Brian Mitchell

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1961 –

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Who is Brian Mitchell?

Brian Mitchell is a former professional boxer and quite possibly the best South African boxer of all time.

Mitchell turned pro in 1981 and captured the WBA Junior Lightweight Title in 1986 with a 10th round KO over Alfredo Layne. He defended the title a record 12 times, and never lost a title fight. In 1991 he also captured the IBF Junior Lightweight Title with a decision win over Tony Lopez. He retired after the fight, and came back briefly in 1994 for two local bouts, retiring completely in 1995 with a professional record of 45-1-3.

Due to South Africa's apartheid policy during those times, the WBA ruled that Mitchell's title defences were not to be held in South Africa. Mitchell then became a true 'road warrior', defending his title 12 times abroad.

Mitchell was a busy fighter who relentlessly came forward, throwing a high number of punches to his opponent's head and body. Many of Mitchell's defences went the full distance of 15 rounds, but his points victories were usually unanimous and clear-cut. Mitchell always entered his fights in peak physical condition, and it was usually this dedication that earned him his victories.

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Born
Aug 30, 1961
Johannesburg
Nationality
  • South Africa
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on July 23, 2013

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