Anthony Mundine

Anthony Mundine
Statistics
Real name Anthony Mundine
Nickname(s) The Man
Rated at Super Middleweight
Middleweight
Light Middleweight
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Nationality Australian
Born 21 May 1975
Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
Stance Orthodox stance
Boxing record
Total fights 53
Wins 47
Wins by KO 27
Losses 6
Draws 0
No contests 0

Anthony Mundine (born 21 May 1975) is an Australian professional boxer and former rugby league player. He is the current WBC Silver Super Welterweight Champion. Before his move to boxing he was the highest paid player in the NRL.[2] He is the son of boxer Tony Mundine and is from the tribal group in NSW Bundjalung people.[3]

Mundine was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person of the Year in 2000. He has also won the Deadly Award as Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2003, 2006 and 2007 amongst others. He is the first boxer in history to have had every one of his professional fights broadcast for television and has generated more pay-per-views than any other Australian boxer since he turned professional.[4] Mundine holds victories over former world champions Danny Green, Daniel Geale, Shane Mosley, Lester Ellis, Sam Soliman, Rick Thornberry, and Bronco McKart and has been described by Steve Bunce as "arguably the greatest crossover athlete in boxing history".[5] Mundine has had a stormy relationship with the media.[6] His conversion to Islam in 1999, self-promotion and outspoken opinions have created a love-hate relationship with the Australian public.[7] Mundine has been described as "the most polarising athlete in Australian sports history".[8]

Early life and education

Mundine was born in Newtown, in the inner west of Sydney in 1975. Both his parents are indigenous Australians and his mother was part of the Stolen Generation.[9] Mundine played junior rugby league for Hurstville United, and while attending Kingsgrove High School, Mundine starred for the school as in the 1993 & 1994 teams which won the University Shield both years, he also played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1993.[10] That year, Mundine signed with the St. George Dragons as an eighteen-year-old.[11] Mundine attended Canterbury Boys' High School and Cleveland Street High School.

Rugby league

Anthony Mundine
Personal information
Full name Anthony Mundine
Nickname Choc
Born 21 May 1975
Newtown, New South Wales , Australia
Playing information
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 73 kg (11 st 7 lb)
Position Five-eighth, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1993–96 St. George Dragons 60 30 3 1 127
1997 Brisbane Broncos 11 3 0 0 12
1998 St. George Dragons 23 7 0 1 29
1999–00 St. George Illawarra 33 19 0 0 76
Total 127 59 3 2 244
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996 City Origin 1 0 0 0 0
1999 New South Wales 3 1 0 0 4
Source: Rugby League Project

In 1994, Mundine represented the Junior Kangaroos, the team that beat Great Britain's under-19s in the curtain-raiser to the Australia v. France Test at Parramatta Stadium.

In 1996, he played in a losing Grand Final, against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. That year, he was the victim of racial vilification when Rugby League player Barry Ward called Mundine a "black cunt".[12] Ward was fined $10,000 for the offense. At the end of that season he announced that he was signing with the Brisbane Broncos in the Super League competition.

In 1997 he played 18 games for the Broncos, scoring three tries.[13] He also played at centre in his second consecutive grand final, this time a victory against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Brisbane.

In 1998, after turning his back on the Broncos, he returned to the Dragons.

Mundine was selected to play for New South Wales state rugby league team in each of the three matches of the 1999 State of Origin series, scoring a try in Game I on debut.[14] That year he also assisted the Dragons' run to the Grand Final, with a hat-trick against the Sharks in the major semi-final. The following week the Dragons lost to the Melbourne Storm in the 1999 NRL Grand Final during which and Mundine, playing at five-eighth knocked-on over the try line early in the second half, which proved to be a major turning point in the match.

Mundine was disappointed that further representative honours did not follow, and believed that his representative opportunities did not reflect his abilities and achievements at club level. He raised the issue of racism as the main explanation for this.

