Mitchell talked the talk, but he (Unfortunately) couldn't walk the walk

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Drawman, May 15, 2010.


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  1. Drawman

    Drawman Guest

    Before I say anything, I'm not a Mitchell hater at all and am devastated about what happened, but I am entitled to my opinion so I will say it out.

    I honestly think it's going to be f******* hard for Mitchell to come back from this (If he does, it'll take time).

    No disrespect to either fighters but Katsidis is an old fighter (who although didn't fight like it) was coming to the end. Mitchell is 25 years old and I hate to say it but he seriously blew it. This was his first real exposure and he flopped it.

    I mean Juan Diaz beat Katsidis and Juan wasn't known for his resistance (as of late).

    I know us brits are shocked about what's happened but I question how good Mitchell is and to be honest, his resistance. You could bring up Prescott but he really didn't get caught by a flush punch by him.

    You could argue that Mitchell's defence or his lack of experience on coping with pressure wasn't on cue but he's 25 years old. It's not as easy with him as it would have been for someone such as Khan who was 21.

    I honestly hope I'm wrong. But Mitchell needs to go back to European level and concur there before stepping up. Hard road back, not a good day for British boxing.

    Mitchell was also opening his mouth a lot saying he'd fight Khan's mandatory (Maidana) and that Paulie's a "blow away". In a sense he was doing the same thing Khan was doing (Calling out fighters). Hopefully Mitchell has learnt well and this will help in mentally aswell.

    Let's hope it doesn't rub onto the next British fighter that's fighting tonight.
     
    Drawman, May 15, 2010
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  2. topdog88

    topdog88 frohaye Full Member

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    typical british fighter. im well fed up off it..why cant we get it right.

    come on khan you pakistani brit!
     
    topdog88, May 15, 2010
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  3. Betty Swollocks

    Betty Swollocks James 'Lights Out' Toney Full Member

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    I've been saying on here for years that I like Mitchell but he's well overrated. Just like most British fighters. Feed him a load of chumps, then a couple of OK guys like Prescott and Johanssen...not world class.
    He was exposed tonight just as Maccarinelli was against Haye. There's always a chance this happens to a Warren fighter when they take their first test at world class level.
     
    Betty Swollocks, May 15, 2010
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  4. jallan1

    jallan1 New Member Full Member

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    mitchell has always been overrated. what the hell has this numpty achieved? NOTHING! Got leathered, well happy! haha!
     
    jallan1, May 15, 2010
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  5. stiflers mum

    stiflers mum Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    jeez your a tough crowd.he stepped up and was beaten happened to Kats twice.he will learn from this dont write your boy off yet hes only 25 plenty of time to improve that extra 5% he needs too.
     
    stiflers mum, May 15, 2010
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  6. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    British fighter gets beat and Sweaty hones into view, what a shocker
     
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  7. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    :huh Katsidis has a 75% KO percentage for ****s sake...I know you have a right to an opinion, but have you actually seen a Mitchell fight prior to the Prescott scrap?...go check out the Johanneson fight
     
    icemax, May 16, 2010
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  8. FIN

    FIN Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The problem is frank warren,he feds his fighter's bums and protects them so much that when they step up they get exposed badly,Mitchell is a good fighter but he hadnt fought any really good opposition..
     
    FIN, May 16, 2010
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  9. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Sounds like this is another fight that was so easy to read that EVERYBODY cleared up at the bookies?
     
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  10. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    :lol::good

    I must admit I bottled it and left alone.

    Mr VIP must feel sick, £6k on Paulie :blood

    Allegedly of course :think
     
    Beeston Brawler, May 16, 2010
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  11. NSFW

    NSFW ESB interacial lovin... Full Member

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    A prime Carl Johannesson would beat Kevin Mitchell.
     
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  12. mugen82

    mugen82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is a prime Johannesson the one that wouldnt have got pissed the night before the fight?
    Mitchell showed alot of heart in teh fight against Carl, he was well on his way to getting knocked out when he turned it around. I wonder if he had swayed away from the punches from Katsidis better, especially when his head was still clear after the first one landed, whetehr he could have pulled off anotehr turn around?
     
    mugen82, May 16, 2010
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  13. NSFW

    NSFW ESB interacial lovin... Full Member

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    Mitchell was just totally out of his depth against Katsidis. Johanesson would have beaten him.
     
    NSFW, May 16, 2010
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  14. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Sounds like he bought into his own hype , big big shame this result , this was supposed to be " my Kostya Tzyu " fight .......................... very very dissapointed with this !!!!!!!!!!
     
    thewinfella, May 16, 2010
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  15. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล

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    It's a shame people invested so much faith in an unproven flat-cap wearer. I prefer my fighters to wear ancient Greek battle helmets :lol: :deal
     
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