Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
14Win14–0Mike BissettUD6May 21, 2016Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
13Win13–0Adam CollinsTKO2 (6), 2:34Jan 30, 2016Jackson County Expo, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
12Win12–0Juan ReynaKO2 (6), 1:10Jul 11, 2015Fairgrounds, Medford, Oregon, U.S.
11Win11–0Derek WilliamsKO2 (6), 1:13Apr 11, 2015 Compton Arena, Medford, Oregon, U.S.
10Win10–0Mike AldereteUD6Aug 3, 2013Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
9Win9–0Rayford JohnsonUD6Mar 16, 2013Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
8Win8–0Khuzaymah Al NubuTKO1 (4), 1:14Dec 7, 2012Shrine Auditorium, Billings, Montana, U.S.
7Win7–0Harry GopaulUD4Aug 4, 2012 Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
6Win6–0Joseph RabotteMD4May 24, 2012 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
5Win5–0Jae BryceUD4Nov 17, 2010 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
4Win4–0Terry AdamsTKO2 (4), 1:23Nov 21, 2009Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
3Win3–0Sugi FoxxTKO1 (4), 2:12Oct 6, 2009Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
2Win2–0Larry SlaytonUD4Oct 3, 2009Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
1Win1–0Marvin HuntKO1 (4), 1:59Aug 29, 2009 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.

References

  1. "WBA Boxer Profile". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
Preceded by United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
2004 - 2005
Succeeded by