Joe Mesi
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| Real name | Joe Mesi |
| Nickname | Baby |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | November 27, 1973 |
| Birth place | Tonawanda, New York, USA |
| Death date | - |
| Style | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 27 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
"Baby" Joe Mesi (born November 27, 1973) is an American boxer and former #1 contender to the WBC heavyweight title.
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[edit] History
Joe grew up in Tonawanda, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. He attended Sweet Home High School in Amherst, New York. He did not start his boxing career until he was about 19 years of age.
He was a New York State Golden Gloves champion, and as an amateur boxer he defeated Hasim Rahman. In Buffalo, Joe is considered by some to be the city's "third professional franchise," with the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills being the other two. Joe is often seen at Bills and Sabres games and also supports many local charities.
[edit] Injury and Suspension
Mesi's promising boxing career was setback greatly when he suffered at least two subdural hematomas during a 2004 bout with Vassiliy Jirov. The injuries resulted in his indefinite suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission, which effectively banned him from boxing anywhere in the United States. He and the Buffalo law firm Brown-Chiari launched several ineffective lawsuits against parties they claimed had 'leaked' news of his health, while also appealing to Nevada representatives that he should be allowed to box.
The suspension was officially lifted when Mesi's Nevada boxing license expired at the end of 2005. However, he was unable to renew the license due to the concerns of Nevada boxing officials. Mesi has since been licensed by the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission in February 2006, the Louisiana State Boxing Commission in June 2006, the Arkansas State Boxing Commission in August 2006, the Michigan State Boxing Commission in September 2006, and the West Virginia State Boxing Commission in February 2007.
[edit] Current status
Joe Mesi has one of the longest active undefeated professional boxing records in the world for a heavyweight. Ranked #1 heavyweight contender by the WBC prior to his two year layoff, Mesi is #29 in the March 2007 rankings.[1]
[edit] Professional bouts
| 04/14/2007 | Marvin Hill | Russellville, Arkansas | Hughes Center | - |
| 02/22/2007 | George Linberger | Chester, West Virginia | Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort | Win (KO) |
| 09/15/2006 | Jason Weiss | Manistee, Michigan | Little River Casino | Win (decision) |
| 08/12/2006 | Dennis Matthews | Russellville, Arkansas | Pope County Fair Grounds | Win (TKO) |
| 06/23/2006 | Stephane Tessier | Montreal, Quebec | Stade Uniprix | Win (decision) |
| 04/01/2006 | Ron Bellamy | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | Coliseo Mario Morales | Win (decision) |
| 03/13/2004 | Vassiliy Jirov | Las Vegas, Nevada | Mandalay Bay Resort | Win (decision) |
| 12/06/2003 | Monte Barrett | New York, New York | Madison Square Garden | Win (decision) |
| 09/26/2003 | DaVarryl Williamson | Buffalo, New York | HSBC Arena | Win (KO) |
| 06/24/2003 | Robert Davis | Buffalo, New York | HSBC Arena | Win (TKO) |
| 03/28/2003 | Jason Curry | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Creek Nation Gaming Center | Win (KO) |
| 10/18/2002 | David Izon | Buffalo, New York | HSBC Arena | Win (KO) |
| 06/07/2002 | Talmadge Griffis | Scottsdale, Arizona | Rawhide Arena | Win (TKO) |
| 04/05/2002 | Keith McKnight | Buffalo, New York | Alumni Arena | Win (TKO) |
| 11/02/2001 | Derrick Banks | Mashantucket, Connecticut | Foxwoods Resort | Win (TKO) |
| 07/27/2001 | Bert Cooper | Niagara Falls, New York | Niagara Falls Civic Center | Win (TKO) |
| 04/27/2001 | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | Niagara Falls, New York | Niagara Falls Civic Center | Win (TKO) |
| 11/11/2000 | Joey Guy | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Skylon Tower | Win (TKO) |
| 06/23/2000 | Matt Green | Biloxi, Mississippi | Grand Casino | Win (KO) |
| 02/25/2000 | John Rainwater | Cranston, Rhode Island | Rhodes-on-the-Pawtucket | Win (TKO) |
| 12/17/1999 | Gary Winmon | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Lawrence Convention Center | Win (TKO) |
| 09/17/1999 | Anthony Green | Buffalo, New York | Burt Flickinger Center | Win (TKO) |
| 06/04/1999 | Rowyan Wallace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Blue Horizon | Win (KO) |
| 04/24/1999 | Brian Sargent | Portland, Oregon | Arts Museum | Win (KO) |
| 02/19/1999 | Dwayne Hall | Verona, New York | Turning Stone Casino | Win (TKO) |
| 12/03/1998 | Rodney McSwain | Houston, Texas | Sheraton Hotel | Win (TKO) |
| 10/09/1998 | Jihad Abdulaziz | Port Chester, New York | Capitol Theatre | Win (decision) |
| 08/27/1998 | Martin Lopez | Houston, Texas | Arena Theatre | Win (KO) |
| 07/26/1998 | Kevin Rosier | Verona, New York | Turning Stone Casino | Win (TKO) |
| 06/25/1998 | Art Bayliss | Mashantucket, Connecticut | Foxwoods Resort | Win (KO) |
| 04/02/1998 | Mike McGrady | Buffalo, New York | Burt Flickinger Center | Win (TKO) |
| 02/20/1998 | Darryl Spratt | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Argosy Festival Atrium | Win (KO) |
| 12/04/1997 | Calvin Smith | Albany, New York | Pepsi Arena | Win (decision) |
| 11/25/1997 | Jim Brackney | El Paso, Texas | County Coliseum | Win (KO) |
| 11/01/1997 | Dewayne Cason | New York, New York | Apollo Theater | Win (KO) |
[edit] Accomplishments
- 1993 - Empire State Games Gold Medalist
- 1993 - New York State Golden Gloves Champion - Super Heavyweight Division
- 1995 - New York State Golden Gloves Champion - Super Heavyweight Division
- 1996 - New York State Golden Gloves Champion - Super Heavyweight Division
- 1996 - United States Olympic Alternate - Super Heavyweight Division
- 1999 - New York State Heavyweight Champion
- 2003 - North American Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "WBC Heavyweight Ratings", World Boxing Council, February 22, 2007.
