MIKE SAWYER

PRO DEBUT

As an alumnus of George Mason University, Money Mike Sawyer is picked to be one of the crowd favorites as he makes his professional debut on September 17^th at his old stomping grounds, The Patriot Center on the GMU Campus. A charismatic and talented young boxer, Mike promises to deliver both inside and outside of the ring as he draws in Mason students by the droves. As a former Sig Ep Fraternity brother, Mike maintains local celebrity status on GMU Campus and is sure to be the talk of the school as the fall semester begins and as this main event draws near! Money Mike is sponsored by iKY Clothing and has adopted the three letter name for himself to say “I’ll Kill You!” to his opponent. iKY will utilize its marketing power to launch a grassroots campaign at George Mason University to promote Mike’s debut and help pull a greater crowd to this already spectacular event!

Background Info:

Mike, 28, was born in Culpepper, VA, and has split his time living in Fairfax County, San Jose, and Costa Rica for the past 10 years.  He weighs 154 pounds, stands 5ft 9”and competes as junior middleweight. He recently graduated from GMU with a Finance degree minoring in economics and Spanish.  

The son of Thomas and Evelyn Sawyer, Mike comes from a strong Catholic background with three older brothers, two older sisters, and one younger sister. He is a direct descendant of former U.S. Presidents John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

He began boxing under the tutelage of Dennis Porter at age 18. Mike currently trains under Porter and Adrian Davis at Round One Gym in Capitol Heights, MD, as well as at the Alexandria (VA) Boxing Club.  His amateur record is 21-8, including international tournaments in Central America while fighting for the Costa Rican national team.