(This record is no longer being updated as of Jun 5, 2011)
Mitchell turned professional in 1996 and won the World Boxing Association Super Middleweight title 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 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.
Later in 2003, 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 then on the receiving end of 26 unanswered punches and was stopped.
Mitchell retired after the fight, then after more than four years away from the pro game returned to the ring in 2007.
Nickname:
Gator / Slama from 'Bama
Byron Mitchell
Born
Oct 31, 1973
Age
39
Height
5′ 11½″
Reach
71"
Head Trainers
Al Bonani
Stance
Orthodox
Style
Division
Light Heavyweight
Years Active
1996-2003; 2007-PRESENT
Record
28
7
1
NC
0
KOs
21
KO%
58%
Origin
Dothan, AL USAProfile
Facts
Knocked down Joe Calzaghe prior to getting knocked out later in the round
Major World Titles
WBA Super Middleweight
1999-2000
WBA Super Middleweight
2001-03
Significant Wins
TKO 4 Julio Cesar Green - 2002
SD 12 Manny Siaca - 2001
TKO 12 Manny Siaca 2001
TKO 11 Frankie Liles - 1999
Significant Loses
TKO 4 Beibut Shumenov - 2009
TKO 4 Richard Hall - 2007
TKO 2 Joe Calzaghe - 2003
SD 12 Sven Ottke - 2003
UD 12 Bruno Girard - 2000
Quotes
1996 National Golden Gloves middleweight champion