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Jason Matthews (boxer)

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Jason Matthews
Born (1970-07-20) 20 July 1970 (age 54)
NationalityBritish
Other namesMethod Man
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins21
Wins by KO18
Losses2

Jason Matthews (born 20 July 1970 in Hackney) is a former boxer from England in the Middleweight (160 lb) division.

Boxing career

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Amateur career

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Matthews won the 1995 Amateur Boxing Association British middleweight title, when boxing out of the Crown and Manor ABC.

Professional career

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Also known as "Method Man", Matthews turned pro in 1995 and won the vacant World Boxing Organization inter-continental middleweight title with a victory against Paul Wright in 1997; then won the commonwealth Middleweight Title against Paul Jones in 1998. He then won the middleweight interim title on 17 June 1999 with a victory against Ryan Rhodes.[1] He was elevated to full champion when long-term injuries prevented the previous title holder, Bert Schenk, from defending the title. Matthews lost the title to Armand Krajnc by TKO in 1999 in his first defence.[2] Matthews announced his retirement from boxing after the bout due to an eye injury, which occurred during the fight.

Professional boxing record

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23 fights 21 wins 2 losses
By knockout 18 2
By decision 2 0
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Loss 21–2 Armand Krajnc TKO 8 (12) 1999-11-27 Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Lost WBO middleweight title
22 Win 21–1 Ryan Rhodes KO 2 (12) 1999-07-17 Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England, U.K. Won interim WBO middleweight title
21 Win 20–1 Paul Jones DQ 7 (12) 1999-02-27 Sports Centre, Oldham, England, U.K. Won Commonwealth middleweight title
20 Win 19–1 Mark Lee Dawson TKO 1 (8) 1999-01-23 Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, England, U.K.
19 Win 18–1 Pedro Carragher TKO 4 (8) 1998-10-24 Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
18 Win 17–1 Peter Waudby KO 2 (6) 1998-07-14 Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, England, U.K.
17 Loss 16–1 Lóránt Szabó TKO 6 (12) 1998-02-07 Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, England, U.K. Lost WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
16 Win 16–0 Darren Dorrington TKO 7 (12) 1997-10-11 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K. Retained WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
15 Win 15–0 Patrick Swann RTD 5 (12) 1997-05-29 Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England, U.K. Won WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
14 Win 14–0 Paul Wright TKO 3 (12) 1997-03-27 Sports Village, Norwich, England, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Ernie Loveridge TKO 5 (6) 1997-02-08 London Arena, London, England, U.K.
12 Win 12–0 Danny Ryan KO 5 (8) 1996-10-19 Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Martin Jolley TKO 3 (8) 1996-06-25 Mansfield Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England, U.K.
10 Win 10–0 Peter Vosper TKO 1 (6) 1996-05-11 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 John McAlpine TKO 1 (6) 1996-03-16 Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Sven Hamer TKO 6 (6) 1995-12-09 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Russell Washer TKO 5 (6) 1995-10-27 Metropole Hotel, Brighton, England, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Salah Eddine Kobba TKO 1 (6) 1995-10-09 San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche, Italy
5 Win 5–0 Marvin O'Brien PTS 6 (6) 1995-09-30 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
4 Win 4–0 Mark Lee Dawson TKO 3 (4) 1995-09-15 Mansfield Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England, U.K.
3 Win 3–0 John Duckworth PTS 4 (4) 1995-09-02 Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
2 Win 2–0 Stuart Dunn KO 1 (6) 1995-07-22 London Arena, London, England, U.K.
1 Win 1–0 Chris Richards KO 4 (6) 1995-07-01 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rhodes hopes for better luck with champion Hatton at his side". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Krajnc Dethrones WBO Champion". Associated Press News. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
David Starie
ABA middleweight champion
1995
Next:
John Pearce
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by Commonwealth
middleweight champion

27 February 1999 – 1999
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Alain Bonnamie
World boxing titles
New title WBO middleweight champion
Interim title

17 July 1999 – November 1999
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Harry Simon
Preceded by
Bert Schenk
Stripped
WBO middleweight champion
November 1999 – 27 November 1999
Succeeded by