Kevin Mitchell (boxer)

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Kevin Mitchell (born 29 October 1984) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2015. He challenged twice for the lightweight world title in 2012 and 2015. At the regional level, he held the Commonwealth super featherweight title from 2006 to 2008 and the British super featherweight title in 2008.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Mitchell won the senior-level ABA featherweight title in 2003, at the age of 18.[1]

Professional career

Mitchell made his professional debut for promoter Frank Warren on 17 July 2003, scoring a first-round knockout of Stevie Quinn. On 10 December 2005, Mitchell stopped Mohammed Medjadji in six rounds to win the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super-featherweight title, his first regional championship.

Commonwealth and British super-featherweight champion

On 28 October 2006, Mitchell defeated George Ashie by a twelve-round unanimous decision to win the vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title.[2] Two defenses of this title came against Harry Ramogoadi on 10 March 2007 (sixth-round TKO)[3] and Carl Johanneson on 8 March 2008 (ninth-round TKO). In the Johanneson fight, Mitchell also won the British super-featherweight title. Johanneson had drawn level on the judges' scorecards by the time of the stoppage.[4]

Moving up to lightweight

In 2009, Mitchell began his campaign at lightweight. He won over Lanquaye Wilson on 22 May (third-round TKO) and Ruddy Encarnacion on 18 July (eighth-round TKO). One of Mitchell's most acclaimed matches to date was his win against Breidis Prescott on 5 December. Prescott was famous for his punching power and knockout of Amir Khan in 2008. At the end of the twelve-round, the judges scored the fight as a wide unanimous decision for Mitchell, handing him his 31st consecutive professional victory and the WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title.[5]

First loss

On the 15 May 2010, Mitchell competed for WBO interim title, held by Michael Katsidis, as well as a chance to fight for a full world title later in the year. The referee stopped the fight two minutes into the third round when Katsidis hit Mitchell with a left hook and several unanswered punches.

Personal life

Mitchell was unable to compete for over a year due to personal issues. Prior to the Katsidis fight, Mitchell disclosed that he had been experiencing family and relationship difficulties, as well as engaging in an unhealthy lifestyle.

Comeback

A fight against fellow lightweight prospect and domestic rival John Murray, then undefeated as a professional, was set for 16 July 2011 as a comeback fight for Mitchell. Mitchell won his second WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title.[6]

World title challenges

Another year of relative inactivity followed until 22 September 2012, when Mitchell faced WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns for his first world title opportunity. In front of his home crowd in Glasgow, Burns scored two knockdowns and defeated Mitchell in four rounds.[7] Following his second professional loss, Mitchell spent ten months away from the sport. From 2013 to 2014, having switched promoters to Matchroom Sport and reunited with former trainer Tony Sims, Mitchell earned four wins in what proved to be a steady return to form.

On 31 May 2014, an unexpected stiff test came in the form of Ghislain Maduma, on the undercard to the rematch between Carl Froch and George Groves at Wembley Stadium. On the day of the fight, Mitchell failed to make the IBF-mandated same-day weigh-in by Template:Convert, a mistake which Mitchell put down to having eaten steak the night before. Since the fight was an eliminator to face then-reigning IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vázquez, Mitchell had forfeited his chance at fighting for the title even if he won. In the fight against Maduma, Mitchell gave up an early lead on points and absorbed many clean punches from his highly aggressive opponent. In the ninth round, Mitchell began to gain ground by catching Maduma with clean punches of his own. This was followed up in rounds ten and eleven when Maduma was staggered by a series of punches and stopped on his feet.[8]

On 31 January 2015, he faced Daniel Estrada for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title. In what was described as a career-best performance, Mitchell showcased his boxing skills with renewed motivation en route to stopping Estrada in eight rounds.[9] This set up a second world title opportunity for Mitchell, this time against WBC lightweight champion Jorge Linares. Their fight took place on 30 May. In round five, Mitchell scored a hard knockdown, allowing him to build up a lead on the scorecards. Linares scored a knockdown of his own in round ten, which quickly signaled the end of the fight as Mitchell's eye had been badly cut from a punch, forcing the referee to wave off the fight.[10]

On 12 December, he made another attempt at vying for a world title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte. On the line was the WBA interim lightweight title, and facing him was Ismael Barroso, who knocked him down three times. By the fifth round, the referee stopped the fight. Immediately afterwards, Mitchell had to be given oxygen by ringside doctors.[11]

Retirement

Mitchell was scheduled to fight European lightweight champion Edis Tatli on 18 March 2016 in Finland, but on 10 February, Mitchell announced his retirement and withdrawal from the fight. He told Sky Sports, "I've had a good think about it over the last week and I'm happily retired now… I've been doing this 22 years and it's time to call it a day and start a new chapter in my life."[12]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 39–4 Ismael Barroso TKO 5 (12), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Dec 2015 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA interim lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 39–3 Jorge Linares TKO 10 (12), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 May 2015 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 39–2 Daniel Estrada TKO 8 (12), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 Jan 2015 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Silver lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 38–2 Ghislain Maduma TKO 11 (12), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 May 2014 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 37–2 Mikheil Avakyan TKO 2 (8), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Mar 2014 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 36–2 Karim El Ouazghari TKO 9 (12), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Dec 2013 ExCeL, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 35–2 Marco Antonio López TKO 6 (12), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Oct 2013 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 34–2 Sebastien Benito PTS 10 6 Jul 2013 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 33–2 Ricky Burns TKO 4 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Sep 2012 Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Felix Lora PTS 10 10 Feb 2012 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 John Murray TKO 8 (12), 1:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Jul 2011 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 31–1 Michael Katsidis TKO 3 (12), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 May 2010 Boleyn Ground, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO interim lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Ignacio Mendoza KO 3 (12), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Feb 2010 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Breidis Prescott UD 12 5 Dec 2009 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Ruddy Encarnacion TKO 8 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jul 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Lanquaye Wilson TKO 3 (8), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 May 2009 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Walter Estrada UD 12 7 Jun 2008 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Carl Johanneson TKO 9 (12), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Mar 2008 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British super featherweight title;
Retained Commonwealth super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Edison Torres TKO 3 (10), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Jan 2008 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Alexander Khrulev KO 2 (12), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Jul 2007 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title;
Retained IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Harry Ramogoadi TKO 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Jun 2007 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Commonwealth super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 George Ashie UD 12 28 Oct 2006 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Commonwealth super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Andrei Isaeu TKO 11 (12), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Sep 2006 Grosvenor House Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Imad Ben Khalifa TKO 2 (8), 0:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Jul 2006 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Kirkor Kirkorov RTD 2 (12) 13 May 2006 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Youssouf Djibaba UD 12 25 Feb 2006 ExCeL, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Mohammed Medjadji TKO 6 (12), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Dec 2005 ExCel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Daniel Thorpe TKO 4 (8), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Oct 2005 Guild Hall, Preston, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Wladimir Borov TKO 2 (6), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Sep 2005 Hilton Hotel Mayfair, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Karim Chakim PTS 8 29 Apr 2005 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Frederic Bonifai PTS 6 8 Apr 2005 Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Henry Janes PTS 4 11 Dec 2004 ExCeL, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Alain Rakow KO 1 (6), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Nov 2004 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 =Mounir Guebbas PTS 6 22 Oct 2004 Royal Highland Showground, Edinburgh, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Arpad J Toth TKO 3 (6), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Sep 2004 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Jason Nesbitt TKO 3 (4), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Jun 2004 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Slimane Kebaili TKO 1 (4), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 May 2004 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Eric Patrac TKO 1 (4), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Apr 2004 Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Kristian Laight PTS 4 7 Feb 2004 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jaz Virdee TKO 1 (4), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jan 2004 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Vladimir Varhegyi TKO 3 (4), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Nov 2003 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Csaba Ladanyi TKO 1 (4), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Sep 2003 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Stevie Quinn KO 1 (4), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jul 2003 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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  2. ↑ "Mitchell battles to Ashie victory" BBC Sport. BBC. 28 October 2006. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Win rewards Mitchell's patience". BBC Sport. BBC. 9 March 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Mitchell delivers KO blow". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Davies, Gareth A (5 December 2009). "Kevin Mitchell sets up WBO lightweight title bid after beating Breidis Prescott on points". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  6. ↑ Hassan, Nabil (17 July 2011). "Kevin Mitchell stops John Murray in the eighth round". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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  9. ↑ "Kevin Mitchell stops Daniel Estrada in eight rounds to set up a world title shot". Sky Sports. Sky. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Photo: Kevin Mitchell's Gruesome Eye Injury After TKO". BoxingScene. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  11. ↑ Anderson, David (12 December 2015). "Kevin Mitchell battered by Ismael Barroso and left needing oxygen as world title hopes end". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  12. ↑ Robinson, Isaac (10 February 2016). "Kevin Mitchell calls off European title shot and retires from boxing". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
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