Byron Mitchell losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Byron Mitchell has compiled a 29-11-1 (22) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. He has eleven losses, seven of them in title fights.
11. Byron Mitchell loses to Michael Seals via KO
On December 8, 2012 Byron Mitchell fought Michael Seals for the vacant WBC United States cruiserweight title. Mitchell was 39 years old with a record of 29-10-1, and Seals was 30 with a record of 13-0. Mitchell was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Seals was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Seals stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
10. Byron Mitchell loses to Andrzej Fonfara via KO
On March 16, 2012 Byron Mitchell fought Andrzej Fonfara for the vacant USBO light heavyweight title. Mitchell was 38 years old with a record of 29-9-1, and Fonfara was 24 with a record of 20-2. Mitchell was coming off a loss, while Fonfara was on a 8-fight winning streak. Fonfara stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Byron Mitchell loses to Dawid Kostecki via KO
On December 3, 2011 Byron Mitchell faced Dawid Kostecki in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 38 years old with a record of 29-8-1, and Kostecki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a win. Kostecki stopped Mitchell via KO in the 4th round.
8. Byron Mitchell loses to Zsolt Erdei via KO
On June 4, 2011 Byron Mitchell faced Zsolt Erdei in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 37 years old with a record of 28-7-1, and Erdei was 37 with a record of 32-0. Mitchell was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Erdei was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Erdei stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 6th round.
7. Byron Mitchell loses to Luis Garcia via KO
On November 6, 2010 Byron Mitchell faced Luis Garcia in a light heavyweight bout. Mitchell was 37 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a loss. Garcia stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Byron Mitchell loses to Otis Griffin via KO
On May 7, 2010 Byron Mitchell fought Otis Griffin for the vacant USBA light heavyweight title. Mitchell was 36 years old with a record of 28-5-1, and Griffin was 32 with a record of 21-6-2. Mitchell was coming off a win and Griffin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Byron Mitchell loses to Beibut Shumenov via KO
On May 9, 2009 Byron Mitchell fought Beibut Shumenov for the PABA interim, WBCABCO, and WBO Asia Pacific light heavyweight titles. Mitchell was 35 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Shumenov was 25 with a record of 7-0. Mitchell was on a 2-fight winning streak and Shumenov was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Shumenov stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Byron Mitchell loses to Richard Hall via KO
On November 21, 2007 Byron Mitchell faced Richard Hall in a super middleweight bout. Mitchell was 34 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Hall was 36 with a record of 27-7. Mitchell was on a 2-fight losing streak and Hall was on a 3-fight losing streak. Hall stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 4th round.
3. Byron Mitchell loses to Joe Calzaghe via KO
On June 28, 2003 Byron Mitchell fought Joe Calzaghe for the WBO super middleweight title. Mitchell was 29 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Calzaghe was 31 with a record of 35-0. Mitchell was coming off a loss, while Calzaghe was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Calzaghe stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
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.
1. 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.
