Best fights of Kenny Mitchell
Over 15 years as a professional, Kenny Mitchell has compiled a 22-15-3 (5) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kenny Mitchell defeats Simon Skosana
On September 9, 1989 Kenny Mitchell defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Simon Skosana. Mitchell was 29 years old with a record of 19-7-3, and Skosana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mitchell won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Kenny Mitchell defeats Julio Gervacio
On April 29, 1989 Kenny Mitchell fought Julio Gervacio for the vacant inaugural WBO super bantamweight title. Mitchell was 29 years old with a record of 18-7-3, and Gervacio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mitchell won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Kenny Mitchell stops Gilberto Contreras
On July 13, 1988 Kenny Mitchell defended his IBF-USBA bantamweight title against Gilberto Contreras. Mitchell was 28 years old with a record of 16-7-3, and Contreras was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a win. Mitchell stopped Gilberto Contreras via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
4. Kenny Mitchell KOs Tony Montoya
On February 10, 1986 Kenny Mitchell faced Tony Montoya in a bantamweight bout. Mitchell was 26 years old with a record of 14-5-2, and Montoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a win. Mitchell stopped Tony Montoya via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Kenny Mitchell defeats Roland Gomez
On February 13, 1989 Kenny Mitchell defended his IBF-USBA bantamweight title against Roland Gomez. Mitchell was 29 years old with a record of 17-7-3, and Gomez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mitchell won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Kenny Mitchell KOs Mario Cortez
On April 17, 1981 Kenny Mitchell faced Mario Cortez. Mitchell was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Cortez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Mario Cortez via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Kenny Mitchell KOs Jeff Whaley
On January 13, 1986 Kenny Mitchell faced Jeff Whaley in a bantamweight bout. Mitchell was 25 years old with a record of 13-5-2, and Whaley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a loss. Mitchell stopped Jeff Whaley via TKO in the 8th round.
8. Kenny Mitchell loses to Tracy Harris Patterson via KO
On April 19, 1990 Kenny Mitchell fought Tracy Harris Patterson for the WBC-NABF super bantamweight title. Mitchell was 30 years old with a record of 20-8-3, and Patterson was 25 with a record of 34-2. Mitchell was coming off a loss, while Patterson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Mitchell via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Kenny Mitchell KOs Jose Panulaya
On June 5, 1981 Kenny Mitchell faced Jose Panulaya. Mitchell was 21 years old with a record of 4-1, and Panulaya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a loss. Mitchell stopped Jose Panulaya via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Kenny Mitchell defeats Gaby Canizales
On March 25, 1988 Kenny Mitchell fought Gaby Canizales for the vacant IBF-USBA bantamweight title. Mitchell was 28 years old with a record of 15-7-3, and Canizales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mitchell was coming off a loss. Mitchell won via split decision. Won the vacant title.