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Bob Mirovic

Bob "The Big Bear" Mirovic (born 25 February 1966) is an Australian boxer of Croatian descent. Standing at 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) and with a reach of 203 cm (80 inches), he started boxing at the age of 22 in 1987. He has fought a number of famous fighters, including Nikolai Valuev, Joe Bugner and Frans Botha. He has also been a sparring partner of Mike Tyson.

Bob Mirovic
Born
Bob Mirovic

(1966-02-25) 25 February 1966 (age 58)
Croatia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesThe Big Bear
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Reach203 cm (80 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins31
Wins by KO21
Losses23
Draws1

He currently resides in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales.

Professional boxing record edit

31 Wins (21 knockouts, 10 decisions), 23 Losses (10 knockouts, 13 decisions), 1 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 31-23-1   Alipate Liava'a UD 6 4 February 2011  , Punchbowl, Australia
Win 30-23-1   Bob Gasio TKO 2 19 November 2010   Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, Australia Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the second round.
Loss 29-23-1   Alex Leapai KO 1 29 April 2010   Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia Mirovic knocked out at 2:57 of the first round.
Loss 29-22-1   John Hopoate UD 10 23 July 2009   AIS Arena, Bruce, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 29-21-1   John Hopoate TKO 9 10 September 2008   Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the ninth round.
Win 29-20-1   Colin Wilson KO 8 2 November 2007   Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title. Wilson knocked out at 2:24 of the eighth round.
Loss 28-20-1   Frans Botha UD 12 6 July 2007   The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, Temba, Australia World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) World Heavyweight Title.
Loss 28-19-1   Shane Cameron KO 8 7 March 2007   Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia WBA Pan African Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:50 of the eighth round.
Loss 28-18-1   Sinan Samil Sam UD 12 10 November 2006   Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany WBC International Heavyweight Title.
Win 28-17-1   Fatu Tuimanono KO 1 20 September 2006   Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia Tuimanono knocked out at 2:14 of the first round.
Win 27-17-1   Richard Tutaki TKO 2 21 July 2006   WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the second round.
Loss 26-17-1   Okello Peter UD 12 15 April 2006   Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 26-16-1   Richard Tutaki KO 2 9 December 2005   Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Tutaki knocked out at 1:35 of the second round.
Loss 25-16-1   Rob Calloway UD 12 24 June 2005   Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Australia WBFo World/PABA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss 25-15-1   Timo Hoffmann UD 12 12 March 2005   Zwickau, Germany IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 25-14-1   Colin Wilson UD 10 17 December 2004   Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Australia
Win 24-14-1   Hiriwa Te Rangi KO 4 4 December 2004   SKYCITY, Auckland, New Zealand Te Rangi knocked out at 1:27 of the fourth round.
Loss 23-14-1   Matt Skelton RTD 4 5 June 2004   York Hall, London, England Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Mirovic did not come out for the fifth round.
Win 23-13-1   Mosese Kavika TKO 1 7 May 2004   s, Newcastle, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Win 22-13-1   Paul Robinson TKO 4 16 April 2004   Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Australia
Win 21-13-1   Silovate Rasaku Junior KO 3 21 March 2004   Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
Loss 20-13-1   Nikolay Valuev UD 8 16 August 2003   Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany
Win 20-12-1   Danny Buzza KO 4 11 July 2003   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia
Win 19-12-1   Mitch O'Hello KO 3 27 June 2003   Metro City Nightclub, Northbridge, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Loss 18-12-1   Danny Williams TKO 4 26 April 2003   , London, England Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the fourth round.
Win 18-11-1   Auckland Auimatagi TKO 5 7 March 2003   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 17-11-1   Phil Gregory TKO 3 7 February 2003   Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 16-11-1   Auckland Auimatagi TKO 3 15 November 2002   s, Newcastle, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 15-11-1   Roger Izonritei KO 5 18 September 2002   Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 14-11-1   Colin Wilson SD 12 10 May 2002   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 13-11-1   Okello Peter KO 5 1 December 2001   City Gymnasium, Tōkai, Japan OPBF Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:03 of the fifth round.
Win 13-10-1   Nathan Briggs KO 6 8 July 2001   Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 12-10-1   Peau Lemauga KO 3 29 September 2000   Noumea Basketball Stadium, Noumea, New Caledonia
Win 11-10-1   Clay Auimatagi PTS 4 25 August 2000   Bankstown PCYC, Sydney, Australia
Loss 10-10-1   Aisea Nama TKO 4 28 July 1999   Croatian Culture Centre, Henderson, New Zealand
Loss 10-9-1   Kali Meehan KO 4 25 June 1999   Wyong Stadium, Wyong, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 10-8-1   John Wyborn PTS 10 30 April 1999   Wyong Stadium, Wyong, Australia
Win 9-8-1   Danny Buzza MD 12 15 March 1999   Star City Casino, Sydney, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 8-8-1   Colin Wilson PTS 12 5 September 1998   , Nerang, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-8-1   Joe Bugner SD 12 20 April 1998   s, Carrara, Australia Australia/PABA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss 7-7-1   Justin Fortune TKO 6 6 December 1997   Stockland Stadium, Townsville, Australia PABA Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-6-1   James Grima PTS 12 20 April 1997   Billboard Nite Club, Melbourne, Australia OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 7-5-1   James Ali KO 4 26 January 1997   Broadmeadows, Australia
Loss 6-5-1   James Grima MD 12 30 October 1995   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 6-4-1   Colin Wilson TKO 8 19 May 1995   Henson Park, Sydney, Australia Referee stopped the bout at 2:30 of the eighth round.
Loss 5-4-1   August Tanuvasa SD 8 7 April 1995   Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, Australia
Win 5-3-1   Matthew K. Reid PTS 10 20 January 1995   Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, Australia Australia-New South Wales Heavyweight Title.
Win 4-3-1   Matthew K. Reid TKO 4 29 October 1994   St Marys Band Club, Sydney, Australia
Loss 3-3-1   James Grima TKO 2 1 May 1993   Henson Park, Sydney, Australia
Draw 3-2-1   Steve Unterholzer PTS 8 26 December 1992   Ettalong, Australia
Win 3-2   Niko Degai SD 6 28 March 1990   Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Win 2-2   Mark Moran SD 4 29 July 1988   Groundz Precinct, Dapto, Australia
Loss 1-2   Arzan Basic PTS 4 16 October 1987   Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
Loss 1-1   Arzan Basic PTS 6 7 August 1987   Blacktown Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Win 1-0   Sam Kurukitoga TKO 3 15 May 1987   Cronulla Workingmen's Club, Sydney, Australia

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