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Real name	Sharmba David Mitchell
Nickname(s)	Little Big Man
Rated at	Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight
Height	5 ft 7 in
Reach	72 in
Nationality	American
Born	(1970-08-27) August 27, 1970 (age 54) Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	63
Wins	57
Wins by KO	30
Losses	6

Sharmba David Mitchell, born on August 27, 1970, is a former American professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1988 to 2006. Sharmba was a champion, holding the WBA light welterweight title from 1998 to 2001. He also won the IBF interim light welterweight title in 2004.

Sharmba Mitchell's Boxing Journey
Sharmba Mitchell's Boxing Record
Awards and Recognition

Sharmba Mitchell's Boxing Journey

Sharmba Mitchell started his professional boxing career on September 23, 1988. His first fight was in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he won by knockout in the third round against Eddie Colón.

He had an amazing start, winning 14 fights in a row without any losses. Seven of these wins were by knockout. He beat some tough opponents, including Aristides Acevedo, who had won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games. On March 8, 1990, he faced a famous former world champion, Rafael Limón, and won by a unanimous decision after eight rounds.

Mitchell continued his winning streak, reaching a record of 27 wins and no losses, with 16 knockouts. This included a victory against former world title challenger Miguel Santana. On April 22, 1992, he fought former world champion Rocky Lockridge and won by a unanimous decision after ten rounds.

Sharmba's record grew to 31 wins and no losses. However, in early 1994, he lost two fights in a row. First, he lost to future world champion Leavander Johnson in eight rounds. Then, he lost to future two-time world lightweight champion Stevie Johnston in nine rounds. After these two losses, he didn't lose another fight for the next seven years!

He then won six more fights in a row, including a victory over future world champion Terron Millett. On April 11, 1996, Mitchell fought for the WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title in Dallas, Texas. He won the title by knocking out Gilberto Floes in the second round.

On May 10, 1997, Mitchell defeated Jose Rafael Barboza in Miami, Florida, winning the WBA's Fedelatin belt. After two more wins, he got his first chance to become a world champion.

Becoming a WBA Light Welterweight Champion

On October 10, 1998, Sharmba Mitchell traveled to Paris, France. There, he fought Khalid Rahilou from Morocco. Mitchell won the fight by a unanimous decision after twelve rounds, becoming the WBA light welterweight champion.

He successfully defended his world title four times. His last successful defense was against Felix Flores from Puerto Rico on September 16, 2000, in Las Vegas. Mitchell was knocked down in the first round, but he bravely recovered and won the fight by decision.

First Big Fight Against Kostya Tszyu

After his win against Felix Flores, many boxing fans wanted to see Mitchell fight Kostya Tszyu of Australia. Tszyu was the WBC light welterweight champion, and a fight between them would decide who was the best.

This highly anticipated match happened in Las Vegas on February 3, 2001. The fight ended in a surprising way. Mitchell broke his knee early in the fight and could not continue after the seventh round. Even though he wasn't knocked out in the usual way, this still counted as a knockout loss on his record.

After this, Mitchell fought eight more times and won every single one of those fights. He beat former world champion Vince Phillips and won the IBF super lightweight title against Lovemore N'Dou in Atlantic City. He also defended that title once in Manchester, England. He was also the first person to knock down Ben Tackie.

Rematch with Kostya Tszyu

A rematch with Kostya Tszyu was planned for a long time. However, Tszyu had his own health problems, and the fight was canceled several times. It was first planned for Australia, then for Moscow. The rematch finally took place on November 6, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. In this second fight, Mitchell was knocked down four times in the third round before the fight was stopped, and he lost by knockout.

Later Fights and Retirement

On November 19, 2005, Mitchell fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Portland, Oregon. Mayweather knocked Mitchell down in the third round and again in the sixth round, which ended the fight.

Mitchell's last professional fight was against Paul Williams in Reno, Nevada, on August 19, 2006. Mitchell was knocked down in the third round and three more times in the fourth round. The referee stopped the fight because Mitchell was too wobbly to continue. Sharmba Mitchell decided to retire from boxing shortly after this fight.

Sharmba Mitchell ended his professional boxing career with an impressive record of 57 wins and 6 losses. He won 30 of his fights by knockout.

