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Kostya Tszyu vs Sharmba Mitchell

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Kostya Tszyu and Sharmba Mitchell contested two major junior-welterweight bouts. In their first meeting in February 2001, Mitchell was unable to continue after seven rounds because of a knee injury, allowing Tszyu to add Mitchell's WBA title to his WBC belt. Their November 2004 rematch ended more conclusively, with Tszyu scoring several knockdowns and stopping Mitchell in the third round.

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Why are there two major fights between Kostya Tszyu and Sharmba Mitchell?

Tszyu and Mitchell contested two major junior-welterweight bouts. Their first meeting was in February 2001, and they fought again in November 2004.

What happened when Tszyu first fought Sharmba Mitchell?

Mitchell could not continue after seven rounds because of a knee injury. Tszyu was awarded the win and added Mitchell's WBA title to his WBC belt.

How did the 2004 Tszyu-Mitchell rematch end?

The rematch ended with Tszyu stopping Mitchell in the third round. This gave Tszyu a decisive result after the injury-shortened first meeting.

What weight class did Tszyu and Mitchell fight in?

Both major meetings were at junior welterweight, the division now commonly called super lightweight. The first fight also involved Mitchell's WBA championship and Tszyu's WBC belt.

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