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Byron Mitchell

For the American soccer player, see Byron Mitchell (soccer).
Byron Mitchell
Born
Byron Deangelo-Tarone Mitchell

(1973-10-31) October 31, 1973 (age 51)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Other namesThe Hammer from Bama
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
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.

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 fights 29 wins 11 losses
By knockout 22 9
By decision 7 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 29–11–1 Michael Seals TKO 1 (8) 2012-12-08 The Grand Ballroom, Norcross, Georgia, U.S. For vacant WBC-USA cruiserweight title
40 Loss 29–10–1 Andrzej Fonfara TKO 3 (10) 2012-03-16 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Loss 29–9–1 Dawid Kostecki KO 4 (10) 2011-12-03 Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, Poland For WBA Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
38 Win 29–8–1 Shannon Miller KO 2 (6) 2011-11-22 New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37 Loss 28–8–1 Zsolt Erdei TKO 6 (10) 2011-06-04 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Loss 28–7–1 Luis Garcia TKO 2 (10) 2010-11-06 University Arena, Limerick, Ireland
35 Loss 28–6–1 Otis Griffin TKO 8 (12) 2010-05-07 Oheka Castle, Huntington, New York, U.S. For vacant USBA light-heavyweight title
34 Win 28–5–1 David Telesco TKO 2 (8) 2009-10-21 Hilton Rye Town Hotel, Rye Brook, New York, U.S.
33 Loss 27–5–1 Beibut Shumenov TKO 4 (12) 2009-05-09 Stadium Khadjimukan, Shymkent, Kazakhstan For vacant IBA light-heavyweight title
32 Win 27–4–1 Zach Walters RTD 6 (12) 2009-02-20 Convention Center, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Won vacant NABA-USA light-heavyweight title
31 Win 26–4–1 Etianne Whitaker TKO 1 (8) 2008-11-15 Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
30 Loss 25–4–1 Richard Hall TKO 4 (8) 2007-11-21 Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
29 Loss 25–3–1 Joe Calzaghe TKO 2 (12) 2003-06-28 Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. For WBO super-middleweight title
28 Loss 25–2–1 Sven Ottke SD 12 (12) 2003-03-15 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany For WBA (Super) & IBF super-middleweight titles
27 Win 25–1–1 Julio César Green TKO 4 (12) 2002-07-27 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA super-middleweight title
26 Win 24–1–1 Manny Siaca SD 12 (12) 2001-09-29 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBA super-middleweight title
25 Win 23–1–1 Manny Siaca TKO 12 (12) 2001-03-03 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBA super-middleweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Anton Robinson UD 10 (10) 2001-02-03 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23 Win 21–1–1 Vinson Durham UD 10 (10) 2000-09-16 Civic Center, Ozark, Alabama, U.S.
22 Loss 20–1–1 Bruno Girard UD 12 (12) 2000-04-08 Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Lost WBA super-middleweight title
21 Draw 20–0–1 Bruno Girard SD 12 (12) 1999-12-11 Grand Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S. Retained WBA super-middleweight title
20 Win 20–0 Frankie Liles TKO 11 (12) 1999-06-12 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S. Won WBA super-middleweight title
19 Win 19–0 Carlos Sanabria KO 3 (10) 1999-03-06 U.M. Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Michael Gordon TKO 1 (6) 1998-08-28 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Adam Garland TKO 1 (10) 1998-05-30 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Arthur Willis KO 1 (8) 1998-01-31 The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Guy Stanford TKO 1 (?) 1997-12-13 Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Octavian Stoica PTS 8 (8) 1997-10-14 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
13 Win 13–0 Charles Towns KO 2 (8) 1997-09-11 The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Orlando Wiet PTS 8 (8) 1997-07-08 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
11 Win 11–0 Arthur Willis KO 7 (8) 1997-05-31 The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Guy Stanford TKO 1 (?) 1997-04-19 Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Zaurbek Khetagurov UD 6 (6) 1997-04-01 Marseille, France
8 Win 8–0 Joe Potts TKO 1 (6) 1997-02-22 The Theatre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Leon Shavers KO 1 (4) 1996-11-30 Latin Club, Sterling, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Vince Foster TKO 1 (6) 1996-11-15 Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Tony Golden UD 6 (6) 1996-10-18 Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Patrick Hutchinson TKO 1 (4) 1996-10-11 Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Leon Shavers KO 1 (4) 1996-09-24 Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Robert Cameron TKO 1 (4) 1996-08-23 Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Tyrone Bledsoe KO 2 (?) 1996-06-25 Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

See also

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
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