Anthony Mundine left rugby league halfway through the 2000 season, after being inspired to go into boxing, when a friend, Abdi Osman, showed him a video of Muhammad Ali. Mundine was intrigued and felt that he could compete comfortably in the world of boxing. He later cited what he claimed was racism in rugby league, concerning rugby league, as one of the reasons he quit to take up boxing. Mundine would later make implications during a promotion for a boxing match that former chairman of selectors and respected Aboriginal figure Arthur Beetson may have been an "Uncle Tom" who went along with the alleged racism.[15]

In 2005 Mundine was reported to be making a comeback to the NRL,[16] but this did not eventuate.

In 2007 Mundine was appointed Indigenous Liaison Officer at the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Mundine has close family ties to rugby league: he is a relative of Wes Patten,[17] Amos Roberts, Beau Mundine, Blake Ferguson[18] and Reece Robinson, all NRL footballers.[19] He is also the brother-in-law of Tyran Smith who married Mundine's sister, Kellie.[20]

Boxing career

Professional Titles Won

Mundine was trained by his father, Tony Mundine, who was a middleweight contender during the 1970s. His mother is Lyn Mundine.[21]

Mundine fought his first professional boxing match in July 2000, at the age of 25. After a limited amateur career (he had 4 amateur fights when he was 17), his first professional fight was against New Zealander Gerrard Zohs. Only 10 professional bouts later Mundine fought for his first world title against long reigning IBF supermiddleweight champion Sven Ottke in January 2001.

Mundine vs. Sven Ottke

In 2001 Anthony Mundine took on then Super Middleweight champion Sven Ottke for the IBF Super Middleweight belt, Mundine was ahead on points before being knocked out by a right hand to the temple in the 10th round. This would be the first time Mundine lost by knockout.

Mundine vs. Antwun Echols

Since the WBA and IBF super middleweight titles had been unified by Sven Ottke, Ottke was upgraded to 'super' champion status by the WBA and the WBA super middleweight title was declared vacant (see undisputed champion). Mundine went on to claim the vacant WBA Super Middleweight title with a unanimous points decision over Antwun Echols on 3 September 2003, in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Mundine vs. Manny Siaca

After gaining the vacant WBA title and defending the title once, Mundine fought against Manny Siaca, In a hesitant performance Mundine lost in a 12 round split points decision.

Mundine vs. Mikkel Kessler

Mundine failed in his attempt to re-gain the WBA super middleweight title after losing by decision to Mikkel Kessler on 6 August 2005 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Mundine vs. Danny Green

Mundine's biggest Australian rivalry is with Perth-based Danny Green. In 2001, Mundine called Danny Green "a bum" in response to Green using Mundine's name to garner media attention, and stated that Danny would be a "no hoper" against him. Green waged a consistent media war with Mundine, using the media to build up his own name, and interest in a potential fight with Mundine. The two boxers finally, after much anticipation, fought on 17 May 2006, at Aussie Stadium, Sydney. The bout was one of the most anticipated in Australian boxing history, and was thought to eclipse the attendance record of 37,000 when Jeff Fenech fought Azumah Nelson in their rematch in 1992. The fight was broadcast on Main Event helmed by Michael Schiavello. It was the biggest Pay Per View event in Australian television history. Green became the slight favourite about 2 hours before the bout. Green had little answer to Mundine's speed and jab, giving Mundine the upper hand. Mundine won a twelve-round unanimous decision by the following scores: Judge Michael Lee 116-113, Judge Pinij Prayadsub 118-111, Judge Derek Milham 118-112. There have been discussions of a possible rematch since their first fight.[22]

Mundine vs. Sam Soliman II

Soliman and Mundine would meet for a second time, this time competing for the vacant WBA super middleweight championship of the world. Unlike the first fight, Mundine dominated the proceedings, knocking his opponent down once in the second round, and three times in the ninth, prompting a knockout ruling by the referee.

Mundine vs. Daniel Geale I

On 27 May 2009, Mundine faced International Boxing Organization middleweight champion Daniel Geale (21-0-13). Mundine won by split decision with two judges scoring it 116-113 and 114-113 in favour of Mundine, the third judge scoring 115-113 for Geale.[23] After the fight, Mundine admitted that he had barely studied Geale prior to the fight.[24] The fight undercard also marked the debut of Mundine’s close friend and league-turned-rugby player Sonny Bill Williams.[25]

Mundine vs. Garth Wood I

On 8 December 2010 Mundine took on the winner of The Contender Australia boxing series, Garth Wood. After an awkward first four rounds, consisting of grappling, Mundine was on his way to a wide decision (being ahead 4-0 on the cards). Mundine was knocked out in the 5th round by Wood. Wood was able to land a flush left hook on Mundine's chin, sending him to the canvas. The result was reported to be one of the biggest upsets in Australian boxing history.[26]

Mundine vs. Garth Wood II

On 13 April 2011 Mundine gained revenge for his loss when he defeated Wood in a rematch won every round and dropped him twice and won, via a 10-round unanimous points decision.

Mundine vs. Rigoberto Alvarez

On 19 October 2011 Mundine faced former WBA champion Rigoberto Alvarez for the interim WBA Light Middleweight world title. Mundine won by unanimous decision and as a result became the mandatory challenger for the full belt holder Austin Trout.

Mundine stripped of title

Trout was previously in negotiations with Mundine, but when Trout's management put additional options in the contract Mundine's team decided to force the fight through mandatory position enabling a more favourable negotiation. In March 2012 Mundine turned down the opportunity to face Trout. The promotion of the fight went to a purse bid which Mundine did not pursue. The WBA stripped Mundine of his title in May 2012 for failing to meet the obligations for the mandatory fight.[27] Mundine signed a short term deal with American promoter Cameron Dunkin.

Mundine vs. Bronco McKart

On 14 July 2012 Mundine faced American Bronco McKart. It was Mundine's first fight in the United States, with the stated aim being to eventually challenge undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr.. Mundine went on to win the bout by seventh-round TKO.[28] McKart's loss was his first stoppage defeat since 2006, when he lost to Kelly Pavlik, and only his third TKO defeat in 65 fights.[29]

Mundine vs. Daniel Geale II

On 30 January 2013, Mundine fought Daniel Geale for the second time, with Geale's IBF title on the line. The bout was the first time two Australians have fought for the IBF world middleweight title.[30] The fight was sought by Mundine as a stepping-stone to his ultimate desire of fighting world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., while Geale was seeking to avenge his only professional career loss - which was to Mundine in 2009. This was the biggest boxing event in Australia since Mundine fought Danny Green in 2006.[31] Featured on the undercards were Kimbo Slice and Joel Brunker, among others.[32] Mundine went on to lose the bout by unanimous points decision 112-116, 111-117 and 111-117. However, he refused to accept the result[33] and immediately after ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. read out the result, Mundine and his entourage stormed out of the ring and left the arena.[34] Following Mundine's attack on the fight judges and their scoring, New South Wales Combat Sports Authority chairman Denis Fitzgerald is seeking legal advice to determine whether Mundine can be sued for his outburst.[35]

Mundine vs. Shane Mosley

Mundine was to have fought American boxing legend Shane Mosley on 23 October 2013, at the Sydney Entertainment Centre; however, the fight was called off at the last minute by Shane Moseley, who demanded $1 million before entering the ring. Mundine had sent $300,000 of his own money, and his friend Jeff Fenech also put in 1/2 million upon Mosely's arrival to Australia, but this was short of the required $1 million. Mundine was keen to reschedule the fight and managed to raise the required $1 million appearance money with his manager, and the fight eventually took place on 27 November at Allphones Arena. The fight ended after round 6 with Shane Mosley retiring due to back spasms, giving Mundine the victory via TKO.

