Byron Mitchell

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Byron Mitchell
Born
Byron Deangelo-Tarone Mitchell

(1973-10-31) October 31, 1973 (age 50)
Other namesThe Hammer from Bama
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins29
Wins by KO22
Losses11
Draws1

Byron Deangelo-Tarone Mitchell (born October 31, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who fought from 1996 to 2012. He was the Lineal and two-time WBA super middleweight champion, winning the titles in 1999 and 2001.

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Amateur career

September 1991 Byron Mitchell first started boxing at Johnny Trawick's Wolfpack Boxing Gym in Ozark, Alabama. Mitchell was the 1996 National Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion

Professional career

He turned professional in 1996 for Don King and won the World Boxing Association and Lineal Super Middleweight titles in 1999 after defeating the southpaw Frankie Liles (32-1) by KO in the 11th round. Later that year, he drew with Bruno Girard and lost the title to Girard the next year. He recaptured the WBA belt the following year by beating Manny Siaca then made defenses against Siaca, in a rematch, and Julio César Green before losing a split decision in a unification bout to Sven Ottke in Germany, 2003. [1]

Later that year he lost to WBO title holder Joe Calzaghe by KO in the 2nd round. He became the first man to floor the Welshman but was later stopped on his feet, [2] he retired after the fight. After more than four years away from the pro game returned to the ring in 2007 to face former interim WBA light-heavyweight champion Richard Hall, he lost via fourth round stoppage. [3]

Professional boxing record

41 fights29 wins11 losses
By knockout229
By decision72
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Loss29–11–1Michael SealsTKO1 (8)2012-12-08The Grand Ballroom, Norcross, Georgia, U.S.For vacant WBC-USA cruiserweight title
40Loss29–10–1 Andrzej Fonfara TKO3 (10)2012-03-16 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39Loss29–9–1 Dawid Kostecki KO4 (10)2011-12-03Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, PolandFor WBA Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
38Win29–8–1Shannon MillerKO2 (6)2011-11-22 New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37Loss28–8–1 Zsolt Erdei TKO6 (10) 2011-06-04 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36Loss28–7–1Luis GarciaTKO2 (10)2010-11-06 University Arena, Limerick, Ireland
35Loss28–6–1 Otis Griffin TKO8 (12)2010-05-07 Oheka Castle, Huntington, New York, U.S.For vacant USBA light-heavyweight title
34Win28–5–1David TelescoTKO2 (8)2009-10-21Hilton Rye Town Hotel, Rye Brook, New York, U.S.
33Loss27–5–1 Beibut Shumenov TKO4 (12)2009-05-09Stadium Khadjimukan, Shymkent, KazakhstanFor vacant IBA light-heavyweight title
32Win27–4–1 Zach Walters RTD6 (12)2009-02-20 Convention Center, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Won vacant NABA-USA light-heavyweight title
31Win26–4–1Etianne WhitakerTKO1 (8)2008-11-15 Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
30Loss25–4–1 Richard Hall TKO4 (8)2007-11-21Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
29Loss25–3–1 Joe Calzaghe TKO2 (12)2003-06-28 Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.For WBO super-middleweight title
28Loss25–2–1 Sven Ottke SD12 (12)2003-03-15 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, GermanyFor WBA (Super) & IBF super-middleweight titles
27Win25–1–1 Julio César Green TKO4 (12)2002-07-27Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA super-middleweight title
26Win24–1–1 Manny Siaca SD12 (12) 2001-09-29 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA super-middleweight title
25Win23–1–1 Manny Siaca TKO12 (12)2001-03-03Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBA super-middleweight title
24Win22–1–1Anton RobinsonUD10 (10)2001-02-03 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Vinson DurhamUD10 (10)2000-09-16 Civic Center, Ozark, Alabama, U.S.
22Loss20–1–1 Bruno Girard UD12 (12)2000-04-08 Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceLost WBA super-middleweight title
21Draw20–0–1 Bruno Girard SD12 (12)1999-12-11 Grand Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.Retained WBA super-middleweight title
20Win20–0 Frankie Liles TKO11 (12)1999-06-12 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.Won WBA super-middleweight title
19Win19–0Carlos SanabriaKO3 (10)1999-03-06U.M. Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
18Win18–0Michael GordonTKO1 (6) 1998-08-28 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0Adam GarlandTKO1 (10)1998-05-30 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Arthur WillisKO1 (8)1998-01-31The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
15Win15–0Guy StanfordTKO1 (?)1997-12-13Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
14Win14–0Octavian StoicaPTS8 (8)1997-10-14Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
13Win13–0Charles TownsKO2 (8)1997-09-11The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0Orlando WietPTS8 (8)1997-07-08 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
11Win11–0Arthur WillisKO7 (8)1997-05-31The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
10Win10–0Guy StanfordTKO1 (?)1997-04-19 Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
9Win9–0Zaurbek KhetagurovUD6 (6)1997-04-01Marseille, France
8Win8–0Joe PottsTKO1 (6)1997-02-22The Theatre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
7Win7–0Leon ShaversKO1 (4)1996-11-30Latin Club, Sterling, Illinois, U.S.
6Win6–0Vince FosterTKO1 (6)1996-11-15Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
5Win5–0Tony GoldenUD6 (6)1996-10-18Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, U.S.
4Win4–0Patrick HutchinsonTKO1 (4)1996-10-11Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0Leon ShaversKO1 (4)1996-09-24Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0Robert CameronTKO1 (4)1996-08-23Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0Tyrone BledsoeKO2 (?)1996-06-25Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

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References

  1. "Ottke claims WBA title with win over Mitchell". ABC News. 16 March 2003. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  2. "Calzaghe Stops Byron Mitchell In 2nd Round". Arab News. 30 June 2003. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  3. "Richard Hall Stops Byron Mitchell in Four". Boxing Scene. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Jose Spearman
Golden Gloves middleweight champion
1996
Next:
Dana Rucker
Regional boxing titles
New title NABA-USA
light-heavyweight champion

February 20, 2009 – 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sergey Kovalev
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super-middleweight champion
June 12, 1999 – April 8, 2000
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Bruno Girard
WBA super-middleweight champion
March 3, 2001 – March 15, 2003
Lost bid for Super title
Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Mundine
as Regular champion