Michael Hunter My dad was a professional boxer and you know what they say, like father like son

Weight Class: Super heavyweight/201+ pounds
Height: 6-2
Born: July 10, 1988
Weight: 215 lbs
Reach: 34
Lives: Las Vegas, Nev.
Began Boxing: 2002
Coach: Augie Sanchez
Career Highlight: Making it to the finals of the Golden Gloves with only five bouts
Biggest influence: My mom, she has played a big role in my boxing career. She keeps my head on straight. She is my transportation and she supports me.
Draw to boxing: My dad was a professional boxer and you know what they say like father like son
Greatest Strength in the ring: My mind and speed
Other sports played: Basketball and football
Loves most about boxing: You get to travel and it’s a new experience every time. I like meeting new people
Goals in and out of the ring: I would like to go to college and go the Olympics
Favorite TV show: Jamie Foxx

2006 UNDER 19 NATIONAL CHAMPION

2007 National Champion

2008 U.S. Olympian

2007

USA vs. Kazakhstan: dec. Rustam Rquecebayev, 18-9

Beijing Test Event: stopped Paramjeet Samota, RSCO-2 (1:58), quarterfinal; dec. Rustan Rygebayev, 24-20, semifinal; lost by points to Denis Sergeev, 21-18, finals

AIBA World Championships: stopped Andres Ruiz Ponce, RSCO -3, 1st round; dec. Kurban Gunebakan, 30-7, 2nd round; dec. Jasem Delavari, 19-13, 3rd round; lost by points to Islam Timurziev, 22-15, quarterfinals

U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Boxing: dec. Nate James, 23-11, quarterfinals; dec. William Moore, 26-23, semifinals; dec. Kimbo Bethel, 16-6; dec. Kimbo Bethel, 14-7, for 1st.

U.S. Championships: stopped Josh Parsons, Barbousville, W.V., RSC-2 (:32), in quarterfinals; dec. Lenroy Thompson, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 17-12, in semifinals; dec. Mike Wilson, Central Point, Ore., 25-24, in finals for 1st