Mundine vs. Joshua Clottey

On 9 April 2014 Mundine fought former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey in Newcastle and lost by unanimous decision.[36]

Mundine vs. Sergey Rabchenko

On 12 November 2014, Mundine fought with then undefeated European champion Sergey Rabchenko at Hisense Arena, Melbourne. The sponsorship manager of the fight was suspected Melbourne underworld figure, Mick Gatto.[37] The undercard featured former NRL player Cory Paterson. Mundine came into the fight a huge underdog after his defeat to Clottey and against a young undefeated opponent, he went on to win the fight in a split decision, with the three judges scoring the fight 113-115, 115-113 and 116-112. He is now the mandatory contender for Floyd Mayweather, Jr's WBC world championship belt.[38]

Business interests

Mundine has an extensive real estate portfolio and is also the owner of the sporting brand Boxa (est. 2000) and the Boxa Bar cafe in Hurstville.[39] Early on the morning of 14 November 2013 the bar was destroyed by fire.[40] Between 2000 and 2012 Mundine was managed by Khoder Nasser.[41]

Music career

Mundine appeared in the music video of Angry Anderson's 1990 hit song "Bound for Glory". In 2001 Mundine appeared as himself in the music video "Like a Dog" by the Australian rock group Powderfinger, whose frontman Bernard Fanning praised Mundine as "the perfect lead, in terms of what the song is about and the fact that he's prepared to speak up for what he believes in."[42] In 2005 he featured in beatboxer Joel Turner's single "Knock U Out". He then released his own debut single, "Platinum Ryder",[43] which also featured Nathan Merritt and Amos Roberts in the music video. The film clip created controversy for the burning of the Union Jack and a photo of then Prime Minister of Australia John Howard.[44] Mundine also appeared in the Brothablack music video, Are You With Me Out There, along with league player Joe Williams. In 2008 Mundine featured in the video of a GetUp Mob version of the song From Little Things Big Things Grow. In 2009 Mundine also appeared alongside Shannon Noll in the Street Warriors debut album, Unstoppable Force. Mundine's album, entitled Dreams is yet to be released and there is currently no stated release date.

Other media

In July 2002, both Anthony and his father Tony appeared on an episode of Burke's Backyard with veteran Australian Gardening guru Don Burke.[45] Also in 2002 he appeared with other stars and celebrities in Celebrity Big Brother.[46] In 2003 he was in an episode of Greeks on the Roof and in 2005 he appeared on Dancing with the Stars. From 2007 to 2009 he appeared on The Footy Show.[47] He was in a five hour interactive DVD called Raising Children: A Guide to Parenting from Birth to Five. This DVD also featured Russell Crowe, Danielle Spencer, Neil Perry, Stan Grant and Johanna Griggs.[48] He has also appeared in The Contender Australia three times[47] and been a guest, starring as himself, on the Pizza TV series. In 2010 Mundine was a Special Guest Trainer on The Biggest Loser Australia: Couples 2.

Mundine's portrait by James Hunt, entitled Bora Anthony Mundine, was a notable finalist in the 2002 Archibald Prize.

Mundine is featured as part of the roster on the Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion video games.

Public controversy

In an interview in October 2001, Mundine said of the 11 September terrorist attacks, "They call it an act of terrorism, but if you can understand religion, and our way of life, it’s not about terrorism. It’s about fighting for God’s law, and America’s brought it upon themselves".[49] Offering some insight into his tendency to make controversial comments in the media, Mundine stated that "If you want to toe the line, if you want to be some corporate guy and say the right things, do the right things, you might be okay in the media's eye, but it won't be real for me."[50] Mundine later claimed he was taken out of context stating: "Those comments were just spun around like I was clapping my hands. I have a family too, I know what it is like to suffer the loss of someone close to me, and I would never wish that upon anyone. The point I was trying to get across was that it was in a war state of mind, and there is always going to be tit for tat, so why put yourself in a situation where you can endanger people. I have got nothing against any American, I have got nothing against any human being. It breaks my heart that people think I would even have that line of thought about being happy about people dying. That is crap and I want to clarify that because it is wrong."[51]

