![]() ![]() When Rourke decided to return to boxing as a professional, Torino promoted some of Rourke's fights. As an amateur, Rourke had been friendly with pro-boxer Tommy Torino. At one point, he reportedly scored 12 consecutive first round knockouts. He was disqualified 4 times, and lost 2 decisions. From 1968 to 1972, Mickey Rourke compiled an amateur boxing record of 20-6, with 17 knockouts. He was told by doctors to take a year off and rest, but Rourke decided to retire from the ring. ![]() In 1971, at the Florida Golden Gloves, he received another concussion from a boxing match. Rourke claims to have received a concussion in this sparring match. Rodriguez was the number one rated middleweight boxer in the world, and was training for his match with world champion Nino Benvenuti. In 1969, Rourke, now weighing 140lbs., sparred with former World Welterweight Champion Luis Rodriguez. ![]() He continued his boxing training at the famed 5th Street Gym on Miami Beach, Florida joining the Police Athletic League boxing program. Some of his early matches were fought as Andre Rourke. At the age of 12, Rourke won his first boxing match as a 118-pound bantamweight. It was there he learned boxing skills, and decided on an amateur career. Raised in the tough inner city, Rourke took up self-defense training at the Boys Club of Miami. Rourke's teenage years were more aimed towards sports than acting. Rourke listed in the play's credits, could be that of his sister, Patricia Rourke, who also attended Miami Beach Senior High School. Jensen appearing in at least one stage play. It's reported that he took drama classes with the legendary "Teacher To The Stars," Jay W. Yet another mystery regarding his high school days is his acting career. One thing that is clear: Rourke played second-string first baseman on the school's baseball team under coach Skip Bertman. As a teenager, he attended Miami Beach Senior High School, where it's not clear if he graduated or not. Mickey Rourke was born Phillip Andre Rourke, Jr., in Liberty City, Florida. ![]()
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