Mike Mollo
| Mike Mollo | |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Merciless |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born |
February 11, 1980 Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Mike Mollo (born February 11, 1980, in Oak Lawn, Illinois) is a former professional boxer in the heavyweight division, born in the United States.
Born into a working class Italian family in Chicago's south suburbs, Mollo got into numerous scuffles on the streets of his neighborhood. Already 230 pounds as a 14-year-old, he was quickly taken to the local boxing club to hone his skills, and apply his energy in a more constructive manner.
After a brief amateur career, "Merciless" Mike Mollo made his professional debut on June 25, 2000, scoring a first-round knockout over Terry Coffin in Elgin, Illinois. Over the following years, Mollo built his professional record while also working full-time as a bricklayer and tuckpointer. Wildly popular with Chicago fight fans, Mollo used his hard-punching, aggressive style to win 19 of his first 20 professional bouts. His first loss was to heavyweight contender DaVarryl Williamson. On October 7, 2006, Mollo scored his biggest win, knocking out Kevin McBride (best known for defeating Mike Tyson) by a TKO 30 seconds into the second round. On March 1, 2017, Mollo officially announced his retirement from professional boxing.
Early in his career, Mollo gained the support of Rocky Marciano’s family. "I understand that Mike wants to emulate Rocky both in and out of the ring", noted Peter Marciano, younger brother of the "Brockton Blockbuster". Mollo remembers Marciano well. "I grew up watching fight films of Rocky Marciano. Both of our families came from Naples, Italy, so Rocky was a hero to my family. My strength and conditioning coach Joe Wright gave me a rare book written by Rocky called 'The Use of the Body'. Joe found this book in 1967 while he was somewhere in England. I’ve been reading it and it’s a masterpiece." Mollo continued, "I can’t be Rocky, but I’m truly honored to have the support of the Marciano family. I hope to make them proud."
Mollo is married with children and resides in the Chicago, Illinois area.
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