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Mike began training in the fighting arts at the age of five when his motherrelocated to Orlando Florida to provide a better education for Mike and hisyounger brother and sister. His biological father was not involved in his life.
Mike was brought to Rene’s Dynamic Sports Center to participate in the after school karate program. Not long after beginning the program, Mike begin to participate in both boxing and karate. Soon after achieving black belt status.
Owner and instructor of Rene’s Dynamic, “Robert Rene” gave Mike his first job working in the same after school program that he himself came up in. He was a martial arts instructor certified to work with kids since 2004.
Soon after reaching black belt status, Mike achieved his first national title and began to pursue boxing full time.
Working part-time as a karate instructor and full time high school student he was able to compete on the national and international level on numerous occasions and returned successfully with the win, all while keeping good grades.
Mike has traveled to almost 65% of the U.S. for amateur competition and internationally has been to Bahamas and Puerto Rico for competition.
In 2007 after falling short in the U.S. Trials spots he turned to trainer Rene to mentor him in his move to become professional. They both agreed to make sure that he was ready before making the big change while still in high school.
He was soon signed by KO Kings Atlanta and turned pro. While enrolled in High School Mike carried a record of 4-0 with 4 KO’s almost breaking a world record.
In 2008 Mike graduated from Olympia High School. Making a decision to put off school until later and focused on his career. He quickly moved along the ranks while still mentoring his younger brother and sister.
He is currently carrying on a 7 fight knockout streak. Mike did not let anything stop him. He soon left to go to various training camps with world class athletes to dedicate himself to chasing the dream. Now in his 2nd year in the Professional ranks Mike has captured a U.S. ABA Welterweight title and defeated two undefeated fighters while only looking further ahead to have his name in the history books.
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