Sharmba Mitchell's Boxing Record

Professional record summary
63 fights	57 wins	6 losses
By knockout	30	6
By decision	27	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
63	Loss	57–6	Paul Williams	KO	4 (12), 2:57	Aug 19, 2006	Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	For WBC–USNBC and WBO–NABO welterweight titles
62	Win	57–5	Jose Luis Cruz	UD	10	May 3, 2006	Big League Dreams, Cathedral City, California, U.S.
61	Loss	56–5	Floyd Mayweather Jr.	TKO	6 (12), 2:06	Nov 19, 2005	Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
60	Win	56–4	Chris Smith	TD	5 (12), 0:16	Jun 11, 2005	MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.	Won WBA–NABA welterweight title; Unanimous TD after Mitchell was cut from an accidental head clash
59	Loss	55–4	Kostya Tszyu	TKO	3 (12), 2:48	Nov 6, 2004	Glendale Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.	For IBF and The Ring light welterweight titles
58	Win	55–3	Moises Pedroza	KO	2 (10), 2:55	Aug 7, 2004	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
57	Win	54–3	Michael Stewart	UD	12	Apr 3, 2004	MEN Arena, Manchester, England	Retained IBF interim light welterweight title
56	Win	53–3	Lovemore N'dou	UD	12	Feb 7, 2004	Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Won vacant IBF interim light welterweight title
55	Win	52–3	Ben Tackie	UD	12	May 17, 2003	City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
54	Win	51–3	Carlos Vilches	TKO	4 (12), 2:58	Jan 25, 2003	Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
53	Win	50–3	Vince Phillips	MD	10	Nov 9, 2002	Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
52	Win	49–3	Frank Houghtaling	UD	10	Jul 2, 2002	Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
51	Win	48–3	Bernard Harris	UD	10	Mar 28, 2002	DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., U.S.
50	Loss	47–3	Kostya Tszyu	RTD	7 (12), 3:00	Feb 3, 2001	Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Lost WBA light welterweight title; For WBC light welterweight title
49	Win	47–2	Felix Flores	UD	12	Sep 16, 2000	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBA light welterweight title
48	Win	46–2	Elio Ortiz	UD	12	Nov 13, 1999	Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBA light welterweight title
47	Win	45–2	Reggie Green	MD	12	Apr 24, 1999	MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.	Retained WBA light welterweight title
46	Win	44–2	Pedro Saiz	UD	12	Feb 6, 1999	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.	Retained WBA light welterweight title
45	Win	43–2	Khalid Rahilou	UD	12	Oct 10, 1998	Palais Omnisports, Paris, France	Won WBA light welterweight title
44	Win	42–2	Bobby Elkins	TKO	1 (10), 2:10	Feb 21, 1998	Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
43	Win	41–2	Dezi Ford	KO	5	Jul 15, 1997	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
42	Win	40–2	Jose Rafael Barboza	PTS	12	May 10, 1997	Coconut Grove Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin light welterweight title
41	Win	39–2	John Stewart	KO	1	Oct 19, 1996	Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
40	Win	38–2	Gilberto Flores	KO	2 (12), 1:06	Apr 11, 1996	Dallas, Texas, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
39	Win	37–2	Harold Bennett	TKO	1 (8), 1:40	Feb 10, 1996	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38	Win	36–2	Allen Osborne	TKO	2	Dec 7, 1995	Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
37	Win	35–2	James Gatlin	TKO	5	Nov 21, 1995	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
36	Win	34–2	Terron Millett	TKO	1 (8), 2:38	Sep 16, 1995	The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35	Win	33–2	Wayne Boudreaux	TKO	5	Mar 23, 1995	The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
34	Win	32–2	Lyndon Walker	KO	2	Oct 22, 1994	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
33	Loss	31–2	Stevie Johnston	TKO	9 (10), 1:02	Jun 21, 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
32	Loss	31–1	Leavander Johnson	KO	8 (12), 1:33	Mar 18, 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Lost NABF lightweight title
31	Win	31–0	Chad Broussard	TKO	1 (12), 2:25	Nov 6, 1993	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Won vacant NABF lightweight title
30	Win	30–0	Kenny Baysmore	KO	1 (10), 1:44	May 22, 1993	Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
29	Win	29–0	Eric Whitfield	TKO	2 (10), 2:55	Nov 29, 1992	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
28	Win	28–0	Rocky Lockridge	UD	10	Apr 22, 1992	Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
27	Win	27–0	Gilberto Flores	TKO	5 (10), 1:46	Feb 15, 1992	The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26	Win	26–0	Leo Martinez	TKO	1	Jan 14, 1992	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25	Win	25–0	Keeley Thompson	TKO	10 (12), 0:38	Oct 29, 1991	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
24	Win	24–0	Miguel Santana	TKO	3	Jul 23, 1991	Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23	Win	23–0	Darryl Richardson	KO	2 (10), 2:10	Apr 10, 1991	La Fontaine Bleue, Lanham, Maryland, U.S.
22	Win	22–0	Felix Gonzales	TKO	5 (10), 2:36	Mar 19, 1991	High School, Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S.
21	Win	21–0	Kevin Marston	UD	10	Jan 16, 1991	La Fontaine Bleue, Lanham, Maryland, U.S.
20	Win	20–0	Robert Byrd	RTD	7 (10), 3:00	Nov 1, 1990	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19	Win	19–0	Rodney Fennell	PTS	6	Sep 7, 1990	UDC Physical Activities Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Freddie Sevilla	TKO	5 (10)	Jul 20, 1990	The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Eric Podolak	TKO	5 (10)	Jul 3, 1990	Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Nigel Wenton	UD	8	Apr 29, 1990	Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15	Win	15–0	Billy Young	UD	10	Apr 3, 1990	The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Rafael Limón	UD	8	Mar 3, 1990	Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Bobby Brewer	UD	8	Feb 1, 1990	Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Dana Roston	TKO	1 (8), 1:10	Jan 11, 1990	Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Joseph Alexander	UD	8	Nov 16, 1989	Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Juan Torres	TKO	3	Oct 26, 1989	Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Aristides Acevedo	UD	8	Sep 21, 1989	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Perry McQueen	KO	1	Aug 16, 1989	Washington, D.C., U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Javier Chavez	RTD	2 (4), 3:00	May 23, 1989	Showboat Hotel Casino and Bowling Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Verrol Liverpool	PTS	6	Apr 27, 1989	D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Thomas Baker	UD	6	Mar 23, 1989	National Guard Armory, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Craig Wills	UD	4	Jan 15, 1989	Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Willie Rivera	UD	4	Nov 22, 1988	Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Randy Kearse	TKO	2	Oct 11, 1988	Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Eddie Colon	TKO	3	Sep 23, 1988	Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Professional debut

Awards and Recognition

2011: Washington D.C. Lifetime Achievement Award
2012: Inducted into the Maryland Sports Hall of Fame

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