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.

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.