Pinky Mitchell

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Real nameMyron Herbert Mitchell
Nickname(s)Pinky
Weight(s) light welterweight
Nationality American
Born(1899-01-01)January 1, 1899
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedMarch 11, 1976(1976-03-11) (aged 77)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights83
Wins44
Wins 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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Benny Leonard was an American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked 8th on The Ring magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years" and placed 7th in ESPN's "50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time". In 2005, the International Boxing Research Organization ranked Leonard as the #1 lightweight, and #8 best pound-for-pound fighter of all time. Statistical website BoxRec rates Leonard as the 2nd best lightweight ever, while The Ring magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #2. Boxing historian Bert Sugar placed him 6th in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charley White</span> English boxer

Charley White who was born Charles Anchowitz on 25 March 1891 in Liverpool, England was considered one of the best boxers of his era. White fought from 1906 until 1923. He made one ill-fated comeback attempt in 1930, but was ignominiously TKOed by Henry Perlick, a nondescript fighter who would not have stood a chance against White in his prime. White boxed in the United States for his entire career making his home in Chicago at the age of seven. Under current rules, his championship bouts with Willie Ritchie and Freddie Welsh, where he dealt more blows would have had him winning the bouts on points and taking the world lightweight championship, but when he fought only a knockout would have allowed him to win the match and the title. In 1958, Nat Fleischer, publisher of The Ring magazine rated Charley White the tenth greatest lightweight of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lou Ambers</span> American boxer

Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio, a.k.a. Lou Ambers, was an American World Lightweight boxing champion who fought from 1932 to 1941. Ambers fought many other boxing greats, such as Henry Armstrong and Tony Canzoneri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ike Williams</span> American boxer

Isiah "Ike" Williams was a former professional boxer. He was also a lightweight world boxing champion. He took the World Lightweight Championship in April 1945 and made eight successful defenses of the title against six different fighters prior to losing the championship to Jimmy Carter in 1951. Williams was known for his great right hand, and was named to The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time as well as The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year for 1948. Williams was The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year for 1948, was inducted into The Ring Boxing Hall of Fame, and was an inaugural 1990 inductee to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pete Latzo</span> American boxer

Pete Latzo was an American boxer who held the World Welterweight Championship from 1926 to 1927.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vince Dundee</span> American boxer

Vince Dundee, born Vincenzo Lazzara in Sicily, became the New York State Athletic Commission world middleweight champion when he defeated reigning champion Lou Brouillard on October 30, 1933. His title was also recognized by the National Boxing Association (NBA). He was the younger brother of former welterweight world champion of boxing, Joe Dundee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Dundee</span> American boxer

Salvatore Lazzara, better known by his boxing alias Joe Dundee, was an American boxer. He was the brother of Middleweight Champion Vince Dundee. During his career, he was recognized as the World Welterweight Champion from 1927-9. Dundee's managers included Max Waxman, and Charles Johnston, and his trainer was Heinie Blaustein. He was the older brother of former middleweight world champion of boxing, Vince Dundee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Britton</span> American boxer (1885–1962)

Jack Britton was an American boxer who was the first three-time world welterweight boxing champion. Born William J. Breslin in Clinton, New York, his professional career lasted for 25 years beginning in 1905. He holds the world record for the number of title bouts fought in a career with 37, many against his arch-rival Ted "Kid" Lewis, against whom he fought 20 times. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Britton as the No. 6 ranked welterweight of all time while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at No. 3. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1960 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a first-class member in 1990.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mushy Callahan</span> American boxer

Mushy Callahan was the 1926–1930 light welterweight world champion of boxing. After retiring from boxing in 1932, Callahan refereed hundreds of matches, and he had a 30-year career in Hollywood, taking small roles in movies, most with boxing themes, as well as working as a stuntman, trainer and boxing adviser on movie sets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lew Tendler</span> American boxer

"Lefty" Lew Tendler was an American boxer. He is generally considered one of the best boxers to never have won a world title, though he was a top rated contender for both the world light and welterweight championships.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gorilla Jones</span> American boxer (1906–1982)

William Landon Jones (1906–1982) known as "Gorilla" Jones, was an American boxer who held the NBA Middleweight Boxing Championship of the World. Although he was nicknamed "Gorilla" for his exceptional reach, Jones is to be distinguished from the original "Gorilla Jones", who campaigned from 1913 to 1924 and held the World Colored Welterweight title. Jones was never knocked out. He had 52 knockouts out of his 101 wins, with over 141 total fights. He was posthumously inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Red Herring</span> American boxer

James Bryan Herring, also known as Red Herring, was an American boxer, who claimed the world light welterweight championship in 1925.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willie Harmon</span> American boxer

Willie Harmon,, was an American boxer in the welterweight division. Harmon was a top welterweight contender for a number of years in the mid-1920s. He was ranked as the #6 welterweight in the world for 1925 by The Ring magazine.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rube Ferns</span> American boxer

Rube Ferns was an American boxer of the early 20th century. Nicknamed "The Kansas Rube", he held the World Welterweight Championship in 1900 and 1901. He was formidable and scrappy with a good punch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dixie Kid</span> American boxer (1883–1934)

Aaron Lister Brown, known professionally as the Dixie Kid, was an American boxer. He was a controversial contender for the World Welterweight Boxing Championship in April 1904.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jackie Fields</span> American boxer

Jackie Fields was an American professional boxer who won the World Welterweight Championship twice. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Fields as the #19 ranked welterweight of all-time. Fields was elected to the United Savings-Helms Hall of Boxing Fame in 1972, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Silver (boxer)</span> American boxer

Jack Silver was a Navy Pacific Fleet Champion around 1921, a Pacific Coast Lightweight boxing Champion in 1924 and a contender for the Pacific Coast Welterweight Championship in 1926.

Tommy Freeman was an American professional boxer who competed in the 1920s and 1930s. He won the welterweight world championship on September 5, 1930, when he defeated reigning champion Young Jack Thompson. He lost the title to Thompson the following year, on April 14, 1931. Remarkably, the majority of his recorded wins were by knockout, and his losses were few, at under ten percent of his total fights.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Sullivan (boxer)</span> American boxer (1897–1979)

Steve "Kid" Sullivan was an American boxer who took the World Jr. Lightweight Title against Johnny Dundee on June 20, 1924, at the Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn, New York, in a ten round points decision. Andy Neiderreiter, Joe Sarno, and Paddy Roche served as his managers during his career.

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