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Anthony Mundine

Anthony Mundine is an Australian rugby player turned super middleweight boxer. Anthony Mundine took the boxing world by storm. He is loved and hated by the Australian media and has a very impressive boxing record.

Anthony Mundine Stats:

Name:	Anthony Mundine
Nickname:	Croc
Sport:	Boxing
From:	Sydney, NSW
DOB:	21 May 1975
Height:	5'11"
Weight:	Unknown

Anthony Mundine's Bio:

Anthony Mundine fought his first professional boxing match in 2000, at the age of 25. He went on to claim the WBA Super Middleweight title over Antwun Echols on the September 3, 2003, in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. He successfully defended his title once, but lost it to Manny Siaca in a split decision.

Anthony Mundine failed in his attempt to re-gain the WBA super middleweight title after losing by decision to Mikkel Kessler on August of 2005 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Despite the loss, many people believe that his bout against Kessler was the best he had fought.

Anthony Mundine's list of past fights and opponents has also been a subject of criticism, citing that he and his managers tend to choose sub-par and/or older fighters to take into the ring, who have only very modest fight records and little or no popularity.

Definately Anthony Mundine's biggest Australian rival is the Perth Danny Green. The two boxers finally, after much anticipation, fought on May 17, 2006, at Aussie Stadium, Sydney.

The bout was one of the most anticipated in Australian boxing history, and was thought to even eclipse the attendance record of 37,000 when Jeff Fenech fought Azumah Nelson in their rematch in 1992. Green was the favourite heading into the bout however Mundine won after the full 12 rounds in a unanimous decision by the three judges.

Anthony Mundine's Achievements:

Anthony Mundine has fought in a total of 29 professional fights and only had 3 losses. His most impressive victory was against his arch rival Danny Green in May 2006.

Anthony Mundine Pictures:

Anthony Mundine Punches Antwun Echols

Mikkel Kessler takes a huge punch at Mundine

Denmark's Mikkel Kessler has Anthony Mundine pinned on the ropes

Rashid Matumla fighting Anthony Mundine

Anthony Mundine (left) delivers a blow to Rico Chong Nee

Manny Siaca puts Anthony Mundine on the floor in round 2 and takes the title

Anthony Mundine wins the super middleweight fight over Juarne Dowling