Mike Balogun


Mike Balogun is an American professional boxer, and a former professional football linebacker. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
He has also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Virginia Destroyers. His name "Balogun" means "Warlord" in Yoruba.

College career

Balogun began at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a standout inside linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2008. He was declared ineligible to play the 2009 season because he allegedly played for the Maryland Marauders of the North American Football League, a minor league team in Maryland after turning 21 years old.

Professional Football career

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.

Washington Redskins

Balogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Balogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

Balogun was signed by the Buffalo Bills on November 10, 2010. He played in his first career game in week 13. He was released on February 11, 2011.

Dallas Cowboys

Balogun was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.

Professional Boxing career

Balogun is also a heavyweight boxer. He knocked out Trey Lippe Morrison in one round. Balogun has won 21 fights and lost two against Murat Gassiev and Moses Itauma who knocked him out in round two of their fight at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on 24 May 2025.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Loss21–2Moses ItaumaTKO2, 0:4624 May 2025OVO Hydro, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBA International and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles
22Win21–1Lamont CapersUD8Mar 16, 2024
21Loss20–1Murat GassievKO2, Mar 3, 2023
20Win20–0Marcus OliveiraTKO2, 0:56Oct 6, 2022Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
19Win19–0Sergio Ramirez MarinKO2, 1:47Apr 15, 2022Garden Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18Win18–0Trey Lippe MorrisonTKO1, 2:41Dec 2, 2021Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0Keith BarrTKO2, 2:45Apr 10, 2021The Rustica, Vero Beach, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0Adnan Buharalija2, 3:00Feb 8, 2020Tysons Playground, Vienna, Virginia, U.S.
15Win15–0Mike BissettTKO1, 1:50Oct 24, 2019Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
14Win14–0Ed FountainUD8Aug 1, 2019Monroeville Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win13–0Marquis ValentineTKO6, 2:29Apr 20, 2019Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
12Win12–0Danny CalhounKO1 Feb 16, 2019Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S.
11Win11–0Terrance MarbraUD6May 26, 2017Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
10Win10–0Grover YoungUD6Apr 29, 2017ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0Branden Lee HinkleTKO1, 1:26Oct 20, 2016Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Win8–0Demonte CherryTKO1, 1:43Sep 30, 2016Sphinx Club, Washington, D.C., U.S.
7Win7–0Luther SmithTKO2, 1:52Aug 19, 2016Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
6Win6–0Devon MosleyTKO1, 1:08May 13, 2016D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5Win5–0Lonnie Kornegay4Jul 24, 2015Horseshoe Casino, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0Charlemagne JonesKO1, 2:00Mar 28, 2015ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
3Win3–0Cody Troutman1, 0:11Dec 6, 2014ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
2Win2–0Percy WomackTKO1, 1:20Nov 15, 2014Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
1Win1–0Maurice Womack2 Oct 23, 2014Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.