Joe Mesi

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Joe Mesi

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Real name Joe Mesi
Nickname(s) Baby
Rated at Heavyweight
Nationality American
Birth date November 27, 1973 (1973-11-27) (age 34)
Birth place Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 36
Wins 36
Wins by KO 29
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, for a brief period, Joe was once 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 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, the West Virginia State Boxing Commission in February 2007, and the Rhode Island State Boxing Commission in October 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 was #16 in the December 2007 rankings.[1]

On February 14, 2008, Mesi publicly expressed his interest to run for the New York State Senate. If he chooses to run, he will be attempting to fill the 61st District seat vacated by Mary Lou Rath.[2]

[edit] Professional bouts

Date Opponent Location Venue Result Title
10/12/2007 Shannon Miller Lincoln, Rhode Island Twin River Events Center Win (TKO) WBC USNBC
04/14/2007 Ron Johnson Russellville, Arkansas Hughes Center Win (KO) -
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) NABF
06/24/2003 Robert Davis Buffalo, New York HSBC Arena Win (TKO) NABF
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 Convention and Civic Center Win (TKO) -
04/27/2001 Jorge Luis Gonzalez Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls Convention and 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) New York State
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 Resort & 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 Resort & 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 Dwane Cason Allen New York, New York Apollo Theater Win (KO) -

[edit] Accomplishments

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ "WBC Heavyweight Ratings", World Boxing Council, October 13, 2007. 
  2. ^ Robert J. McCarthy. "Heavyweight contender Joe Mesi considers run for state Senate", The Buffalo News, February 14, 2008. 

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