Pinky Mitchell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Pinky |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Myron Herbert Mitchell January 1, 1899 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 1976 (aged 77) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Weight | light welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 83 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Win by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 23 |
| Draws | 6 |
Pinky Mitchell was an American boxer who became the first champion in the light welterweight division by receiving the most votes by ballot on November 15, 1922. He held the title until 1926.
In his impressive career he fought Oakland Jimmy Duffy, and champions Rocky Kansas, James Red Herring, Benny Leonard, Lew Tendler, Jack Britton, Mushy Callahan and Joe Dundee.