Mitch Finesilver: Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Mitch Finesilver is an Israeli-American wrestler who competed for five seasons as a Duke Blue Devil. He is one of the winningest wrestlers in Duke history, and one of only two members of the squad to qualify for nationals four different times. Known domestically as an All-American and ACC Scholar-Athlete, he is also a reputed wrestler on the European circuit due to his performances at the European Championships. 

Mitch Finesilver is an Israeli-American wrestler who competed for five seasons as a Duke Blue Devil. He is one of the winningest wrestlers in Duke history, and one of only two members of the squad to qualify for nationals four different times. Known domestically as an All-American and ACC Scholar-Athlete, he is also a reputed wrestler on the European circuit due to his performances at the European Championships. 

What This Article Covers:

• Who is Mitch Finesilver?
• How Old is Mitch Finesilver?
• How Much Does Mitch Finesilver Weigh?
• Mitch Finesilver Fight List
• Mitch Finesilver's Best Fight of All Time
• Mitch Finesilver Record
• Is Mitch Finesilver Retired?

Who is Mitch Finesilver?

Finesilver was born in Colorado to Steve and Brenda Finesilver in the mid 1990s. His birthplace just outside of Denver in Greenwood Village is also where he was raised. Mitch and his twin brother, Zach, played lots of sports growing up and developed a reputation for pushing each other to be better. Eventually, the twins were named co-captains of the Cherry Creek High School Wrestling Team.

Attacking Below The Knee by Mitch Finesilver

Due to their major success early on in High School, both brothers were recruited by Duke University to be on their wrestling team. Mitch was the starter at 149 pounds for multiple years, while his brother patrolled the heavier 165-pound division. Mitch worked his way to the highest individual seeding of any Blue Devil athlete in the NCAA tournament, number three. He also qualified for the tournament four times in his five seasons.

Riding In Style: Keys To Dominating Top Control by Mitch Finesilver

As he approached graduation, Mitch put his eye on international competition and began pursuing Israeli citizenship, a mission he has since achieved. He quickly became onf of the country’s most decorated wrestlers by winning his first freestyle championship at the European Championships in 2021. Although he was representing Israel, he continues to train in New York, at the New York City Regional Training Center.

With a rock-solid pedigree in both high school and college wrestling, Finesilver now trains full time to compete internationally. It remains to be seen what he will do on the mat but if 2021 is any indication, we can expect to see the Finesilver name continue to float it’s way to the top of professional brackets.

How Old is Mitch Finesilver?

Mitch Finesilver was born on the 20th of March in 1996. He will be 26 years old this year in 2022.

Mitch Finesilver Family

Finesilver comes from a generationally well-known family in Colorado, with his father being a prominent public school teacher and his grandfather a judge. His twin brother, Zach, is also a highly successful product of the Duke University Wrestling program.

How Much is Mitch Finesilver Worth?

Mitch Finesilver’s net worth is not public information.

How Tall is Mitch Finesilver?

Grapplers often avoid publishing their height, as it’s not required for competition. Mitch Finesilver’s height is unpublished.

How Much Does Mitch Finesilver Weigh? 

Mitch Finesilver competed at a few different weights throughout his career. Most of his time in college was spent at 149 pounds, or about 67.5kg. Later, he went up in weight two times: first to 157 (71kg) and finally to 163 (74 kg).

Mitch Finesilver Fight List

As a grappler, Mitch Finesilver has had far too many bouts to list them all here. To get an idea of his prowess on the mat, we can take a look at some of his proudest accomplishments in the sport:

High School:

• Lettered Athlete In Wrestling (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
• Lettered Athlete In Cross Country (2014)
• Cherry Creek Wrestling Team MVP (2011, 2014)

College:

• NCAA All American (2016, 2019)
• ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2019)
• 1st Place ACC Championship (2019)
• 1st Place Hokie Open (2018)
• 1st Place Wolfpack Open (2018)
• 1st Place Appalachian Open (2015)
• 2nd Place Southern Scuffle (2019)
• 2nd Place ACC Championships (2015, 2016)
• 2nd Place Wolfpack Open (2015, 2017)
• 4th Place NCAA Championships (2019)
• 7th Southern Scuffle (2017)

Freestyle:

• 3rd Place European Championships (2021)
• 3rd Place Henri Deglane Grand Prix (2021)

Mitch Finesilver's Best Fight of All Time

For a fighter like Mitch Finesilver, it’s hard to pin down one amazing moment in a career full of highlights. Stil, some opponents stand out more than others. For Finesilver, North Carolina’s Austin O’Connor made quite a rival. The two met multiple times over the course of their careers, and one of the biggest was in the 2019 ACC Championships, where Mitch won a 5-1 decision.

Who Did Mitch Finesilver Lose To?

Any grappler is going to have several losses on their record, as undefeated records are basically unheard of. Finesilver is now different, although his 95-30 mark as a Duke wrestler is very impressive. His last match in college was at the NCAA Championships against #17 ranked Austin O’Connor of North Carolina. He lost a close decision, 7-5, and narrowly missed being crowned with NCAA gold in his final season.

Mitch Finesilver Record

Mitch Finesilver has an overall collegiate grappling record of 95-30 from his time on the Duke Wrestling squad. He has gone on to compete in freestyle wrestling competitions as well, showing his prowess at the professional level.

Mitch Finesilver Injuries

Many fighters and grapplers who dedicate their lives to the mat find themselves injured as their career progresses. Even a competitor like Mitch Finesilver has experienced some physical setbacks, but he’s been lucky to avoid catastrophic injury and was able to stay healthy throughout his career so far.

Is Mitch Finesilver Retired?

Although he’s now graduated from college and has finished his days representing Duke in a collegiate capacity, Mitch Finesilver is not retired from professional grappling. He now spends his time training for freestyle competitions, and plans to remain active on that circuit.

When Mitch isn’t on the mat dedicating himself to constant improvement, he’s sharing his knowledge with others via a series of well thought out and thorough instructionals created and filmed for BJJ Fanatics. Check out his “Riding in Style: Keys to Dominating Side Control” and “Attacking Below the Knee: Ankle Picks and Low Singles” on BJJ Fanatics in order to add some of his tricks to your game. Wrestling is not second-nature for most Jiu Jitsu Players;so take the chance to incorporate some methods from one of the highest-level wrestlers on the mats into your game today!

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