Pinky Mitchell

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Pinky Mitchell
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Personal information
Nickname
Pinky
Nationality American
BornMyron Herbert Mitchell
(1899-01-01)January 1, 1899
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 1976(1976-03-11) (aged 77)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Weight light welterweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights83
Wins44
Win by KO10
Losses23
Draws6

Pinky Mitchell was an American boxer who became the first champion in the light welterweight division by receiving the most votes by ballot on November 15, 1922. He held the title until 1926.

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In his impressive career he fought Oakland Jimmy Duffy, and champions Rocky Kansas, James Red Herring, Benny Leonard, Lew Tendler, Jack Britton, Mushy Callahan and Joe Dundee. [1] [2]

Early life

Born Myron Mitchell on January 1, 1899, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mitchell was nicknamed Pinky because of his father's statement, on seeing Mitchell in his crib as a baby, that "he's like a little pink rascal." [3] He was a highly praised amateur boxer, and during his amateur days, former lightweight champion Battling Nelson said he was the best-looking prospect he had seen. [4]

Professional career

Mitchell began boxing professionally in 1917. His brother, Richie Mitchell, was also a boxer. Their two styles were quite different, however. Richie was known for all-action bouts while Pinky, according to a later historian, "became a pariah in Milwaukee rings" due to his "lethargic performances" in boxing matches. [4]

On April 11, 1919, Mitchell drew with Harry Shuman, Pacific Coast Lightweight Champion, in Seattle in a four round match. The Milwaukee Sentinel noted that he "was pleased at the treatment he had received in Seattle", though he was accustomed to longer fights. [5]

Inaugural world light welterweight champion, 1922

In 1922 Mike Collins, the publisher of a Minneapolis weekly newspaper, the Boxing Blade, created the light welterweight category and asked his readers to vote for the man they felt was the best fighter at 140 pounds. Mitchell won the balloting and was recognized on November 15, 1922, as the first world light welterweight champion. [6] The National Boxing Association (NBA) followed suit and recognized Mitchell as champion. [7]

Mitchell lost to Benny Leonard on May 29, 1923, in a ten round technical knockout in Chicago. Leonard's win was one of many against world champions, though the fight was not a title fight. As Leonard refused to weigh in, neither his world lightweight or Mitchell's world junior welterweight titles were at stake. After a slow first five rounds with few blows, Leonard took the lead in the remaining rounds with the exception of the eighth and ninth. In the eight, Mitchell scored with four rights to the chin of Leonard. Though both boxers scored points, Leonard seemed to have the edge from the fifth. In the tenth, Leonard dropped Pinky to the mat, and upon arising, he knocked him to the mat a second time. The referee called an end to the match, resulting in a technical knockout. Immediately afterwards, Pinkie's brother Ritchie believed a foul had been committed, claiming Leonard had hit Pinky when he was down on one knee on the mat, but the referee disagreed. The Buffalo Courier wrote that Leonard was in the motions of hitting Pinky when he was on one knee, but that the referee waved him away before the blow occurred. [8] Regardless, a fight between Richie and Davey Mitchell, the referee, ensued that ended in a near riot among the spectators. The police put down the protests with their billy clubs, though no arrests were made. Despite the protests, the charity event ended with a win by Leonard and no foul called by the referee against Mitchell in the tenth. [9] [2] [10] [11]

Mitchell defended his title at least six times. [12] One of those defenses, a 1925 fight against James "Red" Herring, was mired in controversy. Herring won by disqualification and claimed the light welterweight championship. The Wisconsin Commission and the NBA both declined to recognize Herring as champion, however.

Loss of title and career decline, September, 1926

His defense against Mushy Callahan saw Mitchell lose his title decisively on September 21, 1926, in a ten-round points decision. Callahan, who began piling up a points lead from the first round, knocked Mitchell to the canvas in the eighth and tenth. Except for the fourth, which was even, and the sixth, where Mitchell led, Callahan took a strong points margin in all the remaining rounds. [13]

After losing to Callahan, Mitchell never won another fight and retired in 1928.

After boxing

After he retired, Mitchell twice ran for sheriff of Milwaukee County, losing both times.

He died on March 11, 1976, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [14] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

83 fights13 wins13 losses
By knockout104
By decision17
By disqualification22
Draws4
No contests3
Newspaper decisions/draws 50

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
83Loss13–13–4 (53)Phil KaplanDQ4 (10)May 22, 1928Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
82Loss13–12–4 (53)Dick EvansNWS10Mar 29, 1928Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
81NC13–12–4 (52) Joe Dundee NC6 (10)Aug 11, 1927Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Fight stopped for "stalling"
80Draw13–12–4 (51)Clyde HullNWS10Dec 6, 1926Fort Worth, Indiana, U.S.
79NC13–12–4 (50)Tommy WhiteNC12Nov 27, 1926El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoReferee refused to give a decision for "unfair tactics"
78Loss13–12–4 (49)Shuffle CallahanKO3 (10)Nov 5, 1926Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
77Loss13–11–4 (49) Mushy Callahan PTS10Sep 21, 1926Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Lost NBA light welterweight title
76Win13–10–4 (49) Georgie Levine NWS10Sep 2, 1926Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
75Win13–10–4 (48)Jimmy FinleyNWS10Aug 27, 1926Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
74Win13–10–4 (47)Georgie WardDQ2 (?)Aug 20, 1926Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
73Win12–10–4 (47)Tommy WhiteNWS10Aug 12, 1926Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
72Loss12–10–4 (46)Tommy WhitePTS10Jul 18, 1926Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
71Loss12–9–4 (46) Tommy Freeman NWS10Jun 22, 1926Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
70Loss12–9–4 (45)Jimmy FinleyNWS10May 31, 1926Cedar Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
69Win12–9–4 (44)Russie LeRoyNWS10Jan 14, 1926Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
68Loss12–9–4 (43)Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS10Nov 6, 1925Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
67Loss12–9–4 (42)Oakland Jimmy DuffyPTS10Sep 30, 1925Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
66Loss12–8–4 (42) Joe Dundee SD10Sep 24, 1925Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Loss12–7–4 (42) Willie Harmon NWS10Aug 14, 1925State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
64Win12–7–4 (41)Jimmy GillNWS10May 25, 1925Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
63Loss12–7–4 (40) Willie Harmon NWS12Apr 29, 1925Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62Loss12–7–4 (39) James "Red" Herring DQ6 (10)Mar 27, 1925Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.World light welterweight title at stake;
Both fighters claimed the title
61Loss12–6–4 (39)Joe AndersonTKO7 (10)Jul 21, 1924Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
60Win12–5–4 (39)Al Van RyanNWS10Jun 10, 1924Mizzou Park, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
59Loss12–5–4 (38) Tommy Freeman PTS15Jun 2, 1924Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
58Draw12–4–4 (38)Joe SimonichPTS10Apr 25, 1924Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
57Loss12–4–3 (38)Oakland Jimmy DuffyPTS4Apr 16, 1924Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
56Win12–3–3 (38)Bobby HarperPTS10Apr 8, 1924Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
55Loss11–3–3 (38) Lew Tendler NWS10Feb 18, 1924Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
54Win11–3–3 (37)Nate GoldmanDQ4 (10)Dec 14, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
53Win10–3–3 (37)Sid BarbarianNWS10Nov 6, 1923Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
52Win10–3–3 (36)Joe SimonichNWS10Oct 11, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
51Loss10–3–3 (35)Nate GoldmanNWS8Jul 9, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Loss10–3–3 (34) Benny Leonard TKO10 (10)May 29, 1923Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49Win10–2–3 (34)Tim DroneyKO5 (12)May 18, 1923Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Retained NBA light welterweight title
48Win9–2–3 (34)Harvey ThorpeNWS10Apr 13, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.NBA light welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
47Win9–2–3 (33)Bobby BarrettKO3 (8)Apr 2, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Win8–2–3 (33)Johnny TillmanNWS10Feb 13, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
45Win8–2–3 (32)Bud LoganNWS10Jan 30, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. NBA light welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
44Win8–2–3 (31)Tommy O'BrienNWS10Sep 11, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43Draw8–2–3 (30)Johnny TillmanNWS10Aug 29, 1922Monona Park Auditorium, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
42Win8–2–3 (29)Joe JawsonNWS10Aug 15, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41Win8–2–3 (28)Billy BurnsKO5 (?)Jul 21, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
40Win7–2–3 (28)Billy BurnsKO5 (?)Jun 30, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
39Win6–2–3 (28)Frankie WelshKO3 (?)May 15, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
38Win5–2–3 (28)Pal MoranNWS10Apr 7, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37Loss5–2–3 (27) Dave Shade KO4 (10)Mar 27, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36Win5–1–3 (27)Willie DoyleNWS10Mar 20, 1922Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
35Win5–1–3 (26)Sid BarbarianNWS10Mar 2, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34Win5–1–3 (25)Tommy NearyNWS10Oct 21, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
33Win5–1–3 (24)Jack JosephsNWS10Sep 30, 1921Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
32Loss5–1–3 (23)Neal AllisonPTS10Aug 29, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
31Win5–0–3 (23)Neal AllisonTKO9 (10)Aug 5, 1921Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
30Win4–0–3 (23)Cal DelaneyNWS10Apr 19, 1921Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
29Win4–0–3 (22)Patsy ClineNWS10Apr 7, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
28Draw4–0–3 (21)Willie JacksonPTS15Jan 7, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
27Win4–0–2 (21)Dennis O'KeefeNWS10Jan 1, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Minnesota, U.S.
26Win4–0–2 (20)Clonie TaitNWS10Dec 17, 1920Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25Loss4–0–2 (19) Jack Britton NWS10Dec 6, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win4–0–2 (18)Johnny NoyeKO4 (?)Sep 27, 1920Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
23Loss3–0–2 (18) Rocky Kansas NWS10Jun 30, 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
22Loss3–0–2 (17) Lew Tendler NWS10May 19, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21Win3–0–2 (16)Frankie SchoellNWS10Apr 17, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20Win3–0–2 (15)Barney AdairNWS10Mar 8, 1920Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
19Win3–0–2 (14)Joe WellingNWS10Feb 16, 1920Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
18Win3–0–2 (13)Cal DelaneyNWS10Feb 6, 1920Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win3–0–2 (12)Mike PaulsonNWS10Dec 15, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
16Win3–0–2 (11) Mel Coogan NWS10Nov 24, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15Win3–0–2 (10)Sailor FriedmanNWS10Nov 13, 1919Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
14Win3–0–2 (9)Mickey DonleyNWS10Oct 21, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
13Win3–0–2 (8)Charlie McCarthyKO7 (?)Oct 3, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
12Loss2–0–2 (8)Charlie O'ConnellNWS10Jun 6, 1919Royal Moose, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
11Draw2–0–2 (7)George InglePTS12May 2, 1919Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, U.S.
10Draw2–0–1 (7)Harry SchumanPTS4Apr 11, 1919Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
9Win2–0 (7)Johnny NoyeNWS10Mar 5, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
8Win2–0 (6)Eddie MoyNWS10Jan 27, 1919Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
7Win2–0 (5)Otto WallaceTKO9 (10)Jan 1, 1919Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
6Win1–0 (5)Otto WallaceNWS10Dec 9, 1918Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
5Win1–0 (4)Otto WallaceNWS3Nov 29, 1918Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
4Win1–0 (3)Knockout GormanNWS8Mar 14, 1918Illinois Theater, Ottawa, Illinois, U.S.
3ND1–0 (2)Clint FlynnND10Mar 3, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
2Loss1–0 (1)Johnny MendelsohnNWS10Jan 24, 1918Elite Rink, Milwaukee, U.S.
1Win1–0Joe HomelandTKO2 (?)Nov 6, 1917Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Unofficial record

