Like father, like son – Connor Mitchell joins Matchroom Boxing dreaming of a world title

Matchroom Boxing have enjoyed a busy week of new signings. The promotional powerhouse announced the high-profile addition of Ben Whittaker and has now announced the signing of Connor Mitchell, the son of British boxing cult hero Kevin Mitchell.

Matchroom Boxing enjoy a busy week of new signings – Connor Mitchell the latest addition

Mitchell is the latest addition to Matchroom’s global stable of fighters and arrives with an impressive amateur resume, amassing a record of 46-5, becoming a national champion, and winning the Senior Elite ABA’s and the Haringey Box Cup.

The 20-year-old has signed a long-term deal with Eddie Hearn and will make his debut on DAZN, details of which will be announced in due course. He will be managed by Conor Benn, advised by Lee Emptage, and trained by Lewis Passfield.

Connor couldn’t hide his excitement regarding the deal: “I’m buzzing,” said Mitchell.

“I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid and sign with Matchroom Boxing so I’m excited to start things off.”

Connor Mitchell’s boxing journey

Discussing his start in boxing, the huge West Ham said: 

“I started boxing when I was 10 years old for about a year but I couldn’t deal with the pressure of being known as Kevin Mitchell’s son. At that age it was a lot so I went back to playing football at a high level but I hated losing, which in a team game is not all down to you. Then I went back to the gym a few years later without telling my Dad and started training for a couple of weeks but he eventually found out and I’ve been working ever since.”

Speaking of Conor Benn’s involvement, Mitchell said on the Matchroom Boxing Flash Knowdown Podcast: 

“Conor Benn is advising me with things. He’s helping me with stuff behind the scenes, even seeing him at the recent press conference and seeing how it works up close.” 

Mitchell’s fight style and team

Teasing his style, Mitchell said: “I’m going to be making Super Bantamweight and will be looking to make my debut in December. I’m a right handed southpaw who can punch. I’m going to be trained by amateur coach Lewis Passfield, he’s a great coach.”

Mitchell’s dad, Kevin, was a firm favourite of British boxing fans, and Mitchell is eager to go one step further than his father:

“My Dad should’ve been a World Champion, he got so close but I want to show him I can go better and lift the World Title,” he said.

“We’re very alike as people but we decided to have a Father and Son relationship rather than a coach and fighter. I’ve trained with him since I was 14 but he’s happy for me and will be behind me the whole way.”

His promoter, Eddie Hearn, also discussed the signing of Connor Mitchell: “He’s from good stock and he’s in great hands,” said Hearn.

“We truly are thrilled to be working with Connor and his team. The plan is to get him out for his debut before the end of the year, then keep him active and learning throughout 2026. I’ve got no doubt he’ll be a massive ticket seller like his Dad – and he has bundles of ability to entertain fans up and down the country. The road to becoming a World Champion starts now,” added Hearn.