Mike Balogun (born September 28, 1983) is an American professional boxer, and a former professional football linebacker. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
He has also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Virginia Destroyers.
College career Balogun began at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a standout inside linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2008. He was declared ineligible to play the 2009 season because he allegedly played for the Maryland Marauders of the North American Football League, a minor league team in Maryland after turning 21 years old.
Professional Football career
San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.
Washington Redskins Balogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Balogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.
Buffalo Bills Balogun was signed by the Buffalo Bills on November 10, 2010. He played in his first career game in week 13. He was released on February 11, 2011.
Dallas Cowboys Balogun was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011.
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.
Professional Boxing career Balogun is also a heavyweight boxer. He knocked out Trey Lippe Morrison (the son of Tommy Morrison) in one round. Balogun has won 21 fights and lost two against Murat Gassiev and Moses Itauma who knocked him out in round two of their fight at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on 24 May 2025.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes23Loss21–2Moses ItaumaTKO2 (10), 24 May 202522Win21–1Lamont CapersUD8Mar 16, 202421Loss20–1Murat GassievKO2 (10), Mar 3, 202320Win20–0Marcus OliveiraTKO2 (8), Oct 6, 202219Win19–0Sergio Ramirez MarinKO2 (8), Apr 15, 202218Win18–0Trey Lippe MorrisonTKO1 (10), Dec 2, 202117Win17–0Keith BarrTKO2 (8), Apr 10, 202116Win16–0Adnan Buharalija2 (8), Feb 8, 202015Win15–0Mike BissettTKO1 (8), Oct 24, 201914Win14–0Ed FountainUD8Aug 1, 201913Win13–0Marquis ValentineTKO6 (6), Apr 20, 201912Win12–0Danny CalhounKO1 (6)Feb 16, 201911Win11–0Terrance MarbraUD6May 26, 201710Win10–0Grover YoungUD6Apr 29, 20179Win9–0Branden Lee HinkleTKO1 (6), Oct 20, 20168Win8–0Demonte CherryTKO1 (4), Sep 30, 20167Win7–0Luther SmithTKO2 (6), Aug 19, 20166Win6–0Devon MosleyTKO1 (4), May 13, 20165Win5–0Lonnie Kornegay4Jul 24, 20154Win4–0Charlemagne JonesKO1 (4), Mar 28, 20153Win3–0Cody Troutman1 (4), Dec 6, 20142Win2–0Percy WomackTKO1 (4), Nov 15, 20141Win1–0Maurice Womack2 (4)Oct 23, 2014
References
External links Buffalo Bills bio Oklahoma Sooners bio San Francisco 49ers bio Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio