Michael Nunn

Michael Nunn is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2002, amassing a record of 58 wins (38 by knockout) and 4 losses while capturing world titles in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions.

Born Michael John Nunn in Davenport, Iowa, on April 14, 1963, he stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall with a 77-inch reach and fought from a southpaw stance, earning the nickname "Second To" Nunn, a play on "second to none." His professional debut came on December 20, 1984, and he quickly rose through the ranks, remaining undefeated at 27-0 before capturing the NABF middleweight title. In July 1988, Nunn won the IBF middleweight championship by stopping Frank Tate in the ninth round, a title he defended five times, including a first-round knockout of Sumbu Kalambay in March 1989 that was named Ring Magazine's Knockout of the Year. Notable victories during this period included triumphs over Juan Roldan, Iran Barkley, Marlon Starling, and Donald Curry, showcasing his technical prowess and power in the middleweight division. However, his reign ended in May 1991 with an 11th-round technical knockout loss to James Toney, an upset that halted his momentum.