Mitchell - Johanneson mandated

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 03 Sep 2007, 10:41

Commonwealth super-featherweight champion Kevin Mitchell looks set for a chance to win the British title.

The undefeated 22-year-old has been nominated to face current champion Carl Johanneson before the end of January.

Purse bids have been called for the fight.

Unbeaten in 24, Mitchell also holds the IBF and WBO Intercontinental titles at 130 pounds and is widely regarded as one of the best talents in the country.

He was an ABA champion at just 18, and has blazed a formidable trail since turning professional.

Johanneson turned in an impressive display to widely out-point Ricky Burns earlier this year, but has since lost to Leva Kirakosyan.

It was the repeat of a 2004 reverse.

Both defeats were by stoppage, the second in a challenge for the European title.

The 29-year-old, 26-3, began his career in America before returning to his native Yorkshire.

Meanwhile Mitchell is set to fight at the Nottingham Arena on October 6.

Time for Kevin to step up yet???? I feckin hope so cuz this would be a cracker

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 03 Sep 2007, 16:44

Johansson would certainly test the chin of Mitchell, if it survives then I think Kevin will himself be too powerful.

fatton · Post by **fatton** » 04 Sep 2007, 17:37

good scrap this, hope it happens. Whether Warren bids for this fight or not for Mitchell will tell us a lot about his confidence in him.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 05 Sep 2007, 05:00

I think Mitchell has the better chin.

1southpaw · Post by **1southpaw** » 05 Sep 2007, 11:21

Max Molyneux wrote:I think Mitchell has the better chin.

mitchell will get ko,d as soon as he gets court flush

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 05 Sep 2007, 11:52

I'd go for Kevin in this...

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 05 Sep 2007, 11:58

I'd pick Johanneson, its definately a fight I'd like to see. Will Frank and his trainer let him off the leash though???

This reminds me abit of a Enzo-Haye fight at 9 stone 4, I doubt think the judges will be needed whichever way it goes

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 05 Sep 2007, 11:58

People moan about Khan not stepping but Mitchells step up has been a long time coming. His defense is wide open so he needs a decent chin. This could be a decent domestic war that would be pretty entertaining while it lasted

ebeneezer · Post by **ebeneezer** » 06 Sep 2007, 01:15

Max Molyneux wrote:I think Mitchell has the better chin.

Based on what?

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 06 Sep 2007, 04:03

Exactly, when Mitchell fights someone who can hit like Kirakosyan then we can make a comparison as to who has the better chin.

And due to that it's hard to pick a winner, you'd think they both have the power to hurt each other. I'd maybe slightly favour Mitchell as I think we've seen how far Carl can go but like Fatton said, whether or not SN take this fight should tell us a bit about how far they think Kevin can go

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 06 Sep 2007, 04:20

Carl needs to get his head right , and sort out a proper training set up before even thinking about going ahead with this fight.
His training for the bout against Kirakosyan was awful, the Ingles did what they could, but they were never given enough time to get him in the right condition.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 06 Sep 2007, 04:42

The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 06 Sep 2007, 05:02

Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.

Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 06 Sep 2007, 05:04

Chambers2 wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.
Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though

He takes enough flush shots to make a case for a decent chin though.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 06 Sep 2007, 05:07

Max Molyneux wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.
Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though
He takes enough flush shots to make a case for a decent chin though.

I'm reserving my judgement til someone like Carl has clipped him, but its right what you're saying he has come thru some decent punches (from small punchers)

TheGoods · Post by **TheGoods** » 06 Sep 2007, 11:13

Anyone know the story behind Carl's training for his last fight? Something was clearly amiss and I heard he didn't train with the Ingles until just days before the fight. They looked tight as can be before, during and after the Burns fight so I have always wondered what went on. Anyone?

ebeneezer · Post by **ebeneezer** » 06 Sep 2007, 16:56

Max Molyneux wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.
Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though
He takes enough flush shots to make a case for a decent chin though.

No it doesn't. Why do you try to argue about something that you clearly have little understanding of?

Carl was walking through flush shots easily when he was fighting Burns, Feintola, Corcaran and other non punchers but the same punches from Kirakosyan had him all over the place.

When Mitchell fights a serious puncher of the level of Kirakosyan and walks through his punches then get back to us.

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 06 Sep 2007, 18:27

TheGoods wrote:Anyone know the story behind Carl's training for his last fight? Something was clearly amiss and I heard he didn't train with the Ingles until just days before the fight. They looked tight as can be before, during and after the Burns fight so I have always wondered what went on. Anyone?

too much weight coming off in too short a period of time, training schedules should be policed by the actual trainers, not fighters doing their own thing then turning up and bluffing their fitness !!

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 07 Sep 2007, 03:01

Mitchell in a relative easy stroll.

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 07 Sep 2007, 03:33

Chambers2 wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.
Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though

If anyone used to post on boxingtalk.com, you may remember there was a poster called mayorgaisdangerous who coined this phrase - he will be so pleased it finally caught on!

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 07 Sep 2007, 04:36

dbf wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:The fact that Mitchell has taken alot of flush shots and hasn't gone down.
Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though
If anyone used to post on boxingtalk.com, you may remember there was a poster called mayorgaisdangerous who coined this phrase - he will be so pleased it finally caught on!

I used to post on there, thats must be where I've unwittingly picked up the phrase

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 07 Sep 2007, 07:41

Yep, an excellent mandatory match by the BBBof C.

Carl's a very worthy British champion who still might make an impact higher up, but I'm enjoying seeing the trend of good quality British champions returning to defend their Londsdale belt after falling short after challenging for higher honours. As is the case here, it could be a real belter.

Agree that it's high time Mitchell stepped up and this is the perfect opportunity.

Horse · Post by **Horse** » 07 Sep 2007, 08:03

ebeneezer wrote:
Max Molyneux wrote:
Chambers2 wrote: Hes only fought pigeon-punchers though
He takes enough flush shots to make a case for a decent chin though.
No it doesn't. Why do you try to argue about something that you clearly have little understanding of?

Carl was walking through flush shots easily when he was fighting Burns, Feintola, Corcaran and other non punchers but the same punches from Kirakosyan had him all over the place.

When Mitchell fights a serious puncher of the level of Kirakosyan and walks through his punches then get back to us.

Carl wasn't walking through Burns' shots, Carl was stung a number of times and it seemed he might get in trouble.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 07 Sep 2007, 08:07

If it wasn't for Carl getting thrashed last time out, SN would never have considered letting him anywhere near Mitchell.

Now it looks a winnable fight for KM, maybe, but SN will still be a bit nervous about taking this - great fight though.