Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathan Banks

[Master]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

[TitoFan]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

[Hulk]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

I actually think Elephant Seal would smash Seth Mitchell at the moment. But, give Mitchell a few more fights and he might very well trump the elephant seal.

The seal is tough as shit though, hits hard and is very formidable.

[Master]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

I actually think Elephant Seal would smash Seth Mitchell at the moment. But, give Mitchell a few more fights and he might very well trump the elephant seal.

The seal is tough as shit though, hits hard and is very formidable.

After this fight should Seth win early then put him in with a Wlad and go for it. Why risk him against anyone else.

[p4pking]

To see if he has any kind of chance against Wlad perhaps? After last weekend I think Mariusz Wach would actually be a solid test for Mitchell, who would certainly have to think and move more than he's accustomed to. Arreola vs either of those two would be a bloodbath as well come to think of it, I'm not sure what he plans on doing though seems like he hasn't had a real opponent in ages. Banks is a decent fighter, but I'm hoping Mitchell gets through this with ease and can actually drum up some interest for himself.

[Master]

Oh well...

[arcanum26]

Oh well...

Fitting tribute to Steward. Really wasn't giving Banks a chance there. Proper upset.

[Onix]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.

[TitoFan]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.

Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.




Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.

[Onix]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.

Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.




Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.

Not really, Im not particularly a Arroela fan but I do think he blows away the two heavyweights that fought on Saturday. Do you give either of those two an honest shot at beating Arreola?

[TitoFan]

Does Seth Mitchell remind anyone else of Derrick Jefferson or Clifford Etienne ?

I think he may go a bit further than those two, but not by a whole lot. Picked up the sport really late and proved to be a bit chinny against Chazz Witherspoon.

Also on that "2 days in the life of a fighter" business on HBO, Mitchell's manager admitted that Seth isn't passionate about boxing, but sees it as a means to an end for supporting his family.

Seth seems a nice guy, aggressive, athletic and getting better so best of luck to him, but I honestly do not see him ever troubling a Klitschko.

I like to watch Seth fight and root for him. But that is a damning statement, considering this is a sport that requires passion in order to be able to overcome the adversities that will always surface at one time or another.

Yes, it is an incriminating statement for sure. There are cases of guys who didn't love boxing really thriving though, like Ken Norton. It was often said that he never loved boxing, but he had a hall of fame career.

There are exceptions to the rule, but generally if you don't love boxing, then you are going to get hurt sooner or later and call it quits.

I always disliked Norton's style of fighting. He was so-o-o awkward. But he did have his day in the sun, particularly in his first fight with Ali in 1973. I like watching Seth fight, though. And I root for him to succeed. But yeah... if he's not passionate about boxing, it might catch up to him sooner or later.

I say lets put all our eggs in one basket and support Seth to be the saviour of the US heavyweight division.

Count me in. Especially since Chris "Crybaby" Arreola hasn't quite been up to the task.

Hahahaha you're a moron, Arroela smashes both of these guys. Banks would last longer but he wouldnt go 12 with a focused Arreola.

Why do you feel the need to preface Arreola with the word "focused".
Must know something I don't.




Seriously, I could've bet money you'd crawl out from under your rock to stick up for your local fighter. As predictable as you are stupid. Were you upset when Arreola was bawling like a baby in the ring after losing to Klitschko? I mean... that WAS kind of embarassing.

Not really, Im not particularly a Arroela fan but I do think he blows away the two heavyweights that fought on Saturday. Do you give either of those two an honest shot at beating Arreola?

Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.

[El Kabong]

Arreola's tough and can bang. But so can Seth. Arreola's got the experience edge, if you will. But I personally don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he'd beat Mitchell. I will tell you one thing. I expected a bit more from Arreola when he fought Vitali. He was being brought up to be the "next great hope" and he's just slinked back into the shadows of the Klitschkos. He's peaked, while someone like Mitchell is still on the rise. It would be interesting.

Seth Mitchell just got hammered out in 2 rounds by a former cruiserweight. I'm not going to tell you he's a crap fighter but he ain't "on the rise" anymore. If any American fighter can beat Arreola I say it's probably still Eddie Chambers because the guy uses defense properly and never plans on getting a KO. Banks is better than we thought, Mitchell is not who we thought he was and at his age it's going to be hard to rebound from that loss. Arreola is a seasoned pro and guys like Wilder and Hanks aren't ready for him yet...perhaps Franklin Lawrence would have an outside shot at him but hell you never know.

I still say Banks vs Adamek II is a GREAT fight to make right now