Mike Ayala
| Mike Ayala | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Mike Ayala |
| Nickname(s) | Cyclone |
| Rated at |
Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
January 19, 1958 San Antonio, Texas |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Mike Ayala (born January 19, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas) is a retired Mexican American professional boxer in the Featherweight division. Ayala is the former NABF Super Bantamweight and NABF Featherweight Champion.[1]
Early life
Mike is the brother of former boxers Sammy, Paulie, Tony Jr. and the son of trainer Tony Ayala, Sr.[2]
Amateur career
In 1973 Ayala won the National Golden Gloves Flyweight Championship and then won the 1974 National AAU Bantamweight Championship.
Professional career
WBC Featherweight Championship
On June 17, 1979 Ayala lost to WBC Featherweight Champion, Danny Lopez. This bout was Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year for 1979.[3]