83 fights48 wins26 losses
By knockout104
By decision3620
By disqualification22
Draws6
No contests3

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
83Loss48–26–6 (3)Phil KaplanDQ4 (10)May 22, 1928Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
82Loss48–25–6 (3)Dick EvansNWS10Mar 29, 1928Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
81NC48–24–6 (3) Joe Dundee NC6 (10)Aug 11, 1927Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Fight stopped for "stalling"
80Draw48–24–6 (2)Clyde HullNWS10Dec 6, 1926Fort Worth, Indiana, U.S.
79NC48–24–5 (2)Tommy WhiteNC12Nov 27, 1926El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoReferee refused to give a decision for "unfair tactics"
78Loss48–24–5 (1)Shuffle CallahanKO3 (10)Nov 5, 1926Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
77Loss48–23–5 (1) Mushy Callahan PTS10Sep 21, 1926Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Lost NBA light welterweight title
76Win48–22–5 (1) Georgie Levine NWS10Sep 2, 1926Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
75Win47–22–5 (1)Jimmy FinleyNWS10Aug 27, 1926Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
74Win46–22–5 (1)Georgie WardDQ2 (?)Aug 20, 1926Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
73Win45–22–5 (1)Tommy WhiteNWS10Aug 12, 1926Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
72Loss44–22–5 (1)Tommy WhitePTS10Jul 18, 1926Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
71Loss44–21–5 (1) Tommy Freeman NWS10Jun 22, 1926Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
70Loss44–20–5 (1)Jimmy FinleyNWS10May 31, 1926Cedar Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
69Win44–19–5 (1)Russie LeRoyNWS10Jan 14, 1926Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
68Loss43–19–5 (1)Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS10Nov 6, 1925Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
67Loss43–18–5 (1)Oakland Jimmy DuffyPTS10Sep 30, 1925Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
66Loss43–17–5 (1) Joe Dundee SD10Sep 24, 1925Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Loss43–16–5 (1) Willie Harmon NWS10Aug 14, 1925State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
64Win43–15–5 (1)Jimmy GillNWS10May 25, 1925Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
63Loss42–15–5 (1) Willie Harmon NWS12Apr 29, 1925Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62Loss42–14–5 (1) James "Red" Herring DQ6 (10)Mar 27, 1925Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.World light welterweight title at stake;
Both fighters claimed the title
61Loss42–13–5 (1)Joe AndersonTKO7 (10)Jul 21, 1924Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
60Win42–12–5 (1)Al Van RyanNWS10Jun 10, 1924Mizzou Park, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
59Loss41–12–5 (1) Tommy Freeman PTS15Jun 2, 1924Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
58Draw41–11–5 (1)Joe SimonichPTS10Apr 25, 1924Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
57Loss41–11–4 (1)Oakland Jimmy DuffyPTS4Apr 16, 1924Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
56Win41–10–4 (1)Bobby HarperPTS10Apr 8, 1924Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
55Loss40–10–4 (1) Lew Tendler NWS10Feb 18, 1924Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
54Win40–9–4 (1)Nate GoldmanDQ4 (10)Dec 14, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
53Win39–9–4 (1)Sid BarbarianNWS10Nov 6, 1923Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
52Win38–9–4 (1)Joe SimonichNWS10Oct 11, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
51Loss37–9–4 (1)Nate GoldmanNWS8Jul 9, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Loss37–8–4 (1) Benny Leonard TKO10 (10)May 29, 1923Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49Win37–7–4 (1)Tim DroneyKO5 (12)May 18, 1923Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Retained NBA light welterweight title
48Win36–7–4 (1)Harvey ThorpeNWS10Apr 13, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.NBA light welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
47Win35–7–4 (1)Bobby BarrettKO3 (8)Apr 2, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Win34–7–4 (1)Johnny TillmanNWS10Feb 13, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
45Win33–7–4 (1)Bud LoganNWS10Jan 30, 1923Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. NBA light welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
44Win32–7–4 (1)Tommy O'BrienNWS10Sep 11, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43Draw31–7–4 (1)Johnny TillmanNWS10Aug 29, 1922Monona Park Auditorium, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
42Win31–7–3 (1)Joe JawsonNWS10Aug 15, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41Win30–7–3 (1)Billy BurnsKO5 (?)Jul 21, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
40Win29–7–3 (1)Billy BurnsKO5 (?)Jun 30, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
39Win28–7–3 (1)Frankie WelshKO3 (?)May 15, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
38Win27–7–3 (1)Pal MoranNWS10Apr 7, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37Loss26–7–3 (1) Dave Shade KO4 (10)Mar 27, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36Win26–6–3 (1)Willie DoyleNWS10Mar 20, 1922Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
35Win25–6–3 (1)Sid BarbarianNWS10Mar 2, 1922Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34Win24–6–3 (1)Tommy NearyNWS10Oct 21, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
33Win23–6–3 (1)Jack JosephsNWS10Sep 30, 1921Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
32Loss22–6–3 (1)Neal AllisonPTS10Aug 29, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
31Win22–5–3 (1)Neal AllisonTKO9 (10)Aug 5, 1921Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
30Win21–5–3 (1)Cal DelaneyNWS10Apr 19, 1921Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
29Win20–5–3 (1)Patsy ClineNWS10Apr 7, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
28Draw19–5–3 (1)Willie JacksonPTS15Jan 7, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
27Win19–5–2 (1)Dennis O'KeefeNWS10Jan 1, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Minnesota, U.S.
26Win18–5–2 (1)Clonie TaitNWS10Dec 17, 1920Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25Loss17–5–2 (1) Jack Britton NWS10Dec 6, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win17–4–2 (1)Johnny NoyeKO4 (?)Sep 27, 1920Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
23Loss16–4–2 (1) Rocky Kansas NWS10Jun 30, 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
22Loss16–3–2 (1) Lew Tendler NWS10May 19, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21Win16–2–2 (1)Frankie SchoellNWS10Apr 17, 1920Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20Win15–2–2 (1)Barney AdairNWS10Mar 8, 1920Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
19Win14–2–2 (1)Joe WellingNWS10Feb 16, 1920Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
18Win13–2–2 (1)Cal DelaneyNWS10Feb 6, 1920Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win12–2–2 (1)Mike PaulsonNWS10Dec 15, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
16Win11–2–2 (1) Mel Coogan NWS10Nov 24, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15Win10–2–2 (1)Sailor FriedmanNWS10Nov 13, 1919Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
14Win9–2–2 (1)Mickey DonleyNWS10Oct 21, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
13Win8–2–2 (1)Charlie McCarthyKO7 (?)Oct 3, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
12Loss7–2–2 (1)Charlie O'ConnellNWS10Jun 6, 1919Royal Moose, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
11Draw7–1–2 (1)George InglePTS12May 2, 1919Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, U.S.
10Draw7–1–1 (1)Harry SchumanPTS4Apr 11, 1919Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
9Win7–1 (1)Johnny NoyeNWS10Mar 5, 1919Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
8Win6–1 (1)Eddie MoyNWS10Jan 27, 1919Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
7Win5–1 (1)Otto WallaceTKO9 (10)Jan 1, 1919Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
6Win4–1 (1)Otto WallaceNWS10Dec 9, 1918Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
5Win3–1 (1)Otto WallaceNWS3Nov 29, 1918Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
4Win2–1 (1)Knockout GormanNWS8Mar 14, 1918Illinois Theater, Ottawa, Illinois, U.S.
3ND1–1 (1)Clint FlynnND10Mar 3, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
2Loss1–1Johnny MendelsohnNWS10Jan 24, 1918Elite Rink, Milwaukee, U.S.
1Win1–0Joe HomelandTKO2 (?)Nov 6, 1917Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

