Kevin Mitchell (boxer)
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Kevin Martin Mitchell | |
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Real name | Kevin Martin Mitchell |
Nickname(s) | Mighty, The Dagenham Destroyer |
Rated at | Super featherweight |
Nationality | British |
Birth date | 29 October 1984 |
Birth place | Romford, England, UK |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 27 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Kevin Martin Mitchell is a British professional boxer based in Dagenham, England. He is regarded by many experts as one of the most exciting prospects in british boxing. While still an amateur, he won the ABA championship at the tender age of 18. After considering offers from various promoters, Kevin decided to sign professional forms with Frank Warren's Sports Network and train with the respected Johnny Eames.
Mitchell added the British super-featherweight title to his Commonwealth belt by stopping Carl Johanneson in the ninth round on 9 March, 2008.[1]
Actor Jamie Borthwick had the honour of carrying his championship belt into the ring in 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ Tough Mitchell wins British title , BBC Sport