Johnathon Banks

By Marcus Stewart: Previously undefeated heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell was blown away last Saturday night against the tough Jonathan Banks. This didn’t surprise me considering his suspect chin, lack of defence and overall crudeness. Jonathan Banks deserved his win as he did an absolute demolition job on the overrated American.

Many, especially a certain someone, have been singing Mitchell’s praises, despite the fact that he got battered before against 3rd tier fighter Chazz Witherspoon. He took some hefty punches, hit the canvas and showed to many that he struggles to take a punch. This was officially exposed against Banks who completely destroyed him. I am happy for Banks considering he came from the Kronk gym and was able to dedicate his win to Emanuel Steward who in my eyes is levels higher than the overrated Freddie Roach who doesn’t teach his fighter defence, hence why Pacquiao and Khan took a lot of punches in their fights.

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By John F. McKenna (McJack): In a display of guts and determination heavyweight Johnathan Banks (29-1-1, 19 KO’s) scored an impressive 2nd round TKO over highly touted Seth Mitchell (25-1-1, 19 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Banks had a game plan which called for him to stay in the pocket risking a KO by the power punching “Mayhem” Mitchell. After Mitchell missed with one of his power punches, Banks launched a power punch of his own and it was timed perfectly.

Johnathan nailed the aggressive Mitchell with a counter right hook which landed on the button. Banks knew he had hurt his larger and stronger opponent and wasted no time following up on his advantage. He landed a series of rights and lefts which deposited Seth on the canvas for the first time in his career.

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By Gareth Rees: American Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell (25-1-1) suffered his first defeat at the hands of Jonathon Banks (29-1-1) as he was stopped in the second round of their World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight title semi-final eliminator. Mitchell went down three times in round two before the referee stopped the bout.

Mitchell looked good in the opening round using his jab and even hurt Banks with a big right hand. But then in the second round Mitchell went for a body shot, but Banks countered with a right hand of his own and from there let his hands go knocking Mitchell down three times.

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(Photo: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions) By John F. McKenna (McJack): Undefeated American heavyweight Seth Mitchell (25-0, 19 KO’s) is likely to overwhelm his smaller less powerful opponent Johnathon Banks (28-1, 18 KO’s) when they square off tonight at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Mitchell weighed in at 242 pounds compared to Banks 218.5 pounds. The match will be carried by HBO at 10 pm ET and will co-feature the lightweight title bout between champion Antonio Demarco and Adrien Broner.

Banks has been on an emotional roller coaster following the recent death of his long time trainer and mentor Emanuel Steward. Johnathon had very little time to mourn Steward’s passing however, as he filled in for him in the corner for Wladimir Klitschko’s bout against Mariusz Wach last Saturday night. Banks then flew back to Detroit to attend Steward’s funeral on Tuesday.

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By Allan Fox: Unbeaten heavyweight Seth Mitchell (25-0-1, 19 KO’s) will be facing #12 IBF Johnathon Banks (28-1-1, 18 KO’s) for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title on Saturday night on the Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco undercard at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Besides the WBC International title being up for grabs for the Mitchell-Banks fight, it’s also considered a WBC semi-final eliminator bout.

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