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Kenny Mitchell

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Kenny Mitchell
Born (1960-02-07) February 7, 1960 (age 64)
Other namesMachine Gun
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins22
Wins by KO5
Losses15
Draws3

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

Amateur career

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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

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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

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40 fights 22 wins 15 losses
By knockout 5 4
By decision 17 9
By disqualification 0 2
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Loss 22–15–3 Erik Morales TKO 2 (12) 1995-12-18 Tijuana, Mexico For NABF super-bantamweight title
39 Loss 22–14–3 Johnny Bredahl PTS 8 (8) 1995-03-17 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
38 Loss 22–13–3 Angel Manfredy PTS 6 (6) 1994-08-09 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
37 Win 22–12–3 Jose Luis Gonzales UD 6 (6) 1994-06-17 Jasper, Tennessee, U.S.
36 Loss 21–12–3 Welcome Ncita KO 2 (10) 1994-02-19 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
35 Win 21–11–3 Miguel Torres PTS 6 (6) 1993-09-23 Biloxi Belle Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
34 Loss 20–11–3 Enrique Jupiter TKO 4 (?) 1992-12-05 Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
33 Loss 20–10–3 Juan Valencia DQ 4 (?) 1992-05-22 Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
32 Loss 20–9–3 Tracy Harris Patterson TKO 8 (12) 1990-04-19 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. For NABF super-bantamweight title
31 Loss 20–8–3 Valerio Nati DQ 4 (12) 1989-12-09 Teramo, Italy Lost WBO super-bantamweight title
30 Win 20–7–3 Simon Skosana UD 12 (12) 1989-09-09 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Retained WBO super-bantamweight title
29 Win 19–7–3 Julio Gervacio UD 12 (12) 1989-04-29 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won inaugural WBO super-bantamweight title
28 Win 18–7–3 Roland Gomez UD 12 (12) 1989-02-13 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained USBA bantamweight title
27 Win 17–7–3 Gilberto Contreras RTD 8 (12) 1988-07-13 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained USBA bantamweight title
26 Win 16–7–3 Gaby Canizales SD 12 (12) 1988-03-25 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. Won USBA bantamweight title
25 Loss 15–7–3 Luigi Camputaro PTS 10 (10) 1987-11-27 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
24 Draw 15–6–3 Lucilo Nolasco TD 8 (10) 1986-08-13 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
23 Loss 15–6–2 Jesus Salud SD 10 (10) 1986-04-21 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
22 Win 15–5–2 Tony Montoya TKO 1 (10) 1986-02-10 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
21 Win 14–5–2 Jeff Whaley TKO 8 (10) 1986-01-13 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
20 Loss 13–5–2 Julian Solís UD 10 (10) 1984-12-08 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
19 Win 13–4–2 Pedro Alindato SD 12 (12) 1984-09-13 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant New York State bantamweight title
18 Draw 12–4–2 Pedro Alindato PTS 8 (8) 1984-01-15 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Loss 12–4–1 Mike Ayala UD 12 (12) 1983-04-29 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. For NABF super-bantamweight title
16 Loss 12–3–1 Lenny Valdez UD 10 (10) 1983-01-27 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 12–2–1 Jeff Roberts UD 8 (8) 1982-10-23 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 11–2–1 Kelvin Seabrooks MD 10 (10) 1982-07-17 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Draw 10–2–1 Gaybon Yekiso PTS 8 (8) 1982-04-26 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
12 Win 10–2 Robert Mullins UD 10 (10) 1982-03-05 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Loss 9–2 Derrik Holmes MD 10 (10) 1982-01-07 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Angel Marrero UD 8 (8) 1981-10-31 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Carlos Bejarano PTS 8 (8) 1981-10-03 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Adan Uribe UD 6 (6) 1981-07-21 Golden Hall, San Diego, California, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Ian Clyde PTS 6 (6) 1981-06-11 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Jose Panulaya TKO 6 (8) 1981-06-05 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
5 Loss 4–1 Mario Savala UD 6 (6) 1981-05-08 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Mario Cortez TKO 4 (?) 1981-04-17 Stockton, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 James Manning SD 8 (8) 1981-03-26 Multnomah County Expo Center, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Nestor Obregon PTS 8 (8) 1981-02-12 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Mario Savala MD 6 (6) 1981-01-13 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  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.
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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