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Bob "The Big Bear" Mirovic (born 25 February 1966) is an Australian boxer of Croatian descent. Standing at 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) and with a reach of 203 cm (80 inches), he started boxing at the age of 22 in 1987. He has fought a number of famous fighters, including Nikolai Valuev, Joe Bugner and Frans Botha. He has also been a sparring partner of Mike Tyson.
Bob Mirovic | |
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| Born | Bob Mirovic (1966-02-25) 25 February 1966 (age 58) Croatia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | The Big Bear |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 55 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 23 |
| Draws | 1 |
He currently resides in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales.
Professional boxing record
edit| 31 Wins (21 knockouts, 10 decisions), 23 Losses (10 knockouts, 13 decisions), 1 Draws [1] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 31-23-1 | Alipate Liava'a | UD | 6 | 4 February 2011 | , Punchbowl, Australia | |
| Win | 30-23-1 | Bob Gasio | TKO | 2 | 19 November 2010 | Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, Australia | Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the second round. |
| Loss | 29-23-1 | Alex Leapai | KO | 1 | 29 April 2010 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia | Mirovic knocked out at 2:57 of the first round. |
| Loss | 29-22-1 | John Hopoate | UD | 10 | 23 July 2009 | AIS Arena, Bruce, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 29-21-1 | John Hopoate | TKO | 9 | 10 September 2008 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the ninth round. |
| Win | 29-20-1 | Colin Wilson | KO | 8 | 2 November 2007 | Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. Wilson knocked out at 2:24 of the eighth round. |
| Loss | 28-20-1 | Frans Botha | UD | 12 | 6 July 2007 | The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, Temba, Australia | World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) World Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 28-19-1 | Shane Cameron | KO | 8 | 7 March 2007 | Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia | WBA Pan African Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:50 of the eighth round. |
| Loss | 28-18-1 | Sinan Samil Sam | UD | 12 | 10 November 2006 | Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany | WBC International Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 28-17-1 | Fatu Tuimanono | KO | 1 | 20 September 2006 | Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia | Tuimanono knocked out at 2:14 of the first round. |
| Win | 27-17-1 | Richard Tutaki | TKO | 2 | 21 July 2006 | WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia | WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the second round. |
| Loss | 26-17-1 | Okello Peter | UD | 12 | 15 April 2006 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | OPBF Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 26-16-1 | Richard Tutaki | KO | 2 | 9 December 2005 | Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown, Australia | WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Tutaki knocked out at 1:35 of the second round. |
| Loss | 25-16-1 | Rob Calloway | UD | 12 | 24 June 2005 | Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Australia | WBFo World/PABA Heavyweight Titles. |
| Loss | 25-15-1 | Timo Hoffmann | UD | 12 | 12 March 2005 | Zwickau, Germany | IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 25-14-1 | Colin Wilson | UD | 10 | 17 December 2004 | Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Australia | |
| Win | 24-14-1 | Hiriwa Te Rangi | KO | 4 | 4 December 2004 | SKYCITY, Auckland, New Zealand | Te Rangi knocked out at 1:27 of the fourth round. |
| Loss | 23-14-1 | Matt Skelton | RTD | 4 | 5 June 2004 | York Hall, London, England | Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Mirovic did not come out for the fifth round. |
| Win | 23-13-1 | Mosese Kavika | TKO | 1 | 7 May 2004 | s, Newcastle, Australia | WBFo International Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 22-13-1 | Paul Robinson | TKO | 4 | 16 April 2004 | Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Australia | |
