Michalis John Arnaoutis (born 6 September 1979) is a Greek professional boxer who challenged for the WBO light welterweight title in 2006. At regional level he held the WBO-NABO light welterweight title from 2004 to 2006 and the IBF-USBA light welterweight title from 2008 to 2009.
Amateur career He started his involvement with the sport at the age of 12 in AEK and from the first day he loved it and devoted himself to it. As an amateur, he won many distinctions. He was the champion of Greece for many years among children, teenagers and men at 57 kg. He has won the Pan-European junior medal, 1st place in the Acropolis Cup, and many other distinctions. He was a member of the national team for 6 years, from 1994 to 2000.
Professional career In 2001, at the age of 22, he leaves for the USA to realize his biggest dream, to become a professional boxer and conquer the top. Having 10 years of hard work and training in America, his career reached its absolute zenith, winning World Titles. He holds the WBO – NABO and IBF – NSBA World Titles. In 2004 he was voted the most televised boxer by the ShowBox channel. In 2005 he made the best knock out, recognizing it and the ESPN channel. In addition, he was voted the best left-hander in the world by the professional boxing committee statistical service in the United States.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes40Loss26 - 12 - 2 Thomas Lamanna UD8 (8)2018-11-16 Showboat Atlantic City, Atlantic City vacant USA New Jersey State Welter Title 39Loss26 - 11 - 2 Jaron Ennis TKO2 (10)2018-06-01 Showboat Atlantic City, Atlantic City 38Win26 - 10 - 2 Mikhail Avakian KO5 (10)2016-03-19 Athens, Greece 37Win25 - 10 - 2 Andrei Staliarchuk KO2 (10)2014-05-04 Patras, Greece 36Loss24 - 10 - 2 Josesito López TD8 (10)2013-12-13 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio 35Loss24 - 9 - 2 Chris Algieri UD10 (10)2013-07-20 Paramount Theatre, Huntington 34Loss24 - 8 - 2 Issouf Kinda UD10 (10)2012-10-13 Theatre at Westbury, Westbury USA New York State Super light Title 33Win24 - 7 - 2 Broderick Antoine TKO7 (8)2012-05-02 Russo's on the bay, Howard Beach, Queens 32Win23 - 7 - 2 Shakha Moore UD6 (6)2012-02-10 Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, Uncasville 31Loss22 - 7 - 2 Danny García KO4 (10)2010-10-08South Philly Arena, Philadelphia 30Loss22 - 6 - 2 Demetrius Hopkins UD10 (10)2010-07-02Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario 29Loss22 - 5 - 2 Delvin Rodríguez UD12 (12)2010-04-02 Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, Uncasville USBA Welterweight28Loss22 - 4 - 2 Tim ColemanSD12 (12)2009-12-03 Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, New Yorkvacant IBF-USBA Super Light Title27Win22 - 3 - 2 Doel CarrasquilloUD10 (10)2009-06-25 Schuetzen Park, North Bergen26Loss21 - 3 - 2 Victor OrtizTKO2 (12)2009-03-07 HP Pavilion, San JoseWBO NABO Super Light Title IBF-USBA Super Light Title25Win21 - 2 - 2 Benjamin AnkrahUD10 (10)2008-10-29 Roseland Ballroom, New York24Win20 - 2 - 2 Nasser AthumaniKO3 (10)2008-09-05 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic Center23Win19 - 2 - 2 Lanardo TynerUD12 (12)2008-05-09 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic CenterIBF-USBA Super Light Title22Win18 - 2 - 2 Harrison CuelloUD12 (12)2008-03-06 Grand Ballroom, New Yorkvacant IBF-USBA Super Light Title21Loss17 - 2 - 2 Kendall HoltUD12 (12)2007-04-20 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic CenterWBO Welterweight Light Title Eliminator20Loss17 - 1 - 2 Ricardo TorresSD12 (12)2006-11-18 Thomas and Mack Arena, Las Vegasvacant WBO NABO Super Light Title vacant WBO Light Welterweight title19Win17 - 0 - 2 Mike WalkerKO1 (8)2006-04-07 Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa18Win16 - 0 - 2 Marc ThompsonTKO1 (12)2006-01-27 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic CityWBO NABO Super Light Title17Win15 - 0 - 2 Jose Leo MorenoKO1 (12)2005-12-09 Kissimmee Civic Center, KissimmeeWBO NABO Super Light Title16Win14 - 0 - 2 Marteze LoganUD10 (10)2005-09-02 Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas15Win13 - 0 - 2 Roberto Santa CruzMD12 (12)2005-02-18 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa YnezWBO NABO Super Light Title14Win12 - 0 - 2 Juaquin GallardoTKO3 (10)2004-12-17 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa YnezWBO NABO Super Light Title13Win11 - 0 - 2 Jesse FelicianoTKO1 (12)2004-10-22 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynezvacant WBO NABO Super Light Title12Draw10 - 0 - 2 Juan UrangoMD12 (12)2004-08-05 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, HollywoodWBO NABO Super Light Title11Win10 - 0 - 1 Marty RobbinsUD6 (6)2004-06-17 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie10Win9 - 0 - 1 Hector SaezUD6 (6)2004-05-06 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie9Win8 - 0 - 1 Juan Polo PerezMD6 (6)2004-04-08 Wyndham Inner Harbor Hotel, Glen Burnie8Draw7 - 0 - 1 Ibrahim ArobyTD6 (8)2003-08-15 Indosiar Studio, Jakarta7Win7 - 0 Arnold HendersonUD6 (6)2002-08-24 Resorts Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City6Win6 - 0 Waklimi YoungKO1 (6)2002-05-17 Spectrum (arena), Philadelphia5Win5 - 0 Rafael Rodriguez TKO3 (6)2002-03-23 Adelphia Restaurant, Deptford4Win4 - 0 Lamont GorumTKO1 (4)2002-02-06 Yonkers Raceway & Empire City Casino, Yonkers3Win3 - 0 Leroy PriceTKO3 (4)2001-12-14Sands Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City2Win2 - 0 Mike HamonDQ3 (4)2001-11-30 The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia1Win1 - 0 Sergey DolmatovPTS4 (4)2001-04-30 Kyiv, Circus
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External links
Mike Arnaoutis vs Jesse Feliciano (video) Mike Arnaoutis vs Harrison Cuello (video)