Michael Nunn

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Michael John Nunn (born April 14, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the IBF middleweight title from 1988 to 1991, and the WBA super middleweight title from 1992 to 1994. During both those reigns, he also held the lineal championship.[1] In 2004, Nunn was sentenced to 24 years in prison for drug trafficking; he was released in February 2019.[2]Nunn was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025.[3]

Amateur career

Nunn won three Iowa Golden Gloves titles and posted an amateur record of 168-8.[4] At the 1984 Olympic trials, U.S. boxing officials asked Nunn, who was boxing as a 156-pounder, to move up to the 165-pound division. They wanted to clear the way for Frank Tate, the eventual Olympic gold medalist, who was being heralded as America's next great middleweight. Tate's last loss was to Nunn.

After agreeing to move up in weight, Nunn boxed Virgil Hill at the Olympic trials in Fort Worth, Texas. Hill defeated Nunn by a 4-1 decision. Nunn and Hill boxed again at the Olympic box-offs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nunn won the first box-off by a 5-0 decision. In the second box-off, Hill dropped Nunn and won by a 5-0 decision to make the Olympic team as the U.S. representative in the 165-pound division.[5]

Professional career

Middleweight

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Nunn turned professional in 1984. After winning his first thirty fights, he fought IBF middleweight title-holder Frank Tate, who was 23-0. The fight took place on July 28, 1988 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Nunn won the title by a ninth-round knockout.

In his first title defense, he knocked out Juan Roldan in the eighth round. His second defense was a stunning first-round knockout of Sumbu Kalambay to capture the vacant lineal middleweight championship.[6] Nunn's next two title defenses were twelve-round majority decision wins over Iran Barkley and Marlon Starling. For his fifth defense, Nunn went to France and knocked out Donald Curry in ten rounds. On May 10, 1991, in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa, Nunn lost his title in a big upset to James Toney. Nunn, well ahead on points after ten rounds, was knocked out after being dropped by a left hook in the eleventh round.[7]

Super middleweight

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". After the loss, Nunn moved up a weight division to super middleweight and won the NABF title with a tenth-round stoppage against Randall Yonker. On September 12, 1992, Nunn won the WBA and lineal super middleweight titles with a controversial twelve-round split decision over Victor Cordoba.[8] The WBA ordered a rematch, which took place on January 30, 1993. Nunn fought much better in the rematch, winning by a one-sided twelve-round unanimous decision.[9]

In his fifth title defense, Nunn lost the title to Steve Little by a twelve-round split decision on February 26, 1994, in another huge upset.[10] On December 17, 1994, Nunn traveled to Ecuador to fight Frankie Liles in an attempt to regain the lineal and WBA super middleweight titles. In a very close fight, Liles, who had defeated Little in his previous fight to win the title, defeated Nunn by a twelve-round unanimous decision.

Light heavyweight

After nine consecutive wins, Nunn got another title shot. On March 21, 1998, he fought Graciano Rocchigiani for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title in Germany. Nunn lost by a twelve-round split decision, with the judges favouring Rocchigiani's fewer, more solid punches over Nunn's much higher volume of lighter shots.

On January 23, 2002, Nunn defeated Vinson Durhan by a ten-round unanimous decision at Caesars Indiana in Bridgeport, Indiana. It would be his last fight. He finished with a record of 58-4 with 37 knockouts.

Arrest and sentencing

On August 6, 2002, at a hotel in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa, Nunn was arrested after paying an undercover agent $200 for one kilogram of cocaine, which had a street value of $24,000. In May 2003, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The following January, Nunn was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge William Gritzer, who agreed to a higher sentencing guideline after considering Nunn's long history of drug trafficking and the likelihood that he used a firearm during drug deals.

During the three-day sentencing hearing, prosecutors called witnesses who testified about Nunn's drug activity dating back to 1993. Nunn, who accepted responsibility for buying drugs in August 2002, denied his involvement in drug trafficking. He pointed out that several of the witnesses were in prison and could have their sentences reduced for providing testimony.

Nunn, who was defiant throughout the hearing, accused government lawyers of lying and scheming against him. "You guys haven't shown me nothing," Nunn said in his statement to the judge. "Where are your facts, Mr. Prosecutor?"[11]

