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Charles Watson Mitchell (24 November 1861-3 April 1918) was an English world heavyweight boxing title contender and lightweight champion. Professional career. Mitchell was born on 24 November, 1861 in the city of Birmingham, England. Mitchell had exceptional ability at using London Prize Ring Rules to his advantage.
10 de jul. de 2014 · Died: 1918-04-02 (Age:56) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 175cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Division: Middleweight. Managers: Pony Moore; Billy Thompson. Charley Mitchell (sometimes spelled "Charlie") was a crafty, feisty, scrappy competitor and one of the hardest hitters for his size the ring has ever known.
Mitchell challenged new heavyweight champion Jim Corbett in 1894, and was KO'd in the third. Mitchell boxed standouts such as William Sheriff, Jake Kilrain, Billy Edwards and Jem Mace before retiring in 1894. He died April 3, 1918 in Brighton, England. Born: Nov. 24, 1861. Died: April 3, 1918.
Charley Mitchell est un boxeur anglais né le 24 novembre 1861 à Birmingham et mort le 3 avril 1918 . Biographie. Boxeur professionnel de 1877 à 1896, il a combattu à la fois selon les règles du London Prize Ring et celles du Marquis de Queensberry en poids moyens puis en poids lourds.
This bout was promoted as the Heavyweight Championship of England, the men wore six ounce gloves and fought two minute rounds. Mace was very critical of Mitchell and other British heavyweights so Mitchell fought him to shut him up. Police intervened. Birmingham Daily Post (Birmingham, England), Saturday, February 8, 1890. 1887-07-28.
Charles Watson Mitchell (born 24 November 1861 in Birmingham, England — died 3 April 1918) was a world heavyweight boxing title contender. Professional career Mitchell had exceptional ability at using London Prize Ring Rules to his advantage.
Other articles where Charley Mitchell is discussed: John L. Sullivan: …was with the English pugilist Charley Mitchell at Chantilly, Oise, Fr., March 10, 1888; it ended as a draw after 39 rounds. In addition, Sullivan declined to fight the great Australian black heavyweight Peter Jackson. From 1878 to 1905 Sullivan had 35 bouts, winning 31, of which 16 were by…
