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Born Pablo Alexis Antonio Miteff March 25, 1935 in Maria Teresa, Santa Fe, Argentina Currently resides in New York City Career record: 25 wins (6 KO), 19 defeats (5 KO)
With an amateur career beginning at the age of 14, he scored an impressive number of wins versus older and more experienced opponents in his native country. From 140 contests, Miteff won 126 and boxed eleven draw fights. His participation in the Pan-American Games of 1955 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_at_the_1955_Pan_American_Games) earned him a Gold Medal. A promising heavyweight prospect in the early 1960s, in only five years, Miteff took eight titles in three classes: middleweight, lightweight and heavyweight. Noted for his body attacks, Miteff started out with 12 straight wins, including wins over capable fringe contender Willi Besmanoff, and former contender John Holman. After arriving in the United States in the 1950s, Miteff was a contender, but struggled against much bigger opponents than he had fought in his home country, many of whom—including Zora Folley, Eddie Machen, Henry Cooper, Billy Hunter, George Chuvalo and Muhammad Ali—were among the best of the day. His streak ended with a shock 1st round KO to Mike DeJohn. Alex rebounded, though, and managed to squeak by Nino Valdes in an exciting brawl, and earned a hard-fought draw against perennial contender and overall badass George Chuvalo. This would be the peak of his career, as he would soon be stopped after 1 by former victim Besmanoff, then decisioned by Zora Folley. Miteff didn’t immediately disappear, however. Over the next couple years, he would score wins over Wayne Bethea, Alonzo Johnson (twice!), and Monroe Ratliff. However, when stepping up to full contenders, he would lose more than win, dropping fights to Billy Hunter (also twice), Eddie Machen, Henry Cooper, Cleveland Williams, a second against Chuvalo, and one to a rising Cassius Clay. He gave Clay a tough fight, winning a couple early rounds, and keeping the future champion off balance with hard body punches before being stopped by sharp counters. Miteff eventually retired after a November 1961 loss against unheralded Ray Batey. He returned for a brief comeback win over a journeyman in 1966, then was knocked out in 3 by Jerry Quarry 4/27/67, ending his career. In 1962, though still boxing professionally, he played a small part in the movie "Requiem for a Heavyweight". From 140 contests, Miteff won 126, boxed eleven draw fights. Promising heavyweight prospect in the early 1960s.
role Boxer
bouts 39
rounds 241
KOs 38%
global ID 9370 birth name Pablo Alexis Antonio Miteff born 1935-03-25 debut 1956-06-08 division heavyweight stance orthodox height 6′ 1″ / 185cm residence New York, New York, USA birth place Maria Teresa, Santa Fe, Argentina
Top Ten Opponents: W-SD-10 Nino Valdes, L-KO-1 Mike DeJohn, L-UD-10 Zora Folley, L-TKO-7, L-SD-10 Billy Hunter, L-UD-10 Eddie Machen, L-UD-10 Henry Cooper, L-TKO-5 Cleveland Williams, L-TKO-7 Bob Cleroux, L-TKO-6 Muhammad Ali
http://www.sportenote.com/vedi_dettagli.asp?id=43054
http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/alex-miteff-58862221/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jEfA2LV5FU