Kenny Mitchell

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Kenny Mitchell
Born (1960-02-07) February 7, 1960 (age 65)
Other namesMachine Gun
Statistics
Weights
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins22
Wins by KO5
Losses15
Draws3

Kenny Mitchell (born February 7, 1960, in Stockton, CA) is a former professional boxer.

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Amateur career

Mitchell won the New York Golden Gloves three times. He won the 112 lb Open Championships in 1978, 1979 and 1980. Mitchell was defeated in the 1977 112 lb Sub-Novice Championship by Gino Gelormino. Mitchell trained at the Morrisania Youth Center in 1977 and 1978. In 1979 and 1980 Mitchell trained at the Fort Apache Boys Club. Both Gyms are located in the Bronx, New York.

Professional career

Mitchell began his career in 1981. He would lose to future world champion Jesus Salud in 1986. [1] In 1989 captured the Newly Created and vacant WBO super bantamweight title with a win over Julio Gervacio by decision. He defended the belt once against South African contender Simon Skosana, [2] before losing it to Valerio Nati in later in 1989 by disqualification. In the bout, Mitchell was DQ'ed for illegal use of his head. The result was initially listed as a technical decision for Nati amidst a lot of controversy, but finally ended up being ruled a DQ. Mitchell retired in 1995 after being knocked out by Erik Morales.

Professional boxing record

40 fights22 wins15 losses
By knockout54
By decision179
By disqualification02
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss22–15–3 Erik Morales TKO2 (12)1995-12-18Tijuana, MexicoFor NABF super-bantamweight title
39Loss22–14–3 Johnny Bredahl PTS8 (8)1995-03-17 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
38Loss22–13–3 Angel Manfredy PTS6 (6)1994-08-09 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
37Win22–12–3Jose Luis GonzalesUD6 (6)1994-06-17Jasper, Tennessee, U.S.
36Loss21–12–3 Welcome Ncita KO2 (10)1994-02-19Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
35Win21–11–3Miguel TorresPTS6 (6)1993-09-23Biloxi Belle Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
34Loss20–11–3Enrique JupiterTKO4 (?)1992-12-05Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
33Loss20–10–3Juan ValenciaDQ4 (?)1992-05-22 Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
32Loss20–9–3 Tracy Harris Patterson TKO8 (12)1990-04-19 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.For NABF super-bantamweight title
31Loss20–8–3 Valerio Nati DQ4 (12)1989-12-09Teramo, ItalyLost WBO super-bantamweight title
30Win20–7–3Simon SkosanaUD12 (12)1989-09-09Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoRetained WBO super-bantamweight title
29Win19–7–3 Julio Gervacio UD12 (12)1989-04-29 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoWon inaugural WBO super-bantamweight title
28Win18–7–3Roland GomezUD12 (12)1989-02-13The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
27Win17–7–3Gilberto ContrerasRTD8 (12)1988-07-13The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained USBA bantamweight title
26Win16–7–3 Gaby Canizales SD12 (12)1988-03-25 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Won USBA bantamweight title
25Loss15–7–3Luigi CamputaroPTS10 (10)1987-11-27 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
24Draw15–6–3Lucilo NolascoTD8 (10)1986-08-13The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
23Loss15–6–2 Jesus Salud SD10 (10)1986-04-21The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
22Win15–5–2Tony MontoyaTKO1 (10)1986-02-10The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
21Win14–5–2Jeff WhaleyTKO8 (10)1986-01-13 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
20Loss13–5–2 Julian Solís UD10 (10)1984-12-08 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
19Win13–4–2Pedro AlindatoSD12 (12)1984-09-13 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant New York State bantamweight title
18Draw12–4–2Pedro AlindatoPTS8 (8)1984-01-15 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Loss12–4–1 Mike Ayala UD12 (12)1983-04-29 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For NABF super-bantamweight title
16Loss12–3–1Lenny ValdezUD10 (10)1983-01-27 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15Win12–2–1Jeff RobertsUD8 (8)1982-10-23 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win11–2–1 Kelvin Seabrooks MD10 (10)1982-07-17Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Draw10–2–1Gaybon YekisoPTS8 (8)1982-04-26 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
12Win10–2Robert MullinsUD10 (10)1982-03-05 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Loss9–2Derrik HolmesMD10 (10)1982-01-07Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win9–1Angel MarreroUD8 (8)1981-10-31 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win8–1Carlos BejaranoPTS8 Oct 3, 1981 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win7–1Adan UribeUD61981-07-21 Golden Hall, San Diego, California, U.S.
7Win6–1Ian ClydePTS61981-06-11Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6Win5–1Jose PanulayaTKO6 (8)1981-06-05 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
5Loss4–1Mario SavalaUD61981-05-08Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Mario CortezTKO4 (?)1981-04-17Stockton, California, U.S.
3Win3–0James ManningSD81981-03-26 Multnomah County Expo Center, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
2Win2–0Nestor ObregonPTS81981-02-12 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Mario SavalaMD61981-01-13 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Salud Wins at Forum to Remain Unbeaten". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  2. "MITCHELL RETAINS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE". Deseret News. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title New York State
bantamweight champion

September 13, 1984 – April 29, 1989
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Domínguez
Preceded by USBA bantamweight champion
March 25, 1988 – April 29, 1989
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Eddie Rangel
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBO super-bantamweight champion
April 29, 1989 – December 9, 1989
Succeeded by