Mundine would also refer to Cathy Freeman as a sell out: "Cathy Freeman. She sold out, toeing the line. And that ain't me. I'm not a fake." He also went on to state repeated times that men, not women, are more qualified to lead. "As far as being a leader, that's not her anyway, a man can only lead."[50]

In late 2012, Mundine questioned former opponent WBA/IBF champion Daniel Geale's indigenous Tasmanian heritage saying he should not wear the Aboriginal flag on his shorts. "I thought they wiped all the Aborigines from Tasmania out," "He's got a white woman, he's got white kids. I keep it real, all day every day." Mundine said. When asked whether Geale deserved to sport the Aboriginal flag on his trunks, Mundine responded: "No."[52] Mundine later apologised to Tasmanian Aborigines, adding that he felt many people claimed indigenous heritage in order to receive government benefits but had no real connection with their Aboriginal roots. He also claimed that Australia was one of "the most racist nations in the world" before calling for the Australian anthem and Australian flag to be changed to be more inclusive of indigenous Australians.[53]

In November 2013, Mundine, an Aboriginal Australian and Muslim,[54] made comments on Twitter stating that homosexuality was incompatible with Aboriginal beliefs.[55] Following Mundine's comments, Aboriginal actor Luke Carroll pointed out that Mundine's own religious beliefs that led him to form his opinions on homosexuality were incompatible with the Aboriginal Dreamtime.[56]

