Challenger Brian Mitchell of South Africa knocked...
Challenger Brian Mitchell of South Africa knocked down champion Alfredo Layne of Panama three times in the 10th round to win the World Boxing Assn. junior lightweight title in a scheduled 15-round bout at Sun City, South Africa.
Mitchell, 128 1/2, ran his record to 29-2. Layne, 128, is 14-5-2.
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