Did mitchell get old overnight?

There were plenty of question marks put on Kostya Tszyu before the fight regarding his age, but let's not forget Sharmba Mitchell is 34 years old himself. Not many boxers that rely on their slickness are still at the top of their game at that age. I'm not trying to make excuses for Mitchell or taking anything away from Kostya, he was brilliant, but it was rather surprising that he was able to land so early and so frequently. It was also surprising that Mitchell was wobble-legged as soon as he copped his first punch. Is their any chance that he got old overnight in this fight? One thing's for sure, he did better on one leg than he did on two

Comments (20)

NAB

Mitchell still looked quite slick, I just think Tszyu knew what to expect, was super sharp & landed a great punch early. He doesn't like being cut either.

21y ago

guru

most of us had noticed that mitchell had been moving less, sitting down on his punches more and thus, getting hit more often... which played right into tszyu's hands...

21y ago

jabsRstiff

Every time I pick against Tszyu, that mofo come out & gives a dynamite performance. I can't believe how good this guy looked after such a long layoff. I certainly didn't expect him to be so sharp, & so accurate....especially that early in the fight. Mitchell didn't "get old"....he got thrashed by a SUPERIOR fighter who was ON ! Tszyu rockets up near the top of the lb4lb rankings. I'd say this was the single most impressive performance of the year. I hope Kostya's injuries aren't nagging ones. The sport needs this guy to keep fighting. Especially with ALL of these great potential fights at 140.

21y ago

kinghit

tzsu too good

21y ago

MikeHunt

All those ko's he had in between his fights with Kosta didn't mean aquat did they? Whatever credibility he built up in those fights was ruined about as fast as he was KO'd.

21y ago

FistoftheDallasStar

I agree ... Sharmba was just outclassed. It's really takes an exceptional fighter to be able to come back from a one sided loss like the one Sharmba took the first time they fought. He just doesn't have the type of style to be able to beat Tszyu.

21y ago

abdiel2k3

without question Shamba will regret his choice to try to stand and fight with tszyu he will always regret that he didnt box he tryed to prove he was tough enough to take kostas power and proved he couldnt and that he isnt smart enough to recognize when he is fighting with the wrong strategy Great performance by kosta after almost 2yrs off

21y ago

restless_438

tzsyu is just a much better fighter, simple

21y ago

Sweet_Dick_Willy

yes he did...when Tszyu started landing the right!!! LOL! Funny who Sharmba had been active and beating journeymen like Tackie and Stewart and was considered the uncrowned champion going into the fight, and because he gets owned it means he got 'old". Did the poster of this topic see Kostya's punches and his form. He was amazing. To chalk this up to possibly being Sharmba, THE NO. 1 CONTENDER, getting old is lame

21y ago

INFAMOUZ

yes he did...when Tszyu started landing the right!!!

21y ago

RussianArm

He shouldn't have fought his tune-up fight against a no-name no talent opponent. He didn't train properly and did not fight good competition.

21y ago

m00ks

he fought like an amateure. His legs looked nervous when he got hit clean. I saw no boxing skills....none.

21y ago

Mr_Untouchable

Did mitchell get old overnight? No he didn't get old, he just finally got what he asked for...

21y ago

Moon

Mitchell fought a stupid fight and paid the price. Just watched the fight replay and figure Nick54 rapped it up pretty tightly (above). Mitchell looked pensive. Was that little kitty kat paw of a jab supposed to keep Kostya on the outside? It looked like something the "Lazy" version of Lennox Lewis would offer. Couple that with a complete lack of mobility and the KO was inevitable. We can give Kostya some praise, 'cause he looked prepared and ready to take on the world. But, let's be smart about this too. The Sharmba who showed up last night and fought that stupid fight was custom-made for Kostya.

21y ago

patto1984

no Bitchell got OWNED overnite!!!!!!!! GO KOSTYA!!!

21y ago

tracylee

Sharmba isnt old....he won his last 5 fight's before the rematch with Tszyu. Kostya isnt usually known as a fast starter (last night was kinda new for him in a way) but he's always been known for his power! I was amazed that Mitchell kept getting back up and lasted as long as he did. Sharmba didnt fight the smartest fight I've seen him in yet either. I got the impression that he was too eager, too excited to finally be getting that fight he's been after almost 4 yr's. and he really didnt execute the same plan he usually does. Add that to Kostyas power and accuracy and I think it's more about that than anybody being old...just my opinion :o

21y ago

The_Fix

mitchell still has a future in the sport and is not old. kosta just fought the better fight and showed that he belongs at the top of his division.

21y ago

Eyeh8you

http://www.boxingscene.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=5998

21y ago

Neuraxis

No Tszyu is just the better fighter. Mitchell aint the first guy who couldn't take Tszyu's punch. And he's not going to be the last guy who couldn't take Tszyu's punch either.

21y ago

Sir_Jose

No Tszyu is just the better fighter. Mitchell aint the first guy who couldn't take Tszyu's punch.

21y ago