Best fights of Byron Mitchell
Over 16 years as a professional, Byron Mitchell has compiled a 29-11-1 (22) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Byron Mitchell KOs Frankie Liles
On June 12, 1999 Byron Mitchell fought Frankie Liles for the WBA and lineal super middleweight titles. 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. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. 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.
3. Byron Mitchell KOs Julio César Green
On July 27, 2002 Byron Mitchell fought Julio César Green for the vacant WBA super middleweight title. Mitchell was 28 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Green was 35 with a record of 25-4-1. Mitchell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Julio César Green via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. 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.
5. Byron Mitchell KOs Etianne Whitaker
On November 15, 2008 Byron Mitchell faced Etianne Whitaker in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 35 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Whitaker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on a 3-fight losing streak. Mitchell stopped Etianne Whitaker via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Byron Mitchell loses to Bruno Girard in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 8, 2000 Byron Mitchell fought Bruno Girard for the vacant WBA super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Mitchell was 26 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Girard was 29 with a record of 36-3-1. Mitchell lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Girard.
7. Byron Mitchell KOs Shannon Miller
On November 22, 2011 Byron Mitchell faced Shannon Miller in a cruiserweight bout. Mitchell was 38 years old with a record of 28-8-1, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on a 3-fight losing streak. Mitchell stopped Shannon Miller via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Byron Mitchell stops Zach Walters
On February 20, 2009 Byron Mitchell fought Zach Walters for the vacant WBA-NABA USA light heavyweight title. Mitchell was 35 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Walters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a win. Mitchell stopped Zach Walters via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Byron Mitchell KOs Michael Gordon
On August 28, 1998 Byron Mitchell faced Michael Gordon in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 24 years old with a record of 17-0, and Gordon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Michael Gordon via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Byron Mitchell KOs Adam Garland
On May 30, 1998 Byron Mitchell faced Adam Garland in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Garland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Adam Garland via TKO in the 1st round.