Michael Hunter (boxer)

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Michael Hunter

Statistics
Real name Michael Hunter
Rated at Super Bantamweight
Height 5′ 7½″
Reach 27"
Nationality Flag of England English
Birth date May 5, 1978 (1978-05-05) (age 30)
Birth place England
Stance southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 29
Wins 27
Wins by KO 12
Losses 1
Draws 1

Michael Hunter (born 5 May 1978) is a Super Bantamweight boxer from Hartlepool, North East England. He is currently British Champion and European champion at the weight.

He won his British title against Mark Payne in April, 2004 and had a fairly easy run until he met Esham Pickering in October, 2005. In a match for the European Title, Hunter was knocked down twice on route to a majority decision victory.

He was beaten by Steve Molitor on November 10th, 2006 by 5th round KO for the IBF Super Bantamweight Title. Since then Hunter defeated Ben Odamattey on points in March, 2007.

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Hunter retired from the ring in 2008 and has since become one of the best break-dancers in Hartlepool.