See also

References and notes

  1. ↑ "Pinky Mitchell". BoxRec. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Pinky Mitchell Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. ↑ Ehrmann, Pete (April 1998), "Pinky Mitchell: The Only Fighter to Win a Title at the Ballot Box", The Ring, 77 (4): 31
  4. 1 2 Ehrmann, Pete (April 1998), "Pinky Mitchell: The Only Fighter to Win a Title at the Ballot Box", The Ring, 77 (4): 32
  5. ↑ "Pinky Mitchell Well Pleased with Treatment", Milwaukee Sentinel , pg. 14, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 16 April 1919.
  6. ↑ "Pinky Mitchell - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  7. ↑ Mullan, Harry (1987), The Great Book of Boxing, New York, New York: Crescent Books, p. 298, ISBN   0-7517-6295-4
  8. ↑ "Leonard Stops Pinky Mitchell", Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, pg. 14, 30 May 1923
  9. ↑ "Near Riot Marks Ending of Charity Affair", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 30 May 1923
  10. ↑ "Benny Leonard KO's Mitchell in the Tenth Round", The Montgomery Adviser, Montgomery, Alabama, pg. 6, 30 May 1923
  11. ↑ Leonard hit Ritchie while he was down on one knee in "Chicago Fight Ends in Riot", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 33, 30 May 1923
  12. ↑ Ehrmann, Pete (April 1998), "Pinky Mitchell: The Only Fighter to Win a Title at the Ballot Box", The Ring, 77 (4): 33
  13. ↑ Milligan, Bernard, "Callahan Wins From Mitchell", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 33, 22 September 1926
  14. ↑ "BoxRec: Pinky Mitchell".
Achievements
Inaugural Champion World Light Welterweight Champion
January 30, 1923 – September 21, 1926		Succeeded by
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