Mike Mollo

Mike Mollo
Statistics
Nickname(s)	Merciless
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Reach	75 in (191 cm)
Nationality	United States
Born	February 11, 1980
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	21
Wins by KO	13
Losses	6
Draws	1
No contests	0

Mike Mollo (born February 11, 1980 in Oak Lawn, Illinois) is a professional boxer in the heavyweight division, born in the United States.

Background

Born into a working class Italian family in Chicago's south suburbs, Mollo got into numerous scuffles on the streets of his neighborhood. Already 230 pounds as a 14-year-old, he was quickly taken to the local boxing club to hone his skills, and apply his energy in a more constructive manner.^[1]

Professional career

After a brief amateur career, "Merciless" Mike Mollo made his professional debut on June 25, 2000, scoring a first-round knockout over Terry Coffin in Elgin, Illinois. Over the following years, Mollo built his professional record while also working full-time as a bricklayer and tuck pointer. Wildly popular with Chicago fight fans, Mollo used his hard-punching, aggressive style to win 19 of his first 20 professional bouts. His first loss was to heavyweight contender DaVarryl Williamson. On October 7, 2006, Mollo scored his biggest win, knocking out Kevin McBride (best known for defeating Mike Tyson) by a TKO 30 seconds into the second round.^[2]

Influences

Early in his career, Mollo gained the support of Rocky Marciano’s family. "I understand that Mike wants to emulate Rocky both in and out of the ring", noted Peter Marciano, younger brother of the "Brockton Blockbuster". Mollo remembers Marciano well. "I grew up watching fight films of Rocky Marciano. Both of our families came from Naples, Italy, so Rocky was a hero to my family. My strength and conditioning coach Joe Wright gave me a rare book written by Rocky called 'The Use of the Body'. Joe found this book in 1967 while he was somewhere in England. I’ve been reading it and it’s a masterpiece." Mollo continued, "I can’t be Rocky, but I’m truly honored to have the support of the Marciano family. I hope to make them proud."^[3]

Mollo is married with children and resides in the Chicago, Illinois area.

Life with Boxing360

Mollo currently is signed with Boxing360,^[4] a New York-based promotional firm founded in 2009 by Mario Yagobi. Mollo seems to be suffering under Boxing360, he is not fought since 2010, the fast rising heavyweight's career has stalled dramatically.

Professional boxing record

References

1. Profile: Mike Mollo Boxing Insider, October 7, 2006.
2. McBride Stopped In Chicago Bout BBC Sport: Boxing, October 8, 2006.
3. Mike Mollo Signs With DKP East Side Boxing, April 20, 2006.
4. http://www.boxing360.com/fighters/mike_mollo.php Boxing360
5. Professional boxing record for Mike Mollo from BoxRec

External links

• Professional boxing record for Mike Mollo from BoxRec
• Interview