Boxing Match Preview: Ty Mitchell (4-2-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sean Hemphill (19-2-0, 11 KOs)
Fight Details
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, England
Title: Vacant MFB Pro Super Middleweight Title (168 lbs)
Rounds: 10
Broadcast: DAZN PPV (Main card ~1:00 PM ET / Ring walks ~3:00 PM ET)
Fighter Profiles
Ty Mitchell — “Hyper”
Record: 4‑2‑0 (3 KOs)
Age: 34
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Derby, England
Notable: Reputation boosted by high‑level sparring with Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte.
Style: Aggressive, power‑first approach; thrives in mid‑range exchanges.
Mindset: Admits time isn’t on his side — sees Hemphill as a must‑win “stepping stone” toward a top‑five opponent.
Sean Hemphill — “Silky”
Record: 19‑2‑0 (11 KOs)
Age: 29
Stance: Orthodox
Height/Reach: 6’1” / 76” (185 cm)
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Notable: Scored a razor‑thin majority decision over Mark Jeffers in the UK — a notable away‑soil upset.
Style: Composed, technical boxer with solid fundamentals and a steady gas tank.
Form & Momentum
Mitchell: Limited pro experience but heavy hands; last fight showed improved shot selection.
Hemphill: More seasoned, has gone the 10‑round distance multiple times; momentum from Jeffers win.
Keys to Victory
Mitchell:
Start fast — don’t let Hemphill settle into rhythm.
Target body early to sap Hemphill’s late‑round stamina edge.
Make it a physical fight inside, where his power can tell.
Hemphill:
Use jab and footwork to control range.
Drag Mitchell into deep waters — test his gas tank.
Counter off Mitchell’s forward pressure to score clean, visible shots for judges.
Betting Notes
X‑Factor: Mitchell’s power — if he lands flush early, he can flip the script.
What’s at Stake
Winner earns a world ranking with one of the four major sanctioning bodies.
For Mitchell: a win could fast‑track him toward domestic showdowns with names like Callum Simpson or Ben Whittaker.
For Hemphill: a UK win cements his status as a legitimate contender at 168 lbs.
FIGHT ODDS
Ty Mitchell + 350
Sean Hemphill – 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025