Anthony Steven Mundine

Biography

Anthony Steven Mundine

Anthony Steven Mundine (born 21 May 1975) is an Australian former professional boxer and rugby league footballer, renowned for his exceptional athleticism, confidence, and influence across two major sports. He is one of the few athletes in history to have excelled at the elite level in both rugby league and boxing.

🏉 Rugby League Career

Before turning to boxing, Mundine was a rugby league star in the 1990s.
He played as a five-eighth for the St. George Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, and St. George Illawarra Dragons,
becoming one of the highest-paid players in the NRL. Known for his explosive playmaking, speed, and creativity,
he helped lead the Dragons to multiple grand final appearances.

Debut: 1993 with St. George Dragons
Grand Final Appearances: 1996 and 1999
Clubs: St. George Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra Dragons
Total Games: 134 first-grade appearances

In 2000, at the peak of his league career, Mundine shocked the sporting world by leaving rugby league
to pursue a career in professional boxing.

🥊 Boxing Career

Mundine made his professional boxing debut in 2000. Despite having no amateur background,
he rose quickly through the ranks, becoming one of Australia’s most successful and marketable boxers.

He held multiple world titles across three weight divisions:

🏆 WBA Super-Middleweight Title (twice) – 2003–2008
🏆 IBO Middleweight Title – 2009–2010
🏆 WBA Interim Super-Welterweight Title – 2011–2012

Throughout his 21-year boxing career, Mundine fought many world-class opponents including Mikkel Kessler,
Danny Green, Shane Mosley, and Joshua Clottey. His rivalry with Danny Green became one of the most talked-about
in Australian boxing history.

Mundine’s boxing style combined speed, athleticism, and tactical sharpness, earning him respect even among critics
who were initially skeptical of his transition from rugby league.

Professional record: 48 wins (28 by knockout), 11 losses
Years active: 2000–2021
Final fight: November 2021

🌟 Career Highlights

First Australian athlete to be ranked No. 1 in the world in two sports — Rugby League and Boxing.
Defeated 16 world champions across his boxing career.
Named among Australia’s most influential Indigenous athletes.
Successfully defended his world titles multiple times.
One of Australia’s top pay-per-view boxing draws for two decades.