Michael Dallas Jr. (born December 19, 1986) is an American professional boxer.[1]

Mike Dallas Jr.
Born
Michael Dallas Jr.

(1986-12-19) December 19, 1986 (age 37)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Silent Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins23
Wins by KO11
Losses4
Draws2

Amateur career

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Michael had an impressive amateur record of 115-12. He won a gold medal at the PAL International Junior Olympics in 2000.[2] In 2002 he won a bronze medal at the US National Silver Gloves championships, losing to three-time Olympian Rau'shee Warren. That same year he was a runner-up at the PAL Junior championships (15-16 age range) at 112 lbs. During the 2004 US Western Olympic trials, he lost to Diego Magdaleno. At the 2006 National Golden Gloves he won a silver medal, losing to Brad Solomon. Mike also got a gold medal at the 2006 PAL championships at 64 kg, beating Karl Dargan and Raul Tovar. He went to the US 2008 Olympic trials at 64 kg, where he beat Brad Solomon but lost to Daniel O'Connor and Danny Garcia.[3]

Sparring Partners

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Some of the boxers Michael has sparred with are 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and the undefeated Light Welterweight prospect José Benavidez Jr..[4]

Professional career

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He made his professional debut in March 2008 in the Light Welterweight weight class against Alejandro Balladares and won all four rounds of the bout for a unanimous decision victory.[5]

In July 2010, he made his debut on Showtime boxing against undefeated Lanard Lane. Despite predicting an easy knock-out, Lane found himself overwhelmed and all three judges scored the bout 78-74 in favor of Dallas.[6]

Professional record

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21 Wins (10 knockouts), 3 Losses, 2 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Draw 21-3-2   Dusty Hernández-Harrison SD 10(10) 2016-05-13   D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C. Scorecards: 95-94, 94-94, 92-96.
Win 21-3-1  Odilon Rivera KO 2 (6) (2:52) 2015-12-19  Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win 20-3-1  Alejandro Alonso KO 2 (6) (0:12) 2015-11-20  Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Loss 19-3-1  Lucas Matthysse KO 1 (12) (2:26) 2013-01-26  Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA For interim WBC Light Welterweight title
Win 19-2-1  Javier Castro KO 6 (12) 2012-06-22  Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, USA Won WBO Latino Light Welterweight title
Win 18-2-1  Miguel Gonzalez UD 10 (10) 2012-02-17  College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, USA
Loss 17-2-1  Mauricio Herrera MD 10 (10) 2011-06-24  Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California
Loss 17-1-1  Josésito López KO 7 (1:47) 2011-01-28  Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California For the vacant NABF Light Welterweight title
Win 17-0-1  Devarise Crayton KO 2 (2:41) 2010-10-30  The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win 16-0-1  Lenin Arroyo TKO 2 (1:30) 2010-10-07  Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California
Win 15-0-1  Lanard Lane UD 8 (8) 2010-07-16  DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi Lane was undefeated going in
Win 14-0-1  Daniel Gonzalez TKO 2 (8) 2010-05-08  Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
Win 13-0-1  Genaro Trazancos TKO 1 (8) 2010-04-08  Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USA
Win 12-0-1  Fabian Luque TKO 1 (4) 2010-03-05  Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA

Personal life

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On June 12, 2008 Dallas, Jr. had a son named Mekai. He's a graduate of South High School in Bakersfield, where he played on both the basketball and football teams. His father Michael Dallas, Sr. fought professionally from 1991 to 1998.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Goossen-Tutor Boxing: Spotlight on Mike Dallas Jr – Boxing News".
  2. ^ "Mike Dallas JR". Gossen Promotions. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  3. ^ Mulei, Alessandro (2009-12-23). "Bio of Michael Dallas Jr". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  4. ^ "Manny Pacquiao's Sparring Partner, Mike Dallas -- Boxing FanHouse". boxing.fanhouse.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-26.
  5. ^ "Promising Prospect: Mike Dallas Jr. | Boxing News, Results, & Rankings - 15rounds.com". www.15rounds.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-03.
  6. ^ Bakersfield's Dallas stays undefeated
  7. ^ "Mike Dallas : Boxer". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
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