KEVIN MITCHELL, the self-styled Dagenham Destroyer, once very nearly lived up to his nickname in a literal sense when he embarked on a path that would ultimately have led to self-destruction.
Mitchell, who will challenge Ricky Burns for his World Boxing Organisation lightweight title at the SECC on September 22, spiralled out of control following the break up of his marriage, turning to alcohol in an effort to ease his heartache.
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