Best fights of Byron Mitchell
Over 16 years as a professional, Byron Mitchell has compiled a 29-11-1 (22) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Byron Mitchell KOs Frankie Liles
On June 12, 1999 Byron Mitchell faced Frankie Liles in a super middleweight bout. Mitchell was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Liles was 34 with a record of 32-1. Mitchell was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Liles was on a 11-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Frankie Liles via TKO in the 11th round.
2. Byron Mitchell draws with Bruno Girard
On December 11, 1999 Byron Mitchell fought Bruno Girard for the vacant WBA super middleweight title. Mitchell was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Girard was 29 with a record of 36-3. Mitchell was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Girard was on a 17-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Byron Mitchell loses to Sven Ottke via split decision
On March 15, 2003 Byron Mitchell fought Sven Ottke for the IBF super middleweight title. Mitchell was 29 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Ottke was 35 with a record of 29-0. Mitchell was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ottke was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Mitchell lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ottke.