Bob Mirovic

Bob "The Big Bear" Mirovic (born 25 February 1966 in Dubrovnik, Croatia) is an Australian boxer with Croatian descent. Standing at 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and with a reach of 80 inches, he started boxing at the age of 22 in 1987. He has fought a number of famous fighters, including Nikolai Valuev, Joe Bugner, and Frans Botha. He has also been a sparring partner of Mike Tyson.

Bob Mirovic
Statistics
Real nameBob Mirovic
Nickname(s)The Big Bear
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
NationalityAustralian
Born (1966-02-25) 25 February 1966
Croatia
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins31
Wins by KO21
Losses23
Draws1

He currently resides in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales.

Professional boxing record
31 Wins (21 knockouts, 10 decisions), 23 Losses (10 knockouts, 13 decisions), 1 Draws
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 31-23-1 Alipate Liava'a UD 6 4 February 2011 s, Punchbowl, New South Wales 60–54, 60–54, 59–55
Win 30-23-1 Bob Gasio TKO 2 19 November 2010 Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, New South Wales Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the second round.
Loss 29-23-1 Alex Leapai KO 1 29 April 2010 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland Mirovic knocked out at 2:57 of the first round.
Loss 29-22-1 John "Hoppa" Hopoate UD 10 23 July 2009 AIS Arena, Bruce, Canberra Australia Heavyweight Title. 90–99, 91–99, 94–97
Loss 29-21-1 John "Hoppa" Hopoate TKO 9 10 September 2008 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the ninth round.
Win 29-20-1 Colin "Kid Coalminer" Wilson KO 8 2 November 2007 Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Queensland Australia Heavyweight Title. Wilson knocked out at 2:24 of the eighth round.
Loss 28-20-1 Frans Botha UD 12 6 July 2007 The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, Temba, North West World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) World Heavyweight Title. 108–120, 109–119, 107–120
Loss 28-19-1 Shane Cameron KO 8 7 March 2007 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney WBA Pan African Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:50 of the eighth round.
Loss 28-18-1 Sinan Samil Sam UD 12 10 November 2006 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg WBC International Heavyweight Title. 110–118, 112–117, 107–117
Win 28-17-1 Fatu Tuimanono KO 1 20 September 2006 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Australia Tuimanono knocked out at 2:14 of the first round.
Win 27-17-1 Richard Tutaki TKO 2 21 July 2006 WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, New South Wales WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the second round.
Loss 26-17-1 Okello Peter UD 12 15 April 2006 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo OPBF Heavyweight Title. 108–118, 112–115, 111–117
Win 26-16-1 Richard Tutaki KO 2 9 December 2005 Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown, New South Wales WBFo International Heavyweight Title. Tutaki knocked out at 1:35 of the second round.
Loss 25-16-1 Rob Calloway UD 12 24 June 2005 Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Queensland WBFo World/PABA Heavyweight Titles. 112–116, 112–116, 113–115
Loss 25-15-1 Timo Hoffmann UD 12 12 March 2005 , Zwickau, Saxony IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. 112–115, 112–115, 111–116
Win 25-14-1 Colin "Kid Coalminer" Wilson UD 10 17 December 2004 Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Queensland 98–94, 97–94, 97–85
Win 24-14-1 Hiriwa Te Rangi KO 4 4 December 2004 SKYCITY, Auckland Te Rangi knocked out at 1:27 of the fourth round.
Loss 23-14-1 Matt Skelton RTD 4 5 June 2004 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Mirovic did not come out for the fifth round.
Win 23-13-1 Mosese Kavika TKO 1 7 May 2004 s, Newcastle, New South Wales WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Win 22-13-1 Paul Robinson TKO 4 16 April 2004 Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Victoria
