Mike Ayala

Mike Ayala
Statistics
Real name Mike Ayala
Nickname(s) Cyclone
Rated at Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1958-01-19) 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

Mike Ayala (born January 19, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas) is a retired Mexican American professional boxer in the Featherweight division. Ayala is the former NABF Super Bantamweight and NABF Featherweight Champion.[1]

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

WBC Featherweight Championship

On June 17, 1979 Ayala lost to WBC Featherweight Champion, Danny Lopez. This bout was Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year for 1979.[3]

See also

References

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