Kevin Mitchell - whats the story?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Mike_S, Feb 14, 2010.


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  1. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So like most I have been very impressed with him lately, he looks a classy and very exciting prospect. I'm surprised after 30 odd fights that he hasn't had any bigger fights already or recieved much hype, any reason for this or to his slow moving career compared to the likes of Cleverly? What's Mitchell's amateur background? I see he was 2003 ABA featherweight champion.
     
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  2. rooq

    rooq Rooq's Boxing Promoter Full Member

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    spent too much time pissing around with intercontinental titles and the commonwealth belt.

    frank should of got him a shot at the ebu after arthur vacated
     
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  3. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yep it seems like a classic case of him being moved too slowly by Warren I'm afraid, at least he's still young but after 30 fights he should've had more tests.
     
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  4. Leo Ross

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    Also had a pretty serious hand injury as well lads.
     
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  5. Akers

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    After his war with Carl Johanneson on the Haye-Macrenelli undercard (April 2008 ) I expected him to step up massively.

    His next fight was against Walter Estrada in the US, where he took far more punishment than he should have (his face was a mess). That, and a hand injury slowed him down.

    Since the Johanneson fight, he has been my favourite fighter, and it's been very frustrating watching his career not get the boost I was hoping for.
     
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  6. lusop

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    2010..Big year for the Mighty Mitchell...
     
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  7. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thanks for that insighting post. I'll watch Mitchell - Johanneson now. I'm sure I seen it when it happened but can't really remember it for some reason, silly me.
     
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  8. lusop

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    great fight.. won fight of the year 2008...
     
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  9. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The story is that when Mitchell tames Katsidis I will own Dan for 30 days...:yep
     
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  10. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think it was a great move moving Kevin to 135, he looks strong at the weight. I think Kevin will give Kats a good old beating, and get a shot at the world title before the end of year.
     
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  11. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Just watched the Johanneson fight, Mitchell was lucky! Amazing determination and fitness from him though. I don't know why he decided to in fight so much in this fight?
     
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  12. punchdrunkgench

    punchdrunkgench Boxing Addict Full Member

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    basically his promoter had amir khan and mitchell played second fiddle to him,once warren knew khan was ditching him he finally began to move mitchell on
     
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  13. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So true... I thought when his promoter made the Prescott fight he was trading him in...:yep I don't think that I was on my own with that thought was I...:think
     
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  14. Sean101

    Sean101 Active Member Full Member

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    Mitchell beating Katsidis is only going to be the beginning
     
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  15. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Warren is the answer to your question. Also while Amir was around Mitchell didn't get a look in. IT's all started to pan out rather well for him now though so good luck to him. Michell vs Murray would be awesome!!!
     
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