Bob "The Big Bear" Mirovic (born 25 February 1966) is an Australian boxer of Croatian descent. Standing at 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) and with a reach of 203 cm (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
Born
Bob Mirovic

(1966-02-25) 25 February 1966 (age 58)
Croatia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesThe Big Bear
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Reach203 cm (80 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins31
Wins by KO21
Losses23
Draws1

He currently resides in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales.

Professional boxing record

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31 Wins (21 knockouts, 10 decisions), 23 Losses (10 knockouts, 13 decisions), 1 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 31-23-1   Alipate Liava'a UD 6 4 February 2011  , Punchbowl, Australia
Win 30-23-1   Bob Gasio TKO 2 19 November 2010   Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, Australia 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, Australia Mirovic knocked out at 2:57 of the first round.
Loss 29-22-1   John Hopoate UD 10 23 July 2009   AIS Arena, Bruce, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 29-21-1   John Hopoate TKO 9 10 September 2008   Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the ninth round.
Win 29-20-1   Colin Wilson KO 8 2 November 2007   Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia 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, Australia World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) World Heavyweight Title.
Loss 28-19-1   Shane Cameron KO 8 7 March 2007   Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia 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, Germany WBC International Heavyweight Title.
Win 28-17-1   Fatu Tuimanono KO 1 20 September 2006   Challenge Stadium, Perth, 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, Australia 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, Japan OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 26-16-1   Richard Tutaki KO 2 9 December 2005   Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown, Australia 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, Australia WBFo World/PABA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss 25-15-1   Timo Hoffmann UD 12 12 March 2005   Zwickau, Germany IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 25-14-1   Colin Wilson UD 10 17 December 2004   Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore, Australia
Win 24-14-1   Hiriwa Te Rangi KO 4 4 December 2004   SKYCITY, Auckland, New Zealand Te Rangi knocked out at 1:27 of the fourth round.
Loss 23-14-1   Matt Skelton RTD 4 5 June 2004   York Hall, London, England 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, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Win 22-13-1   Paul Robinson TKO 4 16 April 2004   Dandenong Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Australia
Win 21-13-1   Silovate Rasaku Junior KO 3 21 March 2004   Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
Loss 20-13-1   Nikolay Valuev UD 8 16 August 2003   Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany
Win 20-12-1   Danny Buzza KO 4 11 July 2003   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia
Win 19-12-1   Mitch O'Hello KO 3 27 June 2003   Metro City Nightclub, Northbridge, Australia WBFo International Heavyweight Title.
Loss 18-12-1   Danny Williams TKO 4 26 April 2003   , London, 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, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 17-11-1   Phil Gregory TKO 3 7 February 2003   Fankhauser Reserve, Southport, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 16-11-1   Auckland Auimatagi TKO 3 15 November 2002   s, Newcastle, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 15-11-1   Roger Izonritei KO 5 18 September 2002   Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 14-11-1   Colin Wilson SD 12 10 May 2002   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 13-11-1   Okello Peter KO 5 1 December 2001   City Gymnasium, Tōkai, Japan 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, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 12-10-1   Peau Lemauga KO 3 29 September 2000   Noumea Basketball Stadium, Noumea, New Caledonia
Win 11-10-1   Clay Auimatagi PTS 4 25 August 2000   Bankstown PCYC, Sydney, Australia
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, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 10-8-1   John Wyborn PTS 10 30 April 1999   Wyong Stadium, Wyong, Australia
Win 9-8-1   Danny Buzza MD 12 15 March 1999   Star City Casino, Sydney, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Win 8-8-1   Colin Wilson PTS 12 5 September 1998   , Nerang, Australia Australia Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-8-1   Joe Bugner SD 12 20 April 1998   s, Carrara, Australia Australia/PABA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss 7-7-1   Justin Fortune TKO 6 6 December 1997   Stockland Stadium, Townsville, Australia PABA Heavyweight Title.
Loss 7-6-1   James Grima PTS 12 20 April 1997   Billboard Nite Club, Melbourne, Australia OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 7-5-1   James Ali KO 4 26 January 1997   Broadmeadows, Australia
Loss 6-5-1   James Grima MD 12 30 October 1995   Carrington Street Oval, Gosford, Australia OPBF Heavyweight Title.
Win 6-4-1   Colin Wilson TKO 8 19 May 1995   Henson Park, Sydney, Australia 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, Australia
Win 5-3-1   Matthew K. Reid PTS 10 20 January 1995   Doyalson Stadium, Doyalson, Australia Australia-New South Wales Heavyweight Title.
Win 4-3-1   Matthew K. Reid TKO 4 29 October 1994   St Marys Band Club, Sydney, Australia
Loss 3-3-1   James Grima TKO 2 1 May 1993   Henson Park, Sydney, Australia
Draw 3-2-1   Steve Unterholzer PTS 8 26 December 1992   Ettalong, Australia
Win 3-2   Niko Degai SD 6 28 March 1990   Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Win 2-2   Mark Moran SD 4 29 July 1988   Groundz Precinct, Dapto, Australia
Loss 1-2   Arzan Basic PTS 4 16 October 1987   Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
Loss 1-1   Arzan Basic PTS 6 7 August 1987   Blacktown Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Win 1-0   Sam Kurukitoga TKO 3 15 May 1987   Cronulla Workingmen's Club, Sydney, Australia
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