Career
Commonly known by his stagename, "Cold Blood", he has also held the NABF and WBC Continental Americas lightweight titles, the Ohio State title at 135 lbs, 140 lbs, and 147 lbs, and been a challenger for the WBO lightweight title. Product of a single-parent home, he grew up in Columbus, Ohio. His boxing coach, Matthew Voltolini, adopted him as a son at age 12.
At 19 years old after winning the 1992 National Golden Gloves Featherweight title and losing in the semifinals of the United States. Olympic trials, Michael turned professional, going 24-0 his first 6 years, when his first loss came from Artur Grigorian in a WBO lightweight title match.
He was knocked down by Cornelius Bundrage in the last of 5 rounds to lose by majority decision.
