Mike Mollo boxer

Mike Mollo boxer
bouts
29
won
21
lost
7
draw
1
Status
inactive
Division
heavyweight
Debut
2000-06-25
Height
6′ 2″/188cm
Reach
-
Age
-
Born
1980-02-11
Death
-
Nationality
USA

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Mike Mollo (born February 11, 1980 in Oak Lawn, Illinois) is an American former professional boxer in the heavyweight division. A fan favorite for his aggressive style in Chicago, Mollo is perhaps best known for his bouts with Polish fighters Art Binkowski, Artur Szpilka, Andrew Golota, and Krzysztof Zimnoch. He was managed by Darnell Nicholson.Born into a working class Italian family in Chicago's south suburbs, Mollo got into numerous scuffles on the streets of his neighborhood. Already 230 pounds as a 14-year-old, he was quickly taken to the local boxing club to hone his skills, and apply his energy in a more constructive manner.After a brief amateur career, "Merciless" Mike Mollo made his professional debut on June 25, 2000, scoring a first-round knockout over Terry Coffin in Elgin, Illinois. Over the following years, Mollo built his professional record while also working full-time as a bricklayer and tuckpointer. Wildly popular with Chicago fight fans, Mollo used his hard-punching, aggressive style to win 19 of his first 20 professional bouts. His first loss was to heavyweight contender DaVarryl Williamson.On October 7, 2006, Mollo scored his biggest win, knocking out Kevin McBride (best known for defeating Mike Tyson) by a TKO 30 seconds into the second round.After a second-round TKO of Art Binkowski, Mollo faced 40-year old former world title challenger Andrew Golota. Mollo lost via unanimous decision.One of more Mollo's more high-profile matchups was his two bouts against then-undefeated and future WBC world title challenger Artur Szpilka. Despite being a heavy underdog in the first fight and not having competed for two years prior to the bout, Mollo was able to knock down Szpilka before being knocked out in the sixth round. The two faced off again six months later, with Mollo again knocking Szpilka down early in the match before being finished in the fifth round via TKO.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2017-02-25 Krzysztof Zimnoch WWWLWW Azoty Arena, ul. Szafera 3/5/7, Szczecin LOST
Corner retirement
2016-05-06 Andriy Rudenko WLLWWW Ministerium, Odessa LOST
2016-02-20 Krzysztof Zimnoch WWWWWW Arena Hall, ul. B. Chrobrego 50B, Legionowo WIN
KO
2013-08-16 Artur Szpilka WWWWWW U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago LOST
Technical knockout
2013-02-01 Artur Szpilka WWWWWW UIC Pavilion, Chicago LOST
KO
2010-08-06 Gary Gomez DWLLLL UIC Pavilion, Chicago DRAW
Majority decision
2010-03-26 Billy Zumbrun WLLWWL UIC Pavilion, Chicago WIN
Unanimous decision
2008-11-07 Jameel McCline WWWLLL Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu LOST
Unanimous decision
2008-01-19 Andrew Golota WDLLWW Madison Square Garden, New York LOST
Unanimous decision
2007-10-13 Art Binkowski DWLDWW Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates WIN
Technical knockout
2007-03-02 Zack Page WLDWLL Belterra Casino & Resort, Belterra WIN
Unanimous decision
2006-10-07 Kevin McBride WWWWWW Allstate Arena, Rosemont WIN
Technical knockout
2006-08-25 Willie Walker LWLLWW Aragon Ballroom 1106 W Lawrence, Chicago WIN
KO
2006-05-06 DaVarryl Williamson WWLWWL DCU Center, Worcester LOST
Technical knockout
2005-11-04 Rogerio Lobo LLWLWW Cicero Stadium, Cicero WIN
KO
2005-07-13 Troy Weida LWWLWL Majestic Star Casino, Gary WIN
Technical knockout
2005-04-27 Shawn Robinson LWLLLL Italian Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago WIN
Technical knockout
2004-06-15 Eric French LLLLLL The Belvedere, Elk Grove Village WIN
Unanimous decision
2003-03-28 Siarhei Dychkou WWWWWW Ramada Inn, Rosemont WIN
Unanimous decision
2003-03-15 Brian McIntyre LLLWLL UIC Pavilion, Chicago WIN
KO
2002-11-27 Jessie Tucker LWWWWL Ramada Inn, Rosemont WIN
Unanimous decision
2002-11-17 Marcelo Aravena LWLLLL Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks WIN
Unanimous decision
2002-09-27 Louis Parker WDW Ramada Inn, Rosemont WIN
KO
2002-08-10 John Clark WLW Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma WIN
Unanimous decision
2001-11-21 Donnie Penelton LLLLLL Ramada Inn, Rosemont WIN
Unanimous decision
2001-10-17 Nathan Crawford W Ramada Inn, Rosemont WIN
KO
2001-02-16 Calvin Miller LWDWLL DePaul Alumni Hall, Chicago WIN
KO
2000-08-20 Joe Helton LL Casino Queen, East Saint Louis WIN
KO
2000-06-25 Terrence Coffin LLLLLL Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin WIN
KO

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