Mike Wilson (boxer)
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Mike Wilson is a US-American pro boxer
. He is a former two-time amateur super heavyweight champion
. He is 6-3 tall, weighs 210 pounds.
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 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.
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 manhandled by world class southpaw (and 2007 world champion) Roberto Cammarelle
, ITA, RSCO-2.
2006 he lost to unknown Hungarian Bence Buket, 23-14, in 2007 he had a 10:13 loss to teenager Didier Bence
of Canada and Columbian teenager Oscar Rivas
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 18-year old Michael Hunter jr.
At the Olympic Trials he surprisingly lost to Kimdo Bethel
beat N.James again to get a rematch with Bethel. After Bethel beat him for a second time he cannot qualify for the Olympics 2008 any more.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He is a former two-time amateur super heavyweight champion
National Amateur Super Heavyweight Champions
Below is a list of National Amateur Boxing Super Heavyweight Champions, also known as United States Amateur Champions, along with the state or region which they represented...
. He is 6-3 tall, weighs 210 pounds.
Amateur
He started to box in 1997 and participated in the WorldJuniorChampionships 2000 where he lost in the first round to Caba Kurtusz.2004 he lost to Jason Estrada
Jason Estrada
Jason Moses Estrada is a boxer who represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in the super heavyweight division. In 2003 he won the gold medal at the Pan American Games....
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 upset George Garcia (the American participant at the world championships 2003) twice and Travis Kauffman
Travis Kauffman
Travis Kauffman is an American heavyweight boxer nicknamed "The Great White Hope". His current record is 21-1 .-Growing Up:Travis Kauffman was raised by his father Marshall, a self-employed single parent of two boys...
several times which convinced Garcia and Kaufman to turn pro. He also has a DQ win over Mike Marrone
Mike Marrone
-Beginnings and amateur:As a kid Marrone frequented the gym of the Duva family in Florida. He became close to Lou Duva who promoted and represented Marrone. At the National Golden Gloves tournament in 2003 he competed at Heavyweight with 201 lbs limit. He went up to superheavyweight and beat...
but lost to him at the PAL championship 2003.
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 manhandled by world class southpaw (and 2007 world champion) Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle is an Italian boxer, best known for winning the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 2007 and 2009 as a super heavyweight and a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Biography:...
, ITA, RSCO-2.
2006 he lost to unknown Hungarian Bence Buket, 23-14, in 2007 he had a 10:13 loss to teenager Didier Bence
Didier Bence
Didier Bence is a Canadian professional heavyweight boxer from Laval, Quebec. Bence is best known for become a Canadian amateur boxing champion as a teenager and winning bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games, defeating two-time US champion Mike Wilson twice in the process.-Amateur...
of Canada and Columbian teenager Oscar Rivas
Oscar Rivas
Óscar Andres Rivas Torres is a Colombian heavyweight boxer from Valle del Cauca best known to win the Super Heavyweight silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games at the age of 19...
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
Felix Stewart
Felix Stewart is a US American boxer best known to win the National Golden Gloves at super heavyweight in 2006.-Career:Stewart who is a former running back/ linebacker at East High School is fighting out of Columbus was disqualified at the Golden Gloves 201 lbs tournament in 2002 against Devin...
and Nathaniel James
Nathaniel James
Nathaniel "Nate" James is a professional heavyweight boxer from Malden, Massachusetts. James is best known for winning the 2007 National Golden Gloves tournament at super heavyweight .-Professional career:...
but lost 24:25 to 18-year old Michael Hunter jr.
Michael Hunter (American boxer)
Michael Hunter Jr. is an American heavyweight boxer best known to win the National Super Heavyweight championships in 2007 and 2009. He is the son of Mike "the Bounty" Hunter...
At the Olympic Trials he surprisingly lost to Kimdo Bethel
Kimdo Bethel
Kimdo Bethel is a US American Professional boxer in the heavyweight division best known for defeating several stars such as Mike Wilson and...
beat N.James again to get a rematch with Bethel. After Bethel beat him for a second time he cannot qualify for the Olympics 2008 any more.