"Marvelous" Shay Mobley
Record: 17-10-1, 7 KOs
Weight Class: Super Middleweight
Born: Chicago, Illinois
Resides: Markham, Illinois
Date of Birth: February 9th, 1977
Height: 5’9”
Stance: Orthodox
Trainer: Henry Sims
Manager: Octavius James

“Marvelous” Shay Mobley is an absolutely electric talent to watch and has the skills to match his silky smooth presentation. The Chicago native has become one of the toughest fighters in the super middleweight division, as he has collected seven career knockouts in his 131 rounds of boxing.

“Shay is a fighter that his alias just right on the nose, because he is absolutely Marvelous to watch in the ring,” said Mobley’s manager and C.E.O. of O.I.A.M. Octavius James. “He is incredibly talented and one of the building blocks of One In A Million.”

Since starting his career with a four-round unanimous decision victory over Dione Craig on June 7th, 2002, Mobley has shown flashes of power to go with his lighting quick hands in his 28 professional bouts.

On January 14th, 2005, Mobley highlighted an action-packed card at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago against his personal friend Miguel “Macho” Hernandez on nationally televised Telefutura’s Solo Boxeo De Miller.

Mobley made good on his amazing opportunity as he earned an eight-round unanimous decision over Hernandez. Hernandez was on a eight-fight win streak entering this bout, but Mobley cooled the talented Chicagoan.

Mobley has been in the ring with and held his own against the likes and of Roman Shkarupa, David Estrada, Matt O’Brien and Donovan George. Mobley’s fight with George may have brought the most controversy to Mobley.

The pair shot many sharp words at each other leading up to their August 4th, 2007. George was even quoted as referring to Mobley “As a dead man walking!” George would get the best of Mobley, but Mobley would bounce back with a four-round unanimous decision over Jerome Elder.

Mobley’s last fight on November 14, 2008 was a hard fought eight-round unanimous decision loss to Mike Nevitt at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois.

 

Career in review
June 7th, 2002--  Mobley made his professional debut at the Ramada Inn in Rosemont, Illinois against Dione Craig with a four-round unanimous decision victory.

August 16th, 2002--  At the Ramada Inn in Rosemont, Illinois, Mobley lost by 4th round TKO (2:59) to Israel Echevarria.

March 15th, 2003--  At the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, Mobley battled to a four-round draw against Saak Saakyan.

May 10th, 2003--  At the VFW Hall in Lake Station, Indiana, Mobley knocked out Donald Tucker in the 2nd round (2:59).

June 13th, 2003--  Mobley knocked out Juarez Williams in the 1st round (0:38) at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

October 17th, 2003--  With one of the best performances of Mobley's career, he faced then undefeated IN B.A. Super Middleweight Champion Chris "Lights Out" Lytle for the State Title. In this instant classic of a battle Mobley and Lytle showed they were both warriors in the ring standing toe to toe for eight non stop action packed rounds. It wasn't until the seventh round when Mobley showed true dominance as he dropped Chris Lytle for the first time in Lytle's career. Mobley won an eight-round unanimous decision over Chris Lytle at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana with the scorecards reading 78-74, 79-72 and 77-75. This would be the first and only loss in the boxing ring for Lytle and would be a bout that One In A Million Boxing fans still talk about to this day.

December 5th, 2003--  For the Indiana Boxing Association Super Middleweight title, Mobley lost by 2nd round TKO (1:04) to Anthony Dennis at the Omega Sports Center in Hobart, Indiana.

February 13th, 2004--  At the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, Mobley won a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Rainey with all three scorecards reading 40-34.

April 9th, 2004--  Mobley won a six-round unanimous decision over Donovan Smith at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana.

June 18th, 2004--  At the DePaul Athletic Center in Chicago, Illinois, Mobley lost by 6th round TKO (2:04) to David Estrada.

August 27th, 2004--  Mobley dropped his second fight in a row, as he lost a six-round unanimous decision to Jesus Gonzalez at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona with the scorecards reading 56-58, 56-58 and 55-59.

November 19th, 2004--  Mobley got back onto his winning ways by earning a four-round decision over John Vaughan at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana with the scorecards reading 40-36, 39-38 and 39-38.

January 14th, 2005--  At the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, Mobley won an eight-round unanimous decision over Miguel Hernandez with the scorecards reading 78-74, 79-73 and 78-74.

March 25th, 2005--  At the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, Mobley defeated Mark Hale by 4th round TKO (1:46).

May 31st, 2005--  Mobley defeated Aundalen Sloan at the Ho Chunk Sports Center in Lynwood, llinois by four-round unanimous decision.

July 8th, 2005--  Mobley knocked out Verdell Smith in the 2nd round (1:25) at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana.

November 18th, 2005--  At the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, Mobley won by 4th round TKO over Avien Cooper.

December 10th, 2005--  At the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana, Mobley lost a six-round unanimous decision to Dante Craig with the scorecards reading 56-57, 56-57 and 56-58.

January 27th, 2006--  Mobley lost by 8th round TKO (0:48) to David Lopez at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona.

April 14th, 2006--  Mobley would win a six-round unanimous decision over Mack Willis at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana with the scorecards reading 60-54, 59-55 and 59-55.

April 22nd, 2006--  Mobley jumped right back into the ring less than two weeks after his last fight and defeated Bruce Rumbolz with a 5th round TKO in Sterling, Illinois.

June 23rd, 2006--  For the Polish International Super Middleweight title, Mobley lost by 1st round TKO (2:22) to Roman Shkarupa at the Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois.

September 23rd, 2006--  At the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana, Mobley defeated Moises Martinez  by 3rd round knockout (2:16).

November 18th, 2006--  For the Global Boxing Union Middleweight title, Mobley lost an eight-round unanimous decision to Matt O’Brien at the Northern Lights Casino in Anacortes, Washington with all three scorecards reading 72-78.

February 9th, 2007--  In a rematch at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, Mobley beat Bruce Rumbolz by a six-round unanimous decision with the scorecards reading 60-54, 60-54 and 59-55.

August 4th, 2007--  At the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, Mobley lost to Donovan George by 3rd round TKO (2:33).

November 16th, 2007--  Mobley won a four-round unanimous decision over Jerome Elder at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana with the scorecards reading 40-36, 40-36 and 39-37.

November 14th, 2008--  Nearly a year to the day of his last fight, Mobley dropped an eight-round decision to Mike Nevitt at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois with the scorecards reading 70-80, 71-79 and 72-78.

 

Background
Shay Mobley was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois on February 9th, 1977. Mobley currently resides in a small city of just 12,620 people Markham, Illinois.

The “Marvelous” one has a huge following in his hometown of Chicago thanks to his solid amateur background including his many successful runs in the Chicago Golden Gloves. Mobley competed in the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Chicago Golden Gloves, but just fell short in the finals during his last two attempts.

“Like every boxer, Golden Gloves played a huge role in who I have become today,” said Mobley of his amateur experience. “It’s just a special time for any fighter, cause you’re out there fighting for pride and a title and money is never in the equation.”

Like many youth growing up on the south side of Chicago, Mobley used boxing as a way to keep him on a good successful path. “There are plenty of temptations out there and not the good kind,” said Mobley of his neighborhood growing up.

“There are good people where I’m from, but I needed a little extra to keep me from straying off the path,” Mobley added. “Boxing was great outlet for me.”

“Shay is a huge part of One In A Million,” said Octavius James. “He is a true warrior and to come from the south side of Chicago, you have to be tough.”