Nunn was released from federal prison on August 8, 2019.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
62 Win 58–4 Vinson Durham UD 10 Jan 23, 2002 Caesars Indiana, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 57–4 Matthew Charleston TKO 5 Dec 8, 2001 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 56–4 Kenny Craven TKO 6 (10), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 26, 2001 Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 55–4 Carlos Bates KO 1 (10), 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 29, 2001 Caesars, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 54–4 William Guthrie TKO 7 (10), 0:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 9, 1999 Municipal Auditorium, Minot, North Dakota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 53–4 Glenn Thomas UD 10 Sep 4, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 52–4 Graciano Rocchigiani SD 12 Mar 21, 1998 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 52–3 Lonnie Horn KO 1 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 5, 1997 The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 51–3 Booker T Word TKO 7 (10), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 10, 1997 The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 50–3 Rudy Nix TKO 2 (12), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 17, 1997 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 49–3 Everardo Armenta Jr. TKO 8 (10), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1996 Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 48–3 John Scully UD 12 Dec 8, 1995 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO–NABO super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 47–3 Charles Oliver UD 10 Oct 13, 1995 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 46–3 Cecil McKenzie TKO 4 (10), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 15, 1995 Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 45–3 Terry Bee TKO 3 (10), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 14, 1995 Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 44–3 Earl Butler UD 10 Jun 13, 1995 The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 43–3 Frankie Liles UD 12 Dec 17, 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, EcuadorScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 43–2 Salvador Maciel KO 1 (10), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 12, 1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 42–2 Steve Little SD 12 Feb 26, 1994 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 42–1 Merqui Sosa UD 12 Dec 18, 1993 Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 41–1 Crawford Ashley TKO 6 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 23, 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 40–1 Danny Morgan KO 1 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 20, 1993 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 39–1 Víctor Córdoba UD 12 Jan 30, 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 38–1 Víctor Córdoba SD 12 Sep 12, 1992 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Randall Yonker TKO 10 (12), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 29, 1991 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 36–1 James Toney TKO 11 (12), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 10, 1991 John O'Donnell Stadium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Donald Curry KO 10 (12), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 18, 1990 Palais Omnisports, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Marlon Starling MD 12 Apr 14, 1990 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Iran Barkley MD 12 Aug 14, 1989 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF and The Ring middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Sumbu Kalambay KO 1 (12), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 25, 1989 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF middleweight title
Won The Ring middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Juan Roldán KO 8 (12), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 4, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Frank Tate TKO 9 (15), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 28, 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Ron Daniels KO 2 (10), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 31, 1988 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Curtis Parker KO 2 (12), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 19, 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Kevin Watts UD 12 Jan 2, 1988 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Darnell Knox RTD 4 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Dale Jackson UD 10 Sep 11, 1987 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Franklin Owens TKO 9 (10), 0:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 11, 1987 Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Jose Duarte TKO 2 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 2, 1987 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Cecil Pettigrew TKO 5 (10), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 24, 1987 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Charles Campbell TKO 9 (10), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 4, 1987 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Willie Harris TKO 6 (10) Feb 6, 1987 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Alex Ramos UD 12 Nov 21, 1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant California State middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Orlando Paulding KO 1 (10), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 28, 1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Mike Tinley UD 10 Sep 19, 1986 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Charles Boston UD 10 Jul 25, 1986 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Randy Smith UD 10 Jun 25, 1986 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Felipe Vaca TKO 3 (10), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Carl Jones UD 10 Mar 9, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Charles Carter TKO 3 (10) Feb 10, 1986 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Alvaro Granillo TKO 2 (10), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 28, 1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Billy Robertson UD 10 Dec 10, 1985 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jorge Amparo UD 8 Nov 13, 1985 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Charles Campbell UD 8 Sep 25, 1985 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Marcos Geraldo TKO 5 (8), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 27, 1985 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 James Waire TKO 3 (8), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 29, 1985 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Larry Davis TKO 2 (6), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 27, 1985 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 J W Johnson KO 1 (8), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 21, 1985 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Sergio Campos KO 1 (6), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 13, 1985 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Robert Jackson KO 1 (8), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 26, 1985 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ismael Templos KO 4 (6) Feb 8, 1985 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 John Borman TKO 1 (4), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 20, 1984 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Personal

Nunn's brother in law is Roger Craig, a professional American football player who married Nunn's sister.[12]

See also

References

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  9. ↑ Lakeland (FL) Ledger February 2, 1993
  10. ↑ Reading (PA) Eagle March 3, 1994
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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Fred Hutchings 		California middleweight champion
November 21, 1986 – September 1987
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Title next held by
Tim Williams

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Vacant
Title last held by
Thomas Hearns 		NABF middleweight champion
October 29, 1987 – July 28, 1988
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Ron Essett
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NABF super middleweight champion
November 29, 1991 – September 1992
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Title next held by
Frankie Liles
New title WBO–NABO
super middleweight champion
December 8, 1995 – January 1997
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Title next held by
Tarick Salmaci

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Vacant
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Montell Griffin 		NABF light heavyweight champion
January 17, 1997 – May 1997
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Merqui Sosa

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF middleweight champion
July 28, 1988 – May 10, 1991 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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March 25, 1989 – December 31, 1989
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Bernard Hopkins
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September 12, 1992 – February 26, 1994 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Awards

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The Ring Progress of the Year
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KO1 Sumbu Kalambay
1989 Template:S-ttl/check

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