Michael Olajide ... at The Sweet Science

At 18 years of age, Michael “Silk” Olajide Jr., began his career as a prizefighter. Since retiring in 1991, he has appeared, starred and choreographed in major film and theater projects, working with some of today’s top directors, actors and producers. He has also appeared written for many boxing periodicals. In May of 2005 Michael, along with co-owner Leila Fazel (Former dancer with the Dance Theater of Harlem) opened their first boxing/fitness center, AEROSPACE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTER.

Sports and Entertainment 2006-MIAMI VICE-Directed by Michael Mann, Starring Colin Farrel, Jamie Foxx 2006-THE BLACK DAHLIA starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johanssen, Hillary Swank 2005-AEROSPACE HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTER 2000-ALI- Directed by Michael Mann, Starring Will Smith 1995- BOXER INDEPTH ANALYSIS SYSTEM- International Boxing Digest

Boxing Career 1990-Fought Thomas “Hitman” Hearns for the World Super Middleweight Title 1987-#1 World Middleweight Contender 1987-WBC Intercontinental Middleweight Champion 1985-World Athletic Association Middleweight Champion 1984-Canadian Middleweight Champion 1984-Pacific Northwest Middleweight Champion Michael’s record was 28 wins and 4 losses with 20 wins by knockout.

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Features by Michael Olajide

	[Feb 22, 2007] A Plan of Attack: De la Hoya vs. Mayweather Oscar has a hair-trigger release of his fists, although sometimes he tends not to put his body behind his combinations.

	[Jan 2, 2007] "Lights Out"; A "Nightmare"! The title sounds like a good kids' suspense novel, but the only one getting suspended was me.

	[Nov 6, 2006] Mayweather vs. Baldomir Post-Fight Analysis I can't believe that Emanuel Steward says that he feels this fight against Baldomir is the first "real fight" Mayweather has had.

	[Sep 21, 2006] Who's The Greatest Since the beginning of time there have always been discussions and arguments as to who was the greatest fighter to ever lace up a pair of US Grade...

	[Sep 6, 2006] Hyde/No Jekyll De La Hoya is the harder puncher but this fight isn't about how hard you hit, it's always about how much you can take. For Mayweather, defense may...

	[Aug 22, 2006] The Times They Are A-Changin' The biggest quake (or should I say wake) in boxing? Four heavyweight champions from the former USSR...

	[Jun 29, 2006] Bad Blood, Continued... "Big Apple/Bad Blood"... had been simmering for some time now and not necessarily from what either fighter said... initially. Words were passed between...

	[Jun 20, 2006] Winky vs. Taylor Does this fight make me feel more enthused about Jermain's ability if he wins? Most likely not. Should Winky win, it seems like he would be...

	[Jun 14, 2006] Hopkins-Tarver Post-Fight Analysis The fighters stepped into the ring and they both looked in great shape and serious... still not used to seeing Hopkins without the X-mask.

	[Jun 8, 2006] ...Bad Blood Usually press conferences come complete with sit down eats, a high gloss folder containing info on the fighters, complete with 8x10 pictures,...

	[May 18, 2006] De La Hoya-Mayorga from both sides of one man, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Mayorga attempted to defend himself yet Oscar was nothing short of scintillating fistic perfection.

	[Apr 28, 2006] The Fight Manager Boxing has been apart of my existence forever. .I am now 15 years retired and boxing remains an integral part of my life... even in ways I would...

[Apr 24, 2006]
Byrd-Klitschko Post-Fight Analysis
Rematches like this are always cool because you feel like you can truly measure where the fighters were and where they are going. More ...

[Apr 10, 2006]
Mayweather vs. Judah Post-Fight Analysis
In the ring Mayweather looks confident and happy to be there... Zab looks serious... bows to all four sides like we did in the amateurs. More ...

[Apr 7, 2006]
Boxer In-depth Analysis System (BIAS)
If there ever was a fight where you want to hear the babble and psychological warfare, Mayweather-Judah is the one. More ...

[Apr 4, 2006]
Brewster vs. Liakovich Post-Fight Analysis
Liakhovich's walk to the ring appears indifferent... when he enters the ring, he appears... indifferent. More ...

[Mar 31, 2006]
Meet Lamon Brewster
I speak with Lamon Brewster and his easy demeanor and stay-the-course personality will cause you to pause and reconsider yourself and your motivations. More ...

[Mar 27, 2006]
Return of the Boxer In-depth Analysis System (BIAS)
Taylor has to know that people are looking for a "Sugar Ray-type" performance from him. Winky is always more than willing to rumble. More ...

[Mar 22, 2006]
Post-Fight Analysis: Rahman-Toney
My view of the competitors is this James Toney knows how to fight. Rahman is a hardworking fighter. Very much a blue-collar type worker. More ...

[Mar 8, 2006]
On The Other Hand...
Throughout my tenure at TSS, I am going to try to answer as many questions as I can, as the mail I receive is pretty insightful and it all warrants an answer. More ...

[Feb 28, 2006]
Post Fight Analysis of Mosley-Vargas
Going into Mosley vs. Vargas, it seemed the theme of the fight was that the best of both fighters was long gone. More ...

[Feb 23, 2006]
Elevating the Game
Fighters have to respect themselves enough to ALWAYS enter the ring in the best physical condition possible. Not only for the fan, but for their own self-preservation. More ...