Professional boxing record

47 Wins (27 knockouts, 20 decisions), 6 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
United States Austin Trout (12) 2015-5-9 United States , San Antonio, Texas, defending WBC Silver light middleweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 47-6 Belarus Sergey Rabchenko SD (12) 2014-11-12 Australia Melbourne Park Multi Purpose Venue, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Won WBC Silver light middleweight title.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 46-6 Ghana Joshua Clottey UD (12) 2014-04-09 Australia Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Lost WBA International Light Middleweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 46-5 New Zealand Gunnar Jackson UD (10) 2014-01-29 Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 45-5 United States Shane Mosley RTD 6 (12) 2013-11-27 Australia Allphones Arena, Sydney, New South Wales Won vacant WBA International Light Middleweight title.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 44-5 Australia Daniel Geale UD 12 2013-01-30 Australia Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales For the IBF Middleweight Title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 44-4 United States Bronco McKart TKO 7 (10) 2012-07-14 Palms Casino Resort Won IBF North American Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 43-4 Mexico Rigoberto Alvarez UD 12 2011-10-19 Entertainment Centre, Newcastle Won Interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, Later Stripped.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 42-4 United States Xavier Toliver TKO 7 (10) 2011-06-05 Henderson, New Zealand
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 41-4 Australia Garth Wood UD 10 2011-04-13 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 40-4 Australia Garth Wood KO 5(10), 0:58 2010-12-08 Acer Arena, Sydney, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 40-3 Australia Ryan Waters TKO 10(10), 0:24 2010-09-15 Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 39-3 Argentina Carlos Adan Jerez UD 12 2010-06-30 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia Light Middleweight Debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 38-3 Australia Robert Medley UD 12 2010-01-11 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 37-3 Argentina Alejandro Gustavo Falliga UD 10 2009-10-21 Prospect, Tasmania, Australia Super Middleweight Bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 36-3 Australia Daniel Geale SD 12 2009-05-27 Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Won IBO Middleweight Title, Later Vacated.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 35-3 Australia Shannon Taylor UD 12 2009-02-11 Wollongong, NSW, Australia Won Vacant WBA International Middleweight Title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 34-3 Uruguay Rafael Sosa Pintos UD 10 2008-12-11 Sydney, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 33-3 Japan Crazy Kim UD 10 2008-07-30 Newcastle, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 32-3 Australia Sam Soliman UD 12 2008-05-28 Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Retained WBA Super Middleweight Title, Later Vacated.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 31-3 Australia Nader Hamdan UD 12 2008-02-27 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia Retained WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 30-3 Argentina Jose Alberto Clavero KO 4(12), 2:14 2007-12-10 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia Retained WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 29-3 Argentina Pablo Daniel Zamora UD 12 2007-06-27 Broad Beach, QLD, Australia Retained WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 28-3 Australia Sam Soliman KO 9(12), 2:26 2007-03-07 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia Won Vacant WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27-3 Argentina Ruben Eduardo Acosta KO 4(10), 1:41 2006-11-15 Sydney, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26-3 Australia Danny Green UD 12 2006-05-17 Aussie Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia WBA Super Middleweight Title Eliminator.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25-3 New Zealand Rico Chong Nee TKO 3(10), 2:00 2005-12-11 Perth, WA, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24-3 Tanzania Rashi Ali Hadj Matumla TKO 6(10), 0:36 2005-09-07 Canberra, ACT, Australia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 23-3 Denmark Mikkel Kessler UD 12 2005-06-8 Sydney Entertainment Centre For WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23-2 Panama Darmel Castillo TKO 4(10), 2:31 2005-02-02 Broadbeach, QLD, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22-2 Australia Juarne Dowling TKO 3(10), 2:19 2004-10-13 Carrara, QLD, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21-2 New Zealand Sean Sullivan TKO 10(10) 2004-09-08 Liverpool, NSW, Australia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 20-2 Puerto Rico Manny Siaca SD 12 2004-05-05 Sydney Entertainment Centre Lost WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20-1 Japan Yoshinori Nishizawa TKO 5(12), 0:43 2004-01-19 Wollongong, NSW, Australia Retained WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-1 United States Antwun Echols UD 12 2003-03-09 Sydney Entertainment Centre Won vacant WBA Super Middleweight Title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-1 Brazil Rogerio Cacciatore TKO 1 2003-03-17 Carrara, QLD, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-1 New Zealand Sean Sullivan UD 12 2003-02-01 Auckland, New Zealand
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-1 Australia Rick Thornberry TKO 11 2002-11-02 Carrara, QLD, Australia Won WBA Fedelatin Super Middleweight Title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15-1 South Africa Soon Botes KO 3 2002-09-02 Liverpool, NSW, Australia Won WBA Pan African Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14-1 Australia Lester Ellis TKO 3 2002-07-15 Melbourne, VIC, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13-1 Australia Darren Obah TKO 6 2002-06-03 Liverpool, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12-1 South Africa Roland Francis TKO 8 2002-04-01 Carrara, QLD, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-1 Australia Brad Mayo UD 10 2002-03-04 Townsville, QLD, Australia Light Heavyweight Debut
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10-1 Germany Sven Ottke KO 10 2001-12-01 Arena Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany For IBF Super Middleweight Title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10-0 Australia Guy Waters KO 2 2001-10-20 Sydney, NSW, Australia Defended IBF Pan Pacific Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9-0 Australia Sam Soliman SD 12 2001-09-03 WEC, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Won IBF Pan Pacific Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8-0 United States Kevin Pompey TKO 3 2001-07-10 Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-0 New Zealand Mike Makata TKO 5 2001-06-18 Liverpool, NSW, Australia Defended PABA Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-0 Samoa Timo Masua KO 3 2001-04-16 Carrara Indoor Stadium, Carrara, QLD, Australia Won PABA Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-0 Australia Marc Bargero TKO 6 2001-02-19 Gosford, NSW, Australia Won Australian Super Middleweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-0 Australia Ian McLeod TKO 9 2000-12-11 WEC, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-0 Australia Heath Stenton UD 8 2000-10-30 Festival Hall, Melbourne
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 Samoa Nik Taumafai TKO 6 2000-09-04 Hordern Pavilion
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 New Zealand Gerrard Zohs KO 4 2000-07-03 Sydney Entertainment Centre Professional Boxing Debut, Super Middleweight Debut

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Title last held by
Byron Mitchell
as Champion		 WBA Super Middleweight Champion
3 September 2003 – 5 May 2004
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Manny Siaca
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7 March 2007 – 29 May 2008
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Mikkel Kessler
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Daniel Geale		 IBO World Middleweight Champion
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Peter Manfredo, Jr.
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