31-Year-Old Respected Former Boxer Dies In Motorcycle Accident

Tragedy has hit the boxing world on April 1st with the untimely death of one of its popular fighting sons.

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Vinnie Mitchell (31) brother of former world title contender Kevin Mitchell has died in a motor cycle accident according to early police reports.

The former super-featherweight UK boxer had a professional record of 12-1-2KO and had a stellar amateur career before that boxing for West Ham ABC.

The tributes have been pouring in from all corners of the boxing world following the news.

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Here are some of the comments so far from leading figures in boxing — lead by his brother Kevin:

https://twitter.com/KevinMitchell6/status/1112834520934383617

Absolute tragic news to hear that Vinny Mitchell has passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with @KevinMitchell6 and his family 🙏❤️
— Kugan Cassius (@KuganCassius) April 1, 2019

I tried to digest the terrible news of Vinny Mitchell passing all night, but I’m struggling. My brother Gary boxed Vinny a few times when they were kids, now neither are with us. I’m heartbroken. @KevinMitchell6 I love you brother and here for you all. #RIPVINNY
— Darren Barker (@DarrenBarker82) April 2, 2019

So sorry to hear about the passing of Vinny Mitchell this evening – All our thoughts are with @KevinMitchell6 and the Mitchell family 🙏
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) April 1, 2019

Devastated to hear the news of vinny Mitchell.. top top lad too. ❤️💙 thoughts an condolences to his family @KevinMitchell6
— Frankie Gavin ₯ (@frankiegavin1) April 1, 2019

Vinny Mitchell was a proper decent human being may he rest in power 🙏🏾 my heart goes out to @KevinMitchell6 🙏🏾
— Master Knowledge (@Spencer_Fearon) April 1, 2019

Everyone at Boxing News and Views sends their deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Vinny Mitchell.

Rest in peace.