Mitchell holds the record for defenses in the jr Lightweight Division (12). He also captured the IBF title after the WBA stripped him for fighting (and beating) Tony Lopez. In his entire career MItchell only lost once, and he was undoubtedly the greatest fighter South Africa ever produced. Moreover, because of that country's then apartheid policies, Mitchell was forced to take his act on the road, making every one of his defenses in the other guy's back yard against not only his opponent, but hostile crowds and arguably hostile judges.
2006-07-23 15:49:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Bear in mind that a lot of 'great' fighters refused to fight Mitchell because he was South African. He beat everyone they put in front of him. He would've beaten Azumah Nelson. No question.
2006-07-24 09:00:36 · update #1
Okay, there are other fighters more worthy of contention. Who?
2006-07-26 14:49:34 · update #2
Absolutely 40+ wins 1 loss 3 draws 21 KO's !
2006-07-27 07:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Brent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brian Mitchell. They say its too easy to use the term great. Yes his record is commendable but let's face it he will have to wait in line before they recommend him. There other fighters who are more worthy of contention.
2006-07-26 20:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not just your record that makes you great. The other determinant is how many other good/great fighter you defeat in their prime.
2006-07-24 13:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do, because he was GREAT!!
2006-07-26 00:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know
2006-07-28 02:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by killer/sniper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