| Win | 21-13-1 | Silovate Rasaku Junior | KO | 3 | 21 March 2004 | Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia | |
| Loss | 20-13-1 | Nikolay Valuev | UD | 8 | 16 August 2003 | Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany | |
| Win | 20-12-1 | Danny Buzza | KO | 4 | 11 July 2003 | Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia | |
| Win | 19-12-1 | Mitch O'Hello | KO | 3 | 27 June 2003 | Metro City Nightclub, Northbridge, Australia | WBFo International Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 18-12-1 | Danny Williams | TKO | 4 | 26 April 2003 | , London, England | Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the fourth round. |
| Win | 18-11-1 | Auckland Auimatagi | TKO | 5 | 7 March 2003 | Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 17-11-1 | Phil Gregory | TKO | 3 | 7 February 2003 | Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 16-11-1 | Auckland Auimatagi | TKO | 3 | 15 November 2002 | s, Newcastle, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 15-11-1 | Roger Izonritei | KO | 5 | 18 September 2002 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 14-11-1 | Colin Wilson | SD | 12 | 10 May 2002 | Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 13-11-1 | Okello Peter | KO | 5 | 1 December 2001 | City Gymnasium, Tōkai, Japan | OPBF Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:03 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 13-10-1 | Nathan Briggs | KO | 6 | 8 July 2001 | Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 12-10-1 | Peau Lemauga | KO | 3 | 29 September 2000 | Noumea Basketball Stadium, Noumea, New Caledonia | |
| Win | 11-10-1 | Clay Auimatagi | PTS | 4 | 25 August 2000 | Bankstown PCYC, Sydney, Australia | |
| Loss | 10-10-1 | Aisea Nama | TKO | 4 | 28 July 1999 | Croatian Culture Centre, Henderson, New Zealand | |
| Loss | 10-9-1 | Kali Meehan | KO | 4 | 25 June 1999 | Wyong Stadium, Wyong, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 10-8-1 | John Wyborn | PTS | 10 | 30 April 1999 | Wyong Stadium, Wyong, Australia | |
| Win | 9-8-1 | Danny Buzza | MD | 12 | 15 March 1999 | Star City Casino, Sydney, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 8-8-1 | Colin Wilson | PTS | 12 | 5 September 1998 | , Nerang, Australia | Australia Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 7-8-1 | Joe Bugner | SD | 12 | 20 April 1998 | s, Carrara, Australia | Australia/PABA Heavyweight Titles. |
| Loss | 7-7-1 | Justin Fortune | TKO | 6 | 6 December 1997 | Stockland Stadium, Townsville, Australia | PABA Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 7-6-1 | James Grima | PTS | 12 | 20 April 1997 | Billboard Nite Club, Melbourne, Australia | OPBF Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 7-5-1 | James Ali | KO | 4 | 26 January 1997 | Broadmeadows, Australia | |
| Loss | 6-5-1 | James Grima | MD | 12 | 30 October 1995 | Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia | OPBF Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 6-4-1 | Colin Wilson | TKO | 8 | 19 May 1995 | Henson Park, Sydney, Australia | Referee stopped the bout at 2:30 of the eighth round. |
| Loss | 5-4-1 | August Tanuvasa | SD | 8 | 7 April 1995 | Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, Australia | |
| Win | 5-3-1 | Matthew K. Reid | PTS | 10 | 20 January 1995 | Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, Australia | Australia-New South Wales Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 4-3-1 | Matthew K. Reid | TKO | 4 | 29 October 1994 | St Marys Band Club, Sydney, Australia | |
| Loss | 3-3-1 | James Grima | TKO | 2 | 1 May 1993 | Henson Park, Sydney, Australia | |
| Draw | 3-2-1 | Steve Unterholzer | PTS | 8 | 26 December 1992 | Ettalong, Australia | |
| Win | 3-2 | Niko Degai | SD | 6 | 28 March 1990 | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 2-2 | Mark Moran | SD | 4 | 29 July 1988 | Groundz Precinct, Dapto, Australia | |
| Loss | 1-2 | Arzan Basic | PTS | 4 | 16 October 1987 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Arzan Basic | PTS | 6 | 7 August 1987 | Blacktown Stadium, Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 1-0 | Sam Kurukitoga | TKO | 3 | 15 May 1987 | Cronulla Workingmen's Club, Sydney, Australia | |
External links
edit- Boxing record for Bob Mirovic from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bob Mirovic at IMDb