Mike Balogun (born September 28, 1983) is an American heavyweight boxer, and a former professional football linebacker.[1] 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 | |
| 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.[2][3][4]
College career edit
Balogun 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 career edit
| No. 55 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Suitland (Suitland, Maryland) |
| College: | Oklahoma Lackawanna College |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
San Francisco 49ers edit
The San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.
Washington Redskins edit
Balogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers edit
Balogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.
Buffalo Bills edit
Balogun 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.[5]
Dallas Cowboys edit
Balogun was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011.[6]
Indianapolis Colts edit
The Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.
Professional boxing record edit
| 21 fights | 20 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ "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. 2011-02-11. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
- ^ "Cowboys claim ex-OU LB Mike Balogun". ESPN Dallas. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2011-02-14.