He had limited success as a pro, losing in both of his defining pro bouts; in 1997 against Mihai Leu for the WBO Welterweight title and in 2000 against Adrian Stone for the IBO Light Middleweight title.
Mihai Eminescu | Moldovan leu | Mihai Leu | Romanian leu | Mihai Stoica | Alex Mihai Stoenescu | Mihai Ioan Botez | Mihai Ghimpu | Mihai Cimpoi | Leu | Chamkar Leu District |
Some of the notable athletes originating from Hunedoara include Mihai Leu, former WBO boxing world champion and national rally champion, Michael Klein (footballer), as well as Maria Cioncan, Olympic bronze-medal winner and Bogdan Lobonț, prominent football goalkeeper.