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.
Mike Balogun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael James Balogun September 28, 1983 Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 1 |
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
editBalogun 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 Football career
edit| 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 | |
San Francisco 49ers
editThe San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.
Washington Redskins
editBalogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
editBalogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.
Buffalo Bills
editBalogun 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
editBalogun was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011.[7]
Indianapolis Colts
editThe Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.
Professional Boxing career
editMike Balogun is also a Heavyweight boxer, He famous Knockout Trey Lippe Morrison (the son of Tommy Morrison) in one round [8].Mike Balogun Won 21 fight and only losed one fight against Murat Gassiev. [9] [10]
Professional boxing record
edit| 22 fights | 21 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Win | 21-1 | Lamont Capers | UD | 8 | March 16,2024 | Crosswhite Athletic Club, Lynchburg | |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Murat Gassiev | KO | 2 (10), 1:41 | Mar 3, 2023 | Karen Demirchyan Complex, Yerevan, Armenia | For vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Marcus Oliveira | TKO | 2 (8), 0:56 | Oct 6, 2022 | Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Sergio Ramirez Marin | KO | 2 (8), 1:47 | Apr 15, 2022 | Garden Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Trey Lippe Morrison | TKO | 1 (10), 2:41 | Dec 2, 2021 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Keith Barr | TKO | 2 (8), 2:45 | Apr 10, 2021 | The Rustica, Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Adnan Buharalija | RTD | 2 (8), 3:00 | Feb 8, 2020 | Tysons Playground, Vienna, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Mike Bissett | TKO | 1 (8), 1:50 | Oct 24, 2019 | Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Ed Fountain | UD | 8 | Aug 1, 2019 | Monroeville Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Marquis Valentine | TKO | 6 (6), 2:29 | Apr 20, 2019 | Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Danny Calhoun | KO | 1 (6) | Feb 16, 2019 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Terrance Marbra | UD | 6 | May 26, 2017 | Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Grover Young | UD | 6 | Apr 29, 2017 | ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Branden Lee Hinkle | TKO | 1 (6), 1:26 | Oct 20, 2016 | Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Demonte Cherry | TKO | 1 (4), 1:43 | Sep 30, 2016 | Sphinx Club, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Luther Smith | TKO | 2 (6), 1:52 | Aug 19, 2016 | Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Devon Mosley | TKO | 1 (4), 1:08 | May 13, 2016 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lonnie Kornegay | UD | 4 | Jul 24, 2015 | Horseshoe Casino, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Charlemagne Jones | KO | 1 (4), 2:00 | Mar 28, 2015 | ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Cody Troutman | KO | 1 (4), 0:11 | Dec 6, 2014 | ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Percy Womack | TKO | 1 (4), 1:20 | Nov 15, 2014 | Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Maurice Womack | TKO | 2 (4) | Oct 23, 2014 | Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
References
edit- ^ "Boxing record for Mike Balogun". BoxRec.
- ^ "Trimble, U.S. win second straight in Pan Am Games". The Baltimore Sun. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Toyin Falola; Dare Oguntomisin (1984). The Military in Nineteenth Century Yoruba Politics. University of Virginia, University of Ife Press. p. 51. ISBN 9789781360640.
- ^ "Ola Balogun: Reflections On A 70th Anniversary". The News. August 2, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ "Bills release two LBs". BuffaloBills.com. February 11, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
- ^ "Cowboys claim ex-OU LB Mike Balogun". ESPN Dallas. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
- ^ Gerbasi, Thomas (December 2, 2021). "Triller Results: Mike Balogun Crushes Trey Lippe-Morrison in One". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Bo (March 3, 2023). "Murat Gassiev Stops Mike Balogun; Proves Its Time To Step Up". 3Kings Boxing WorldWide®. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.