Boxing: Mitchell grinds out fighting win
Kevin Mitchell beat John Murray in the eighth round.
LONDON:
Kevin Mitchell beat John Murray in the eighth round following an impressive performance to become the new WBO inter-continental lightweight champion. Murray came forward relentlessly, head down as is his trademark, while Mitchell displayed superior footwork and timing, showing a frequent willingness to stand his ground when questions were asked. In the end, Mitchell came through a huge test of his mental resolve to inflict a first defeat on Murray, who ended the fight heavily bruised. “This is Mitchell back,” said a triumphant Mitchell. “I’m listening to my corner, perfect, world champion is next. I’m not here to mess around. I lost my last fight, which I felt bad about, now I’m not messing around — I’m flying.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 18th, 2011.
Kevin Mitchell beat John Murray in the eighth round following an impressive performance to become the new WBO inter-continental lightweight champion. Murray came forward relentlessly, head down as is his trademark, while Mitchell displayed superior footwork and timing, showing a frequent willingness to stand his ground when questions were asked. In the end, Mitchell came through a huge test of his mental resolve to inflict a first defeat on Murray, who ended the fight heavily bruised. “This is Mitchell back,” said a triumphant Mitchell. “I’m listening to my corner, perfect, world champion is next. I’m not here to mess around. I lost my last fight, which I felt bad about, now I’m not messing around — I’m flying.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 18th, 2011.