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Mickey Bey
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Real name Mickey Bey Jr.
Nickname(s) The Spirit
Rated at Lightweight
Height 5 ft 9 in
Reach 69 in
Nationality American
Born (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 41)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 28
Wins 23
Wins by KO 11
Losses 3
Draws 1
No contests 1

Mickey Bey Jr. (born June 27, 1983) is an American professional boxer and former IBF lightweight champion.

Professional career

Bey vs. Rodriguez

On February 2, 2013, Bey defeated Robert Rodríguez by third-round knockout, but tested positive for testosterone in the post-fight drug test. He was fined $1,000 and suspended for three months.

Bey vs. Vazquez

On September 13, 2014, Bey defeated Miguel Vázquez by twelfth-round split decision to win the IBF lightweight title, his first world title. This bout was on the card of Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana II.

Vacating the IBF lightweight title

Bey was scheduled to face Denis Shafikov as his first defence, on April 30, as an ESPN2 main event in Las Vegas. Moretti and Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions were even able to make a deal for the bout despite the poor relationship between the companies. However, Bey ultimately turned down a purse of about $200,000, and the bout was cancelled on short notice. The bout was then put up for a purse bid, and Top Rank, the only bidder, won the promotional rights with an offer of $78,000.

Although Bey signed a contract to go to Macau, China, to make a mandatory defence of his lightweight world title against Shafikov on July 18, he has again backed out of the fight and the vacated the title on July 3, 2015, having failed to defend the title once. Whilst he did ultimately vacate the title the IBF were on the verge of stripping him for failing to meet his contractual obligation to face his mandatory challenger.

Bey vs. Barthelemy

Bey fought Rances Barthelemy on 3 June 2016, for the IBF lightweight championship of the world. Barthelemy won by split decision. The scorecards were announced as 117-110, 110-117, 116-111 in favor of Barthelemy.

Bey vs. Kambosos Jnr

George Kambosos Jnr fought Bey on 14 December 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Kambosos Jnr won by split decision in their 10 round contest. The scorecards were announced as 94-95, 97-92, 96-93 in favor of Kambosos Jnr.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
28 fights 23 wins 3 losses
By knockout 11 1
By decision 12 2
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 23–3–1 (1) George Kambosos Jr. SD 10 (10) 2019-12-14 Madison Square Garden, New York City
27 Win 23–2–1 (1) Luis Humberto Valdivia TKO 1 (8) 2018-09-21 Cheer's Bar, Tijuana
26 Loss 22–2–1 (1) Rances Barthelemy SD 12 (12) 2016-06-03 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood For IBF lightweight title
25 Win 22–1–1 (1) Naim Nelson UD 10 (10) 2015-12-18 Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
24 Win 21–1–1 (1) Miguel Vázquez SD 12 (12) 2014-09-13 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Won IBF lightweight title
23 Win 20–1–1 (1) Alan Herrera UD 10 (10) 2014-05-02 The Joint, Las Vegas
22 Win 19–1–1 (1) Carlos Cardenas TKO 3 (10) 2013-12-06 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton
21 Loss 18–1–1 (1) John Molina Jr. TKO 10 (10) 2013-07-19 The Joint, Las Vegas
20 NC 18–0–1 (1) Robert Rodríguez KO 3 (10) 2013-02-02 The Cosmopolitan, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas Result overturned
19 Win 18–0–1 Héctor Velázquez UD 8 (8) 2011-11-19 NRG Arena, Houston
18 Win 17–0–1 Alejandro Rodriguez TKO 4 (8) 2011-07-01 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio
17 Draw 16–0–1 Jose Hernandez MD 8 (8) 2011-02-19 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
16 Win 16–0 Eric Cruz UD 6 (6) 2010-11-06 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
15 Win 15–0 Tyrone Wiggins KO 1 (6) 2009-12-19 Cotton Eyed Joe, Knoxville
14 Win 14–0 Michaelangelo Lynks UD 6 (6) 2009-10-10 Arena Theatre, Houston
13 Win 13–0 Rashad Ganaway SD 8 (8) 2009-08-22 Toyota Center, Houston
12 Win 12–0 Miguel Angel Munguia KO 1 (4) 2008-10-24 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon
11 Win 11–0 Wilson Alcorro UD 10 (10) 2008-05-17 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm
10 Win 10–0 Roberto Acevedo UD 8 (8) 2008-02-01 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley
9 Win 9–0 Castulo Gonzalez TKO 2 (8) 2007-10-05 Omega Products International, Corona
8 Win 8–0 Jose Magallon KO 6 (6) 2007-09-01 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma
7 Win 7–0 Felisiberto Fernandes TKO 5 (6) 2007-06-09 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
6 Win 6–0 Michael Mendez KO 1 (6) 2007-04-07 Shrine Mosque, Springfield
5 Win 5–0 Odilon Rivera Meza UD 6 (6) 2007-02-02 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez
4 Win 4–0 Tomondre King UD 4 (4) 2005-12-17 The Palace, Auburn Hills
3 Win 3–0 Lamont Sims TKO 1 (4) 2005-10-01 Amalie Arena, Tampa
2 Win 2–0 Hector de la Cruz UD 4 (4) 2005-07-21 The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles
1 Win 1–0 Shane Gierke KO 1 (4) 2005-04-29 Wolstein Center, Cleveland

See also

  • List of lightweight boxing champions
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