Mitch Green: Biography in Details
Who is Mitch Green?
Mitch Green is an American heavyweight boxer who is now retired.
He was active in the ring from 1980 till 2005.
Moreover, his fight with another popular boxer Mike Tyson made him a media highlight.
Who are the parents of Mitch Green?
He was born 13 Jan 1957 in Augusta, Georgia, USA.
The name of his father is unknown but his mother’s name was Charlene Green.
Moreover, his ethnic background is All-American.
He served as a security guard and at the same time, he studied at DeWitt Clinton High School.
Mitch Green- Professional Life, Career
Mitch Green before entering professional fights used to be an amateur fighter.
During this time he has defeated fighters like Anthony Zampelli (1976), Guy Casale (1977), Jerry Williams (1978), Ralph Fucci (1979), Mike Ganz (1980), and more.
Then in 1980, he signed a contract with Shelly Finkel and entered into a professional career.
Mitch Green was one of the members of a team called Tomorrow’s Champions.
But due to the problems in payments, Green left.
His fight with Mike Tyson in 1986 was a memorable moment.
He punched Tyson and broke his golden tooth.
But Green lost this match by unanimous decision.
After this, his career did not go smoothly and he fought his last match with Billy Mitchem in 2005 which he lost.
Mitch Green has a total of 27 matches and he won 12 of them by knockout. He also lost 6 matches.
Mitch Green- Net Worth, Salary
This retired boxer has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of the year 2023.
But his salary and other earnings are unknown.
But as per the sources, the average salary of boxers is around $35k per year.
Is Mitch Green active on social media?
Mitch Green is not available on social sites.
His Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts are not yet made.
Is Mitch Green involved in any rumors and controversies?
After losing to Mike Tyson in 1986, when Green met Mike in 1988 at Dapper Dan’s, Harlem.
he demanded a re-match. Then he punched Mike and in return got punched.
This fight caused Green to stitch his nose and mike also broke his hand.
This incident went to court and Mike paid $45,000 to Green.
Shot Twice
Green was 17 years old when he was shot two times.
At first, the bullet passed through his right hand’s wrist and he took a rest of a few weeks.
Then he was shot in his head (right side) for the second time and it left a scar.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Regarding Mitch Green’s body features, his height is 6 ft 5 inches and his body weight is 106 kg.
Moreover, the color of his eyes is black and his hair is also black in color.
Trivia/Facts
- Mitch Green is 65 years old as of 2023.
- His birth sign is Capricorn.
- His nickname is Blood.
- He was shot twice at the age of 17.
- He lost 5 matches due to a unanimous decision.
Mitch Green’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Saturday |
| 2025 | January | Monday |
| 2026 | January | Tuesday |
| 2027 | January | Wednesday |
| 2028 | January | Thursday |