Michael Hunter (boxer)
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Michael Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Hunter 5 May 1978 Hartlepool, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7½ in |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Michael Hunter (born 5 May 1978) is a British
Amateur career
He won the 1997 Amateur Boxing Association British flyweight title and 1999 bantamweight title, when boxing out of the Hartlepool Boys Welfare ABC.[5]
Professional career
He won his British title against Mark Payne in April 2004, before that landing Northern Area (W John Barnes) and WBF World Title (W Frankie De Milo) honours. He made two British title defences before meeting Esham Pickering in October 2005. In a classic encounter for the European, Commonwealth and British titles, Hunter was knocked down twice before rallying to punch Pickering's head in en route to a majority decision victory.
He made three quick European title defences - all stoppage wins - before he was beaten for the first time by Steve Molitor on 10 November 2006 by 5th-round KO for the IBF Super Bantamweight Title. Hunter regrouped and defeated Ben Odamattey on points in March 2007.
He lost to Jason Booth for his old British super-bantamweight belt in Sunderland in October 2009, and ended his career with a points win over Sid Razak at his beloved Borough Hall in 2012. Hunter is regarded by many as the best boxer - and third best dancer - ever to come out of the fighting town of Hartlepool, and he was wildly popular during a brilliant career under the watch of coach Neil Fannan and promoter Dave Garside.
References
- ^ "Brunt: Molitor brothers share in victory - The Globe and Mail". The Globe and Mail. 24 November 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "BoxRec: Title". boxrec.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "BoxRec: Title". boxrec.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "BoxRec: Title". boxrec.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Roll of Honour". England Boxing. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- Industry profile of Michael Hunter
- Boxing record for Michael Hunter from BoxRec (registration required)
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