Mike Mathetha

Mike Mathetha- Biography

Mike Mathetha is an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Kickboxing competitor from New Zealand. Over 100 Kickboxing matches have been won by the 33-year-old. He also won the King of the Ring Kickboxing Tournament in New Zealand.

What is the Net Worth of Mike Mathetha? Salary, Earnings

Mike, popularly known as Black Diamond, earns a fortune through his bouts. Every time he wins an MMA fight, he receives a $5000 bonus. In just a few years, our Mike has won three wars and raised a total of $150000 in prize money. Aside from that, he earns money through advertising sports products and competing in local fight events. To date, assessing Mike’s net worth across his career results in a number of $1 million USD.

Mike Mathetha- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education

Mike Mathetha was born in Zimbabwe on July 10, 1988, and spent his first 12 years of life there. He is of Zimbabwean ancestry. However, due to the political unrest in Zimbabwe, he migrated to New Zealand after 12 years. His grandparents raised him in Harare, whereas his parents previously lived in Hwange. When the situation in Zimbabwe worsened and riots erupted, Mike’s family evacuated to New Zealand. It was his father’s decision, and he and his family relocated to New Zealand in quest of a better life. Mike was ecstatic about the thought of relocating to New Zealand at the time. Mike’s parents had left their granddad behind in Zimbabwe.

Mike afterwards lived in Blenheim, Germany, and Auckland, New Zealand. He previously stated in an interview that he was frequently tormented at each of his schools. While in college, he began watching Jackie Chan films. He imagined that when he moved to Auckland, he would not be bothered by the schoolchildren. However, this was not the case, and he bullied another student in high school. Finally, he chose to study kickboxing and was able to practice with Coach Eugene Bareman at City Kickboxing Gym. All of this contributed to him never being bullied again and becoming the only unbeaten boxer in history.

Quick Facts

Mike Mathetha- Relationship, Girlfriend

Mike is entirely focused on his MMA career and does not want to be distracted by any woman in his life. He has never had a romantic relationship with a lady. Mathetha is only 33 years old and has a bright future ahead of him. He is now a single man living happily with his friends and family.

Mike Mathetha- Professional Career

After receiving Kick Boxing coaching from City Kickboxing’s head trainer, Mr. Eugene Bareman, Mike Mathetha’s career began with regular state and national level contests. He soon met his partner, Israel Adesanya, and the two began competing in Kickboxing contests together. He and Israel met at Eden Terrace Gym. Mike and Israel traveled to China for Kickboxing battles, and when they returned, he found himself with few options for local combat. As a result, he decides to try merging martial arts battles. He trained himself in preparation for MMA fights. In his first MMA fight, he defeated Jo Vain Duin in 2017. Then, in 2018, he fights Hyun Min Hwang again and wins in the first round. Mike defeated Dimps Tahau Tiopira Gillies in the third round of their most recent fight on February 22, 2020.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color

Mike Mathetha stands 5’11” tall. He weighs about 77.11 pounds. He has beautiful warm black eyes and black hair. There is no information about his chest-waist-hip measures, dress size, shoe size, biceps, or other body measurements.

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