Comments Thread For: Seth Mitchell: Three or Four Away From The Klitschkos

[Tobi.G]

I dont kno about this guy he has no defense, no body movement too slow for the klits

Yes he has to improve his defense but hes pretty fast for a 240 pounder!
I was suprised how fast he is and hes really a likeable humble guy, i like what he said in that interview. With this attidute he can go far. And in 2013 maybe both Klitschkos are retired, Vitali for shure. And there will be a vacant title when Vitali retires. And there is Povetkin who is also a WBA champion. I think Mitchell should challenge Povetkin in 2012.

[Dudley]

great guy allot of positives. But he needs to run the gauntlent with the likes of Areolla, grant, and a few other lack luster stars who have varied difficulties to hurdle and then prove he get's a shot at any one of the Klitchko's. He should be still learning how to fight. and they shouldn't try to rush him into it especially after 4 fights. Way way to soon! You want him to win and keep it.

I'd like to note, he is good from what we have seen, but he is not the next great American heavyweight until he's faced some serious competitive competition. As of right now, He's dead man walking vs klits.

[Tobi.G]

great guy allot of positives. But he needs to run the gauntlent with the likes of Areolla, grant, and a few other lack luster stars who have varied difficulties to hurdle and then prove he get's a shot at any one of the Klitchko's. He should be still learning how to fight. and they shouldn't try to rush him into it especially after 4 fights. Way way to soon! You want him to win and keep it.

I'd like to note, he is good from what we have seen, but he is not the next great American heavyweight until he's faced some serious competitive competition. As of right now, He's dead man walking vs klits.

Hes 29 and had already 24 pro fights. After 4 more fights against solid opposition he should be ready, if not he never will be. Just as Povetkin will never be ready for the Klitschkos, but thats already clear.

[b Murphington]

great guy allot of positives. But he needs to run the gauntlent with the likes of Areolla, grant, and a few other lack luster stars who have varied difficulties to hurdle and then prove he get's a shot at any one of the Klitchko's. He should be still learning how to fight. and they shouldn't try to rush him into it especially after 4 fights. Way way to soon! You want him to win and keep it.

I'd like to note, he is good from what we have seen, but he is not the next great American heavyweight until he's faced some serious competitive competition. As of right now, He's dead man walking vs klits.

yea 4 fights isn't enough i dont think, try maybe 6 or 7, give him at least 2 or maybe 3 more years of fighting top ranked contenders, i mean the guy's never seen past 8 rounds and ur gonna put in against wlad? i would like to see him fight arreola, since they have the same kinda style and are roughly the same size, he needs to face quality opposition, cuz he hasn't had any yet to speak of, i say fight arreola, grant, chambers, adamek, dimitrenko just cuz he's tall, and maybe the british champ fury

[Mikhnienko]

By James Slater: Fans are buzzing about unbeaten 29-year-old heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell right now (myself included). Fresh off his impressive, important stoppage win over the previously unstopped Timur Ibragimov, “Mayhem” sure has a bright future.

Now in a position to be moved towards facing the top-rated guys of the heavyweight division, Team-Mitchell must keep the momentum going. Mitchell is still a work in progress, therefore he shouldn’t be moved too fast too soon, yet at the same time he must not go backwards.

Here, in no particular order, I list five fighters who I think would make great opponents for Mitchell, 24-0-1(18) in the coming months:

1: Michael Grant. Grant, 48-4(36) is big, powerful and experienced. Coming off stoppage wins over Tye Fields and, last time out, Frans Botha, the 39-year-old veteran would be a perfect test for the emerging Mitchell.

2: Franklin Lawrence. Lawrence, 17-2-2(12) is a dangerous fighter who is capable of asking most any fighter a few tough questions. A fringe contender, the 36-year-old has enjoyed some fine form recently (wins over Jason Estrada and Lance Whitaker) and he would give Mitchell a decent test.

3: Samuel Peter. Peter, 34-5(27) has been on the downside as of late (stoppage losses to Wladimir Klitschko, which was expected, and to Robert Helenuis last time out), yet “The Nigerian Nightmare” remains a hard puncher who can always be dangerous. If Mitchell were to take a shot or two from the 31-year-old and come on to win, we would have a better idea about how good “Mayhem’s” chin is.

4: Monte Barrett. Barrett, 35-9-2(20) is as experienced as they come, and the 40-year-old known as “Two Gunz” has recently given his career a shot in the arm by way of a points win over David Tua. Barrett is aiming higher than facing a prospect (Monte reportedly wants a shot at a Klitschko), but if the money were right, who knows, maybe Barrett would agree to face Mitchell. The young fighter would probably learn a few things if he fought Barrett.

5: Tyson Fury. This one is unlikely to happen seeing as how both heavies are young, promising talents. Still, Fury, 17-0(12) against Mitchell would certainly prove a huge hit with the fans. A risky fight for both, the winner would earn more fans, while the loser would be young enough to be able to come again. Fury is set to have his U.S debut next spring, it would be great if the managers of both fighters agreed to this match-up.

See Oscar Rivas stop Greer in Montreal this weekend? That guy is a legit prospect, Mitchell is just a hypejob.

[TaurusJ27]

He should fight on espn's friday night fights next year also for more exposure.

[Tobi.G]

See Oscar Rivas stop Greer in Montreal this weekend? That guy is a legit prospect, Mitchell is just a hypejob.

Oscar who?? I havent seen an american HW talent like Mitchell in years. He will go far if he has no glas jaw and improves his defence a bit.

[Daddy T]

It all depends on the fights. 4 or 5 would be plenty if they were against say chambers/arreolia followed by grant/Fury followed by Chisora/Perez followed by helenius/Potevkin or something like that. 4 or 5 fights will not be enough if they are against bums with as many losses as wins where he will learn nothing.

[jimmy1569]

Wtf is all this bs LATELY about fighters being ready for a Klitschko next year.. if you're not READY now... you were never ready before & you won't be ready later.. enough with th e excuses & or prebout boasts.. for once someone get into the ring with them & actually bring it & put there money where there mouths are... 90% of the freakin' division needs a tuneup or 2 before facing them... i'll tell you one fighter who doesn't need a tuneup & that is Evander Freakin' Holyfield.. he's the ONLY one even remotely capable of beating a Klitschko brother because he's the ONLY one active & with the pedigree to do so & you all know it.

[Mikhnienko]

Oscar who?? I havent seen an american HW talent like Mitchell in years. He will go far if he has no glas jaw and improves his defence a bit.

Funny. He's a HW prospect who doesn't look like a failed football player who took up the sport a few years ago. Oscar Rivas is promising, Mitchell's hype is just sad.