Kevin Mitchell
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Mitchell Says Joshua Will Have To Crawl Out of Very Dark Place
At one time, Kevin Mitchell was on top lightweight contender who nearing the point of a world title shot. But everything came crashing down when he was stopped in three rounds by Michael Katsidis, when they battled for the interim-WBO title in 2010.
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Crolla: Mitchell Fight Showed That There Are Flaws in Linares
Anthony Crolla says he’s Jorge Linares is the best fighter he’s faced – but believes there are flaws he can exploit as they clash for the WBA, WBC Diamond and vacant Ring magazine Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night, live on...
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Roy Jones Jr. and Kevin Mitchell: A Tale of Two Retirements
By Thomas Gerbasi - At one time or another, we've all been guilty of putting our nose in where it doesn't belong. In the world of boxing, that usually equates to the topic of retirement; more specifically, when a fighter should or should not exercise...
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Lightweight Contender Kevin Mitchell Announces Retirement
Tributes to his bravery flew out today after Kevin Mitchell, 31, announced his retirement from boxing. He retires with a 39-4 (29) record and held the British and Commonwealth Super featherweight belts during his time in the sport. The world titl...
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Edis Tatli-Kevin Mitchell Showdown is All Set For March 18th
EBU lightweight champ Edis Tatli (26-1) is now all set to defend the title against Kevin Mitchell (39-4) on March 18 at the Metro Arena in Espoo (Finland). It´s the first defence by Tatli since winning it in April of last year. Mitchell comes in with...
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Mitchell-Tatli Still a Question Mark, Koivula-Seliverstov on 2/12
Local welterweight Jussi Koivula (19-2-1) takes on Russian contender Roman Seliverstov (16-9) on February 12 in Tampere (Finland) on top of a show promoted by Paimander Sports and Pushka Promotions. The fight is scheduled for eight and Koivula is in...
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Barroso Batters Kevin Mitchell in Five, Lands Crolla
O2 Arena, London - In a battle for the interim-WBA lightweight world title, dangerous puncher Ismael Barroso (19-0-2, 18KOs) showed off his deadly power by powering past Kevin Micthell (39-4) in five rounds. Barroso dropped Mitchell twice, in the fou...
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Mitchell-Barroso Is A 50-50 Fight, Says Eddie Hearn
Kevin Mitchell’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes that his fight on Saturday night with Ismael Barroso is a 50-50 contest. Mitchell (39-3, 29 KOs), a former two-time world lightweight title challenger, takes on the Venezuelan knock out artist (18-0-2...