Michael Gibbons (boxer)

Michael "The Godfather" Gibbons (born September 23, 1978 in Midfield, Alabama) is a lightweight prizefighter known for his uncanny ability to make people miss him with punches.

Gibbons was turned onto the sport at the age of 16 when he saw Pernell Whitaker fight Buddy McGirt on HBO on October 1, 1994.

He graduated from Midfield High School in 1996 and trained locally until his coaches' houses were destroyed by the 1998 F-5 Oak Grove tornado.

Gibbons landed a slot against Kevin Huddleston in an undercard fight in Tunica, Mississippi on April 28, 2007.

Gibbons ended up making his debut on September 14 against Corey Frizzell at the National Guard Armory in Columbia, Tennessee.

After 3 wins and no losses, Gibbons became the Southern Championship Boxing Council Junior Welterweight Champion.

Gibbons next bout took place June 28 in Bay St. Louis, MS. as part of Tony Dane's World Wide Boxing card.

Gibbons used a strong jab and effective combinations along with slick head movement to dominate his undermanned opponent.

August 7, 2009 Gibbons stepped in the ring in Columbia, Tennessee and dominated his opponent with very slick head movement and precise counter punching.

Gibbons followed up with a hard right hook to the head and Referee Anthony Bryant waived the bout off as Delorier slumped over.