Mike Ayala
Mike Ayala (born January 19, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas) is a retired American professional boxer in the Featherweight division. Ayala is the former NABF Super Bantamweight and NABF Featherweight Champion.[1]
| Mike Ayala | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Mike Ayala |
| Nickname(s) | Cyclone |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 19, 1958 San Antonio, Texas |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life
Mike is the brother of former boxers Sammy, Paulie, Tony Jr. and the son of trainer Tony Ayala, Sr.[2]
Amateur career
In 1973 Ayala won the National Golden Gloves Flyweight Championship and then won the 1974 National AAU Bantamweight Championship.
Professional career
Championship bouts
On June 17, 1979 Ayala lost to WBC Featherweight Champion, Danny Lopez by KO in the 15th rd. This bout was Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year for 1979.[3] On April 19, 1985 Ayala faced Juan Meza for the WBC super bantamweight title losing by TKO in round 6. In his final title attempt Ayala challenged WBA jr featherweight champion Louie Espinoza losing by KO in the 9th rd.
Personal
Shortly after his father Tony Ayala Sr.'s death, Ayala's teen son was diagnosed with cancer.[4]
Ayala works as an air conditioner and heating repairman in San Antonio[5] and he owns a local company, Mike Ayala Air Conditioning.
See also
References
- http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Mike_Ayala
- http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=boxing&id=2937229
- http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/30611-danny-lil-red-lopez-vs-mike-ayala-one-best-fights-ive-ever-seen.html
- https://www.expressnews.com/sports/other-sports/boxing/article/Boxing-has-been-a-salvation-for-Mike-Ayala-6845654.php
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-three-burials-of-tony-ayala-jr/