Win 21-13-1 Silovate Rasaku Junior KO 3 21 March 2004 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Australia
Loss 20-13-1 Nikolay Valuev UD 8 16 August 2003 Nuerburgring, Nuerburg, Rhineland-Palatinate
Win 20-12-1 Danny Buzza KO 4 11 July 2003 Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, New South Wales
Win 19-12-1 Mitch O'Hello KO 3 27 June 2003 Metro City Nightclub, Northbridge, Western Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Loss 18-12-1 Danny "Brixton Bomber" Williams TKO 4 26 April 2003 , Brentford, England Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:33 of the fourth round.
Win 18-11-1 Auckland Auimatagi TKO 5 7 March 2003 Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, New South Wales Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 17-11-1 Phil Gregory TKO 3 7 February 2003 Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Queensland Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 16-11-1 Auckland Auimatagi TKO 3 15 November 2002 s, Newcastle, New South Wales Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 15-11-1 Roger Izonritei KO 5 18 September 2002 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 14-11-1 Colin "Kid Coalminer" Wilson SD 12 10 May 2002 Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, New South Wales Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 13-11-1 Okello Peter KO 5 1 December 2001 City Gymnasium, Tokai, Aichi OPBF Heavyweight Title. Mirovic knocked out at 2:03 of the fifth round.
Win 13-10-1 Nathan Briggs KO 6 8 July 2001 Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 12-10-1 Peau Lemauga KO 3 29 September 2000 Noumea Basketball Stadium, Noumea
Win 11-10-1 Clay Auimatagi PTS 4 25 August 2000 Bankstown PCYC, Sydney
Loss 10-10-1 Aisea Nama TKO 4 28 July 1999 Croatian Culture Centre, Henderson, New Zealand
Loss 10-9-1 Kali Meehan KO 4 25 June 1999 Wyong Stadium, Wyong, New South Wales Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 10-8-1 John Wyborn PTS 10 30 April 1999 Wyong Stadium, Wyong, New South Wales
Win 9-8-1 Danny Buzza MD 12 15 March 1999 Star City Casino, Sydney Australia Heavyweight Title. 118–111, 119–110, 114–114
Win 8-8-1 Colin "Kid Coalminer" Wilson PTS 12 5 September 1998 , Nerang, Queensland Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-8-1 Joe Bugner SD 12 20 April 1998 s, Carrara, Queensland Australia/PABA Heavyweight Titles. 114–115, 115–113, 112–116
Loss 7-7-1 Justin Fortune TKO 6 6 December 1997 Stockland Stadium, Townsville, Queensland PABA Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-6-1 James Grima PTS 12 20 April 1997 Billboard Nite Club, Melbourne OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 7-5-1 James Ali KO 4 26 January 1997 Broadmeadows, Victoria
Loss 6-5-1 James Grima MD 12 30 October 1995 Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, New South Wales OPBF Heavyweight Title. 112–115, 110–117, 114–114
Win 6-4-1 Colin "Kid Coalminer" Wilson TKO 8 19 May 1995 Henson Park, Sydney Referee stopped the bout at 2:30 of the eighth round.
Loss 5-4-1 August Tanuvasa SD 8 7 April 1995 Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, New South Wales 76–77, 75–78, 77–76
Win 5-3-1 Matthew K. Reid PTS 10 20 January 1995 Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, New South Wales Australia-New South Wales Heavyweight Title.
Win 4-3-1 Matthew K. Reid TKO 4 29 October 1994 St Marys Band Club, Sydney
Loss 3-3-1 James Grima TKO 2 1 May 1993 Henson Park, Sydney
Draw 3-2-1 Steve Unterholzer PTS 8 26 December 1992 Ettalong, New South Wales
Win 3-2 Niko Degai SD 6 28 March 1990 Parramatta Stadium, Sydney
Win 2-2 Mark Moran SD 4 29 July 1988 Dapto Showground, Dapto, New South Wales
Loss 1-2 Arzan Basic PTS 4 16 October 1987 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Loss 1-1 Arzan Basic PTS 6 7 August 1987 Blacktown Stadium, Sydney
Win 1-0 Sam Kurukitoga TKO 3 15 May 1987 Cronulla Workingmen's